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Mad MD Maintains HCTZ is SAFE! Ignores Low Sodium or Potassium!
Diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide are considered super safe. But they can lead to low sodium, potassium and magnesium. Beware hot weather!
Why Does Mustard Relieve Muscle Cramps?
Have you ever wondered how could mustard relieve muscle cramps? We have a probable explanation that works through nerves and their receptors.
Do Supplements Like Riboflavin or Magnesium Help Prevent Migraine Headaches?
Simple supplements such as riboflavin or magnesium are often effective at preventing migraine headaches or reducing the pain.
How to Manage Plantar Fasciitis Pain Without Drugs
You could get relief from plantar fasciitis pain with physical therapy, orthotics or even home remedies. Which one will you try?
Heart attacks = Cardiac Rehab! Why Doesn’t Cancer = Cancer Rehab?
If cardiologists almost always prescribe cardiac rehab, why don't oncologists prescribe cancer rehab? The benefits are equally impressive!
Should You Worry About Scary Corticosteroid Side Effects? Osteoporosis?
Most people think corticosteroid side effects occur only after long-term treatment. Short-term therapy can also pose a problem for some.
Can You Prevent Blisters Safely with Aluminum Antiperspirant?
If you have ever developed a blister while exercising you know how disruptive it can be. What can you do to prevent blisters? Is aluminum safe for feet?
Milk of Magnesia Is Magnificent Deodorant
We first heard about using milk of magnesia as an underarm deodorant in 2006 from a reader who learned this trick while traveling in Brazil.
Were “Dry” Powder Asthma and COPD Inhalers a Big OOPS?
A "natural" experiment at the VA switched patients from Symbicort to a generic form of Advair. Changing inhalers produced unexpected effects!
Show 1437: Why Modern Life Breaks Our Brains and What We Can Do About It
We sometimes may feel that we are in a circumstance that breaks our brains and undermines our mental health. What skills provide resilience?
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