Dr. Zorba Paster is a physician and popular public radio show host. Although he is originally from Chicago, he now lives and operates a clinic in Oregon, Wis., along with his radio hosting duties. Dr. Paster emphasizes a healthy lifestyle and diet. His common-sense advice about a wide variety of medical issues is perhaps exemplified most by his guidelines for a healthy diet.
Thumb-sucking is a common habit among young children because it offers comfort and security. Many children begin sucking their thumb in utero and continue the habit through the infant and toddler years. If your baby sucks his t...
You might be willing to do almost anything to relieve your baby the pain of teething. Modern-day remedies for teething include topical anesthetics and anti-inflammatories, but you may be uncomfortable putting all these chemical...
Although pregnancy can be an exhilarating and profound experience, it also brings a host of physical discomforts with it. Many expectant mothers experience problems with gas, heartburn and constipation, even if their digestive ...
Consumption of alcohol can cause or contribute to several conditions responsible for lesions. A lesion is an abnormality, or damage, on tissue or organs. If you have lesions on your tongue, drinking alcohol may make them go awa...
Snorkeling can be a fun and exciting vacation activity, as it offers many of the same benefits as scuba diving without the complicated equipment and extensive training. Snorkeling simply consists of swimming while wearing a sno...
Babies suck their thumbs to comfort or entertain themselves. Your baby's tender skin can become red and cracked after constant thumb-sucking. Several home remedies may help alleviate irritation associated with this habit. After...
Milk is typically regarded as a healthy food choice, but if your nose burns and your mouth swells up after a few drinks, you may be allergic. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, milk allergie...
When you take a swig of soda, the liquid may go down your throat, but there is a thin, sugary film remaining on your teeth. If you neglect brushing away this film, you increase the likelihood that sugar-loving bacteria will ent...
Dental implants offer a permanent alternative to dentures or dental bridges to replace missing teeth. The implants are a result of a surgical procedure that takes several months from start to finish. L-lysine, in both its amino...
Most babies begin cutting teeth around 4 months, and pediatrician William Sears explains that parents need to start brushing baby teeth as soon as they erupt. Ask your child's pediatrician or dental hygienist to show you how to...
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