Leg Cramp Remedies from New York Times
I get asked about this fairly frequently. One common remedy that a patient told me about was to drink one Gatorade a day. (I’m not sure what size.) Nighttime leg cramps are a common problem: As many as 6
I get asked about this fairly frequently. One common remedy that a patient told me about was to drink one Gatorade a day. (I’m not sure what size.) Nighttime leg cramps are a common problem: As many as 6
I am making my way through “Epidemic of Absence” by Moises Velasquez-Manoff. (love the exotic name.) It is a fascinating look at the research and thinking behind the theories that autoimmune conditions, including autism, may be because we’ve eradicated
For those of us who revere and are in awe of great scientists, this article is a fun depiction of them having to draw their discoveries. Goofy and endearing. Some of the Nobel laureates scrawled scientific formulas on the poster-sized
An article outlining how unfair pricing is enriching hospitals and gouging patients. The Uninsured Pay the Highest Costs It also discussed the practice of hospitals buying up office practices so they can charge more for procedures done there. We’ve discussed
This article lays out the possibility that certain helminths (worms) may prove to be beneficial for joint disease. It is very early in the science, but from my uninformed reading of the material, there may be a link between
Peanut butter had been a staple for me for many years, through college, medical school, residencies, and even pregnancies. Such a great food. Delicious, satisfying, cheap, and requires no refrigeration. I remember the surgeons making fun of my PB
BPA is under the microscope for good reason. In California there is a movement to have it labeled a toxicant. We’ve covered the topic on the blog, advocates seeking labeling, what it takes to try to eat without plastic, the
This is a nice compendium of tips for better sleep. Acupuncture helps balance the autonomic nervous system so you can “rest and digest.” But there are many other suggestions. She recommends melatonin, as do I, though she feels comfortable
I majored in Biochemistry in college and spent a year before Medical School working in the lab of Dr. Daniel Koshland. He was a great scientist and a wonderful man. After a 3 month trip to India, I was telling
I’ve wondered about the science behind optimal exercise regimens. When I was studying ballet intensively in my youth, we had class every day of the week, except Saturday and Sunday. The teachers said that working out on sore muscles made
