Psoriasis

How to keep skin soft in winter

2011-11-13 00:00:00

Cracked heels, chapped lips, scaly legs, fissured hands, skin so tight and parched it practically hurts to smile. All can be brought on by dry, hot Santa Ana winds common in the fall or by the cold weather and heated rooms of winter — and...

Growing aloe in all of its glorious colors

2012-02-21 21:35:15

Warning: DNA test results may not be as reliable as they appear

2009-10-07 16:32:26

Lemonade to ward off kidney stones

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Q: The other day, someone wrote asking about kidney stones. To cut down on kidney stones, I drink several glasses of lemonade a week. A: There is some scientific basis for your observation. Doctors often prescribe potassium citrate to disrupt kidney-...

It's only natural: Curious behaviors and what they say about you

2013-05-29 02:30:03

It's your body, and you like to think you've got it under control. But underneath the calm exterior lurk unruly instincts and urges that are struggling to escape, putting you at risk of embarrassment or ridicule. These disreputable behaviors -- the...

Dermatologists embracing vitamin D for psoriasis

2013-04-03 16:54:00

Q: I have had psoriasis for more than 35 years. A few years ago, my doctor suggested vitamin D, as my blood level was low. Much to my surprise, my psoriasis began to disappear almost immediately. Several patches had proved impossible to cure with...

Business people - April 21

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Summit Dermatology CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Greg Forsyth recently joined the practice of Summit Dermatology, an affiliate of Summit Health, at Summit Health Center, Building 2, 757 Norland Ave., Suite 204 in Chambersburg. He previously treated patients...

A natural script to help relieve chronic pain

2013-04-10 11:12:00

Dear Pharmacist: I live in chronic pain. No one is sure why. I take hydrocodone and ibuprofen daily, but I'm still in pain. Can you recommend any vitamins to help me? — M.C., Dallas, Texas Dear M.C.: I'm sorry you are going through this. Luckily,...

Inspiring Health Tips

2013-03-01 11:16:00

As a daily wellness prescription for your liver, try drinking Milk Thistle tea with honey. Before enjoying, talk to your doctor about any personal contraindications you may have to supplementing with Milk Thistle. Invigorating self-massage: Massage...

Proper Hydration Equation

2013-03-01 11:14:00

Many individuals are chronically dehydrated because they don’t regularly consume the amount of water their bodies need to function optimally. To ensure you are getting enough water, use this simple equation: (0.5 ounces x Body Weight in Pounds =...

Bring mindfulness to your day, it's good for your well-being

2013-02-11 16:25:57

Business briefs - Feb. 24

2013-02-24 00:00:00

Susquehanna Bank LITITZ, Pa. — Susquehanna Bank recently launched a Mobile Deposit app that allows customers to make a deposit by taking a picture of a check using a smartphone. In just a few steps, customers can securely deposit a check into...

He began his career with four years in medical education, serving as account manager at Access Medical Group and then at Discovery International, both in Chicago.

2012-12-18 10:02:00

Graham Crawford, 17, of Libertyville, experienced significant psoriasis when he was younger.

2012-12-10 13:57:04

Dr. Brendan Thomas has joined the department of dermatology at Dreyer Medical Clinic's West Aurora and Yorkville locations. He has special interests in skin cancer, psoriasis, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology.

2012-09-27 11:17:00