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Last 20 Shows The gout What is gout? Gout was once considered a disease of the rich and overindulgent. Benjamin Franklin plays with this
idea in his 1870 essay "Dialogue with the Gout," in which he confesses the luxuries of his sedentary life.
Gout is an intensely painful form of arthritis. The direct cause of the pain is uric acid. Produced naturally from the breakdown of
proteins in the blood, uric acid is usually expelled by our kidneys. When the kidneys fail to do this, the acid turns to cry ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Saint John's Wort and depression Can St. John's Wort treat depression? St. John's Wort refers to any species of the genus hypericum, with three hundred
and seventy species worldwide. Its common name derives from its traditional harvesting on St. John's day, June 24. Its genus name
stems from the Greek: "hyper" meaning above, and "icon" meaning picture. This refers to the practice of hanging St. John's Wort over
religious icons to ward off evil. Over the centuries, this herb was used to treat certain mental conditi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The proper amount of water to consume How much water do you really need every day? Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast rule for the proper amount
of water to consume. The suggested amount varies according to the individual, influenced by such variables as health, activity level
and environment.
Water comprises sixty percent of your body weight. There is no part of the body that does not rely on water to function. Because
of this, dehydration can lead to a wide range of critical conditions. Even mild d ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Ongoing headaches How much should you worry about ongoing headaches? Although nearly everyone suffers a headache from time to
time, about three to five percent of the population reports near-daily headaches. The chances of prolonged headaches indicating a
serious condition are relatively slim. However, that fact does nothing to diminish the distress and exhaustion incurred by constant
cranial pain. Script Number: 30132 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Complications with body piercings What risks are involved in body piercing? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in seven people
aged 18 to 50 have piercings in places other than their earlobes.
Considering the popularity of body piercings, complications are rare. However, there are serious risks involved with any body art,
and it's important to be well-informed.
The problem most commonly associated with body piercings is infection, typically resulting from poor home treatment. Be sure to
follow ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Helping a friend quit smoking What can you do to help a friend give up smoking? Many of us are concerned because we have good friends or family
members who smoke. We are understandably worried that they may be putting their lives in danger. Of course, nobody can force
other people to change their behavior, but there are some things you can do to help them if they've decided for themselves that they'd
like to give up cigarettes -- or cigars or pipe smoking, for that matter. Script Number: 30130 For archived Famil ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Gum disease and cancer How can a toothbrush and dental floss prevent cancer? Research reported in a recent edition of the Cleveland Clinic
Men's Health Advisor found a link between severe gum disease and several types of cancer. This on the heels of research a few
years ago that found a connection between gum disease and heart and cardiovascular disease. Script Number: 30129 For archived
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Fiber in your diet From what sources should the fiber in your diet come from? If you do a lot of grocery shopping you might have noticed
that "fiber is back." After a big push in the late 1980s and early '90s, manufacturers moved on to promote newer fads. For a while it
was oat bran. More recently, it was everything low-carb -- even "low carb" beer was heavily advertised for awhile. Script Number:
30128 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The causes of athlete's foot What causes athlete's foot? Athlete's foot is a very common foot infection that's caused by a fungus -- usually
Trichophyton rubrum. It generally affects both feet but it can just be on one foot. Most people have occasional problems with
athlete's foot, but some people have athlete's foot infections on a frequent basis. Script Number: 30127 For archived Family Health
programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Grieving over a loss Is it healthy to grieve after the loss of a loved one? If you've lost a loved one, the normal, instinctive human thing to do is
to grieve over the loss. In fact, psychologists tell us that for most people, it's a mistake not to grieve. Script Number: 30126 For
archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Hypochondra What qualifies as hypochondria? The term "hypochondria" was coined in antiquity, when people believed that many of
the body's ailments were caused by the movement of the spleen, which is located in the upper abdomen, or hypochondrium. In
modern terms, the meaning of the term has changed drastically. It now describes a mental disorder, characterized by excessive
health-related anxiety. Generally, hypochondriacs perceive real or imagined symptoms to be signs of a serious disease or i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Stretching after a back injury Is it safe to stretch after a back injury? The rule of stretching is moderation: remain within the comfortable limitations of
your body. These limitations vary from person to person, and they change in each body over time. You always want to remain
mindful of your body's boundaries, especially following an injury. Script Number: 30124 For archived Family Health programs visit
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Treating burns What's the best way to treat burns? Burns are grouped into three categories, depending on severity, and their
treatments vary accordingly.
First-degree burns are the least serious and tend to hurt the least. They only affect the epidermis, or outermost layer of skin. The
skin may redden and swell but usually will not create a blister. This kind of burn can be treated at home. Immediately run cold water
over the burn to alleviate pain. Many people apply ice to the burn, which off ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Sleep apnea and memory Can snoring hurt your memory? Sleep apnea, a form of snoring that hinders breathing, affects at least twenty million
households nationwide. Although loud snorers can disturb the sleep of their families and housemates, new research indicates that
the snorer may suffer the most.
Sleep apnea occurs when muscles in the roof of the mouth, tongue and throat relax and begin to vibrate. This narrows the throat
and partially blocks the windpipe that allows oxygen to flow to the lungs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Cystic fibrosis What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes mucus to build up in the body. People with cystic
fibrosis produce thicker and stickier mucus because their mucus contains less water. This occurs because cystic fibrosis interrupts
the flow of both water and salt molecules out of the cells that produce mucus. Because the resulting mucus is so dense and sticky, it
builds up in organs, particularly the lungs and pancreas. This presents significant respiratory and dig ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Preventing choking accidents What common accident kills more young children than any other? Choking kills more children under the age of six than
any other accident in the home. Children can choke not only on food, but also on small objects that are commonly found around the
house.
Later on today's show, I'll tell you how you can get a small brochure that describes a number of safety measures you can take to
protect your child from choking. Get your pencil ready now. Script Number: 30120 For archived Family ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Motivating yourself to exercise What's your excuse for not exercising? On several recent programs I've told you about that regular, vigorous exercise
can help prevent a number of diseases. We've devoted shows to telling you that exercise can reduce your risk of heart and
cardiovascular disease, improve your mental health, reduce the incidence of certain types of cancer and the risk of recurrence after
cancer treatment. Script Number: 30119 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Shoveling snow is a pain in the back How can you avoid hurting your back when you shovel snow this winter? The lower back is one of the hardest working
areas in your body. Do you realize that you use your lower back for basically every activity, from sitting at your desk at work, to
driving a car, to even holding a cup of water? Now, as the colder weather rolls in throughout much of North America, you should be
aware that one wintertime activity -- shoveling snow -- is a very common cause of lower back injury. Script N ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Helping your baby to sleep through the night What can parents do to help their babies sleep through the night? Just about every parent knows that newborn babies
often don't sleep through the night. Fortunately, by the time they are three months old, about seventy percent of all babies will begin to
sleep from midnight to five in the morning. By the time they're nine months old, some babies will sleep up to nine hours during the
night. Script Number: 30117 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Children's sugar consumption Is it a good idea to limit your children's sugar consumption? The short answer is "yes" - children in the United States
consume too much sugar. This wreaks havoc on the teeth and is a likely contributing factor to the growing epidemic of childhood
obesity. It's important to be aware that sugar in soft drinks and many other foods targeted at children can lead to health problems
down the road if consumed in excess on a regular basis. Script Number: 30116 For archived Family Health pro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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