DIY Health

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The best first-aid step for minor burns to avoid scarring or worse

What do you do when you’re taking that hot bowl of soup out of the microwave and it splashes on your hand, blistering your skin and bringing you to tears? Everyone has their own ideas on how to treat a burn. But if you make the wrong choice you could end up with scarring, needing a skin graft or fighting a nasty infection…

Jenny Smiechowski

Is it possible to get fiber’s fantastic health benefits without the bloat?

When you embrace healthy habits, so many good things happen… Your skin clears up. You have more energy. Your mood is lighter. But occasionally, healthy living comes with a side effect or two. Take high-fiber diets as an example… there’s a definite downside. If the bloating is unbearable here are tips to get past it…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

DIY vertigo relief corrects a surprising cause of this dizzying condition

If you suddenly feel as if the world is spinning around you, you could have a condition known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV. BPPV’s vertigo-inducing spin can be frustrating, nauseating and limiting. And, the experts say that it’s all caused by tiny crystals in your ears. Here’s one way to beat BPPV…

Jenny Smiechowski

What you need to know about packages from China and coronavirus

I love shopping online. Not many of the packages I order come from China, but I’ve received a few over the years. And regardless of what I order personally, the fact is, there are several million packages shipped from China to the U.S. every month. Does that mean the coronavirus could be delivered to your doorstep?

Joyce Hollman

Ginger’s potential to ward of superbugs and other ways to avoid nosocomial infections

When you’re admitted to a hospital, whether for surgery or an illness, you expect to come out healthier than you went in, or at least not sicker. Unfortunately, for one in every ten people, just the opposite happens. While in the hospital, those people contract a nosocomial infection.

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC

When natural isn’t healthy and reduced sodium is a hoax

From “natural” to “non-GMO,” food labels can make almost any item in the grocery store appear good for you. But we know that most processed foods are far from healthy. If you’re confused in the grocery store aisles, here’s Dr. Klodas’ guide to exactly what all the labels mean…