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Placebos play an important part in scientific trials. After two weeks, the patients were split into two groups, one of which began an elimination diet. For the first week, this diet consisted of twelve rarely eaten foods. All milk products, eggs, cereals, beverages and additives were excluded, along with most meats and all commonly eaten [...]

Keep a detailed log of treatments, drugs, services and supplies so you can later compare it with your itemized bill to ensure you’re not being overcharged. If you’re unable to maintain the log, ask a friend or family member to do it. also: The log lets the staff know that you intend to keep informed [...]

CUT YOUR GROCERY BILL BY 75% People who eat at least five servings of vegetables a week cut in half their risk of suffering macular degeneration— the most common cause of blindness in older Americans. Researchers believe that antioxidants in vegetables tie up oxygen molecules known as “free radicals,” which otherwise damage the eyes over [...]

A diet that helps to prevent jet lag has been developed by the Argonne National Laboratory. Studies of military personnel found that those using the diet flying east were 7.5 times less likely to experience jet lag, those flying west, 16.2 times less likely. The diet is based on what cues the body to slow [...]

These bony growths protruding downward from the heel bones are typically caused by rapid weight gain.. .or from playing tennis or another sport that places pressure on the heels. Heel spurs are often confused with plantar fasciitis. This condition is usually caused by excessive stress or pressure on the plantar fascia, the protective tissue under [...]

These strokes—which generally produce no obvious symptoms—are typically caused by chronic high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol. So be sure your blood pressure and cholesterol are under control. While there’s no magic memory pill, the following supplements are safe…and beneficial for many people. They can be taken individually or in combination. For absolute safety, use [...]

Mrs B. stopped abruptly at the door of the consulting room and announced, ‘Do I have to see so many people? I’ve only come to see one doctor.’ The doctor and nurse in training looked embarrassed. The instructing doctor suppressed her irritation that valuable teaching material might be lost, but knew that her patient’s wishes [...]

Interrupting sex to put on a condom is a problem, and not only for the young. Some older men enjoy prolonged lovemaking during which their erection comes and goes. Deciding when to put it on is stressful. It is difficult getting them on the right way round in the dark. Some flavoured or fun varieties [...]

All counselling should be nonjudgemental. Perhaps it is never more important than in this situation when the patient with an unplanned pregnancy may already be feeling guilty or expecting disapproval. Patients may be distressed, angry or abusive. The feelings may be very intense and directed at clinic staff. It is important to acknowledge and try [...]

Some young women, particularly those who are very health conscious, like the idea of the diaphragm, with 1.6% of new patients and 2.9% of old patients choosing it at the Birmingham Brook Advisory Centre in 1989 to 1990. It does have the advantage of providing some anti-viral effect by means of the spermicide, but as [...]