Get relief from corns and calluses
Q: Why do people get corns and calluses on their feet? What can I do to relieve the discomfort? A: Calluses and corns are areas of hardened, sometimes yellowish skin on the foot. They form on pressure points or around bony areas. Calluses usually appear on the bottom of the feet and corns on top, […]
The Kid’s Doctor: A discussion on prebiotics and probiotics
There have been plenty of discussions about using prebiotics and probiotics in your child’s diet, and there has been a lot of discussion lately (in both medical and lay literature) surrounding the use of prebiotics and probiotics. What is the difference between the two? The first question patients/parents often ask is what is the difference […]
Yoga could complement traditional treatment for depression
New research on yoga has yielded promising evidence that it could complement traditional treatment for depression. The scientific study of yoga has grown rapidly in the past decade. Between 1975 and 2014, a total of 312 randomized controlled trials on yoga from 23 countries were published. Between 2005 and 2015, 24 randomized controlled trials have […]
Is a wrap healthier than a sandwich?
Q: Are wraps healthier than sandwiches? A: That depends. Some tortilla wraps contain more calories and carbohydrates than two slices of bread. For example, if you are making lunch at home, a typical 10-inch tortilla contains about 170 calories to 200 calories. Two slices of bread could contain anywhere between 70 calories and 280 […]
