The study of medicine takes many years. It is impossible for any one physician to have a complete grasp of all areas of medicine. As such, it is divided into various disciplines, not only for ease of study, but also for efficient practice. There...
Vitamin B-12 helps maintain the health of your metabolism, red blood cells and nerves. When you have a vitamin B-12 deficiency, your doctor might prescribe vitamin B-12 shots, especially if you have an intestinal disorder that prevents the proper...
Going on a diet implies that you will go off it, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, medical doctors recommend changing your lifestyle to include both healthy eating and exercise habits....
In the United States, patients may be treated by a doctor of osteopathic medicine or a doctor of allopathic medicine, more commonly known as an MD or medical doctor. Both types of doctors are fully qualified to treat patients, but they approach...
If you have been diagnosed with a medical condition or are unaccustomed to exercise, schedule a visit with your doctor prior to beginning any new exercise program. This is especially important if you are taking medications for a specific...
Possibly the most important factor that physicians consider when prescribing high blood pressure medication is the potential side effects. There are many different kinds of blood pressure-lowering medications and each has its own side effects. For...
Deciding on where to go for an eye exam can be a confusing process. Several trained eye specialists use the title "doctor," which does not always indicate that the person is a medical doctor. However, many people don't need to see a medical doctor...
Medical doctors have long supported the efficacy of some nutrients and nutritional supplements to promote brain health and function, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, especially in the treatment of conditions such as...
Sports physicians are licensed medical doctors who specialize in the treatment of sports-related injuries. These physicians also work with coaches, physical therapists and trainers to create comprehensive recovery and injury prevention plans. A...
The World Health Organization has analyzed thousands of clinical studies and recognizes acupuncture as proven effective for treating 28 different physical ailments. It found evidence for effectiveness in 60 other diseases but would like to see...
Osteopathy is a form of medicine that focuses on whole body health and utilizes hand manipulations to improve healing. Osteopathic physicians, or doctors of osteopathy (D.O.), are licensed to practice the same medical procedures that medical...
Mold is an insidious fungus that is present wherever there is moisture. While we often think of mold as that black gunk that appears when a flood resides or that grows between the tiles in our bathtub, mold is usually invisible and odorless. Its...
Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, says the College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. An estimated 40 million people experience itchy and watery eyes, prickly and itchy ears, sneezing, runny noses and nasal congestion. These...
Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases diagnosed in children, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Reactions to foods, plants, animals, latex, drugs, insects and mold can trigger symptoms such as sneezing,...
The title of "Doctor" can be a confusing one. Many types of medical training use the title "Doctor" for their graduates, including medical colleges, dental colleges and osteopathic colleges. Graduates trained in podiatry, chiropractic and...
Acupuncture is a healing art based in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncturists apply slim needles to specific points of the body to restore a balanced flow of vital energy, or "qi." As the procedure involves pricking through the...
You can limit your calories to only 1,200 a day and still feel full. The methods used in "The Full Plate Diet," a book written by medical doctors and on the bestsellers list of "The New York Times" and "USA Today," focuses on eating foods that...
Homeopathy and naturopathic medicine are unique, yet complementary health care modalities practiced by many lay and medically trained practitioners throughout the U.S. Both modalities share the tradition of searching for the root cause of illness...
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have specialized in psychiatry by completing an additional four years of training in the specialty of psychiatry. Psychiatrists can undertake additional training and become subspecialists.
The original Atkins diet, developed by Dr. Robert C. Atkins in the 1970s, started a low-carbohydrate diet trend that is still popular today. After nearly four decades, "The New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and...
HCG diet programs combine a very low-calorie food plan with the use of HCG supplements. HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced during pregnancy, and proponents of these diet plans claim that supplementing the hormone during a...
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have the legal right to prescribe drugs to their patients when they believe it's necessary. Psychiatrists often attempt to help people with severe mental problems, and they may fulfill the role of counselor as...
Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a broad range of symptoms that may include lethargy, mild fatigue and depression, foggy thinking and sleep disturbances. As of 2010, many medical doctors do not test for adrenal fatigue unless the patient...
Regular physical exercise and nutritious eating promote health, prevent chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, and reduce the risk of being overweight or obese. Whether you're a conditioned athlete or a fitness and nutrition...
People who are in good health generally have a sufficient amount of naturally occurring digestive enzymes. There are three specific categories of digestive enzymes that the body produces: amylases, lipases and proteases. If you do not produce...
Skin sags with age and gravitational pull, which affects the perkiness of the breasts. Doctors at the Highgate Hospital say that exercise cannot help raise sagging breasts, and the only remedy is cosmetic surgery in the form of a breast uplift, or...
Native Americans first discovered black cohosh, and used the root of the perennial plant to relieve menstrual cramps, hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Today it is commonly used and sold as an herb in the United...
Heart healthy, diabetic and DASH are the diets most commonly recommended by health professionals. They have several features in common and for the most part are general healthy eating guidelines that would benefit most individuals. Specific diets...
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