Oasis Body Treatment Centre, Let’s Dish!, and the Loudoun Women Business Forum are helping raise money for a Leesburg family: “On November 17th, 17 year-old Michael Ramirez of Leesburg, VA was diagnosed with Acute Lymphblastic T Cell Leukemia, the rarest type of Leukemia. Happily, Acute Lymphblastic T Cell Leukemia responds well to treatment, so there [...]
Monthly Archives: December 2007
Health
Probiotics for Reflux
I tried to ignore the burning in my throat and the trouble swallowing, but after months of taking Prilosec, I finally had to admit my reflux was not getting better. I saw a Gastroenterologist who suggested several tests and procedures. A negative H.Pylori blood test ruled out a bacterial infection in my stomach. A barium [...]
Behavioral Medicine
Managing Insomnia without Medication
Recently, the New York Times posted an excellent article on non-drug approaches to treat insomnia http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/…. The article highlights recent experimental evidence that suggests that Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) works as well or better than medications. They also provide a few handy tips on how to improve sleep. CBT entails first learning about one’s sleep habits, [...]
Health
Winter Skin Care Tips and Facts!
Winter is here, and as much as I like the snow and the holiday season, it can take a serious toll on your skin. This is the time to really take extra special care of your face and the rest of your skin! The cold winter air has a way of sucking the moisture right [...]