Jeff wrote:
I went to the beach and got bad sunburn. Any tips for taking care of the burn to avoid skin cancer?
Dear Jeff,
The best way to avoid sunburn and skin cancer is to prevent it by applying SPF 15 lotion or better and wearing light clothing and even a hat. Stay out of the […]

What is a sty?
A sty is a bacterial infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid.
Symptoms:
Redness and swelling of the eyelid will occur and as the condition progresses a small pimple like abscess may appear.
How to treat:
Frequent warm wet compresses to the area will usually cause the sty to drain and heal. If […]

Seizures
What is a seizure? A seizure is a sudden discharge of neurons causing a temporary change in brain activity(I associate it to a TV in an electrical storm-when there is static and the picture goes fuzzy).
What is the difference between seizures and epilepsy? Epilepsy is a condition where someone has two or more […]

Hiccups
Throughout the years I have had many students come to my office complaining of hiccups. The only way I have succeeded in curing the hiccups is by sitting the student in a chair, give him/her a full glass of water, cover both his/her ears with my hands, and tell him/her to drink all the water […]