Most otherwise-healthy children who repeatedly complain of stomachaches for two months or more have functional abdominal pain. The term “functional” refers to the fact that there is no blockage, inflammation or infection causing the discomfort. Your GI Provider will help determine whether your child’s pain is functional. Nevertheless, the pain is very real, and is due to extra… Read More »
To check your child’s tonsils, gently place the handle of a spoon, if possible, on his or her tongue and ask the child to say “aaahhh” while you shine a light on the back of the throat. If the tonsils look bright red and swollen, see your pediatrician or family doctor. Do not insist on doing this exam… Read More »
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy may be the first warning sign of a miscarriage. However, about 20% of women have vaginal bleeding during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and less than half of them miscarry. And, 75% of women who have had three or four miscarriages will go on to have a successful pregnancy.If you are pregnant and… Read More »
You can’t cure colds or the flu, but you can relieve the cough and sore throat that sometimes come with them. Use cough drops or hard candy. Menthol and certain herbal cough drops can slightly numb and soothe your sore throat. But sucking on plain hard candy may work just as well. Try a teaspoon of honey. This… Read More »
Trying to drink more water every day can seem at best boring and repetitive and at worst well, a little torturous. But with some simple tricks, making some fun rules for yourself, and maybe getting a product or two, it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Here are our best tips for drinking more water every day.You can… Read More »
Tomato contains lycopene, which protects you against the sun and helps to reduce sun tan instantly. Tomatoes can be the best natural ingredient that you can turn to if you want skin lightening treatment. It will not only help to get rid of tan but will also cure acne. To use tomatoes on your skin make a pulp… Read More »
Everyone has days when they wake up to dull, lifeless skin. And if your luck is as bad as mine, you probably catch yourself looking this way on days when you really can’t afford to. With the amount of grime, dust, and pollution that our skin is exposed to, dullness and skin darkening is inevitable. But what if… Read More »
Your favorite foods can delight your taste buds. But if you eat too fast or consume too much of these foods, you may experience occasional indigestion.Symptoms of indigestion can include uncomfortable abdominal fullness after eating, or you may have pain or a burning sensation in your upper stomach.Indigestion isn’t a disease, but rather a symptom of other gastrointestinal… Read More »
No matter how much you take care of your skin throughout the day, pampering it at night is essential to get a fresh and rejuvenated look. When you are asleep, your system works overtime to rejuvenate the skin cells and repair all the damages caused to it. Hence, using a good night cream every day is a must… Read More »
Everyone experiences an upset stomach and indigestion, or dyspepsia, from time to time after eating or drinking. The condition is usually no cause for concern, and it is often possible to treat the symptoms using home remedies. Common symptoms of an upset stomach and indigestion include: heartburn, or acid reflux nausea bloating gas belching, sometimes bringing up bitter… Read More »