Do Your Twitching Muscles Scare You to Death?
Muscle twitching may not be a big deal to you, but for many men and women, it causes tremendous anxiety and stress. Just one muscle twitch can set off a fear of dying if the [...]
“Bad Levers” Really CAN Make Squats Difficult; This Is No Myth
"Bad levers" are a freakin' curse for the back squat and deadlift, whether you want to believe this or not. I used to be a personal trainer for a health club. But even long before that, [...]
Lose 100 Pounds with a Treadmill: No Jogging
Here are instructions on how to lose 100 pounds using a treadmill without running. One reason you have not lost weight despite spending a lot of time on a treadmill is because you’ve been holding [...]
Can Thirst REALLY Be Mistaken for Hunger?
After reading this you’ll never again be convinced that thirst can be mistaken for hunger. What a crock! That thirst can be mistaken for hunger is absolutely one of the most ridiculous myths out there. When [...]
How a Young, Fit Person Has a Heart Attack
Here is a careful explanation of how a young, fit athlete could drop from a heart attack. Assume the athlete is not on any drugs or medications, and does not have a congenital heart defect. [...]
Oranges in the Nutribullet: Must You Add Water?
Here is why you do NOT need to add water when you grind oranges in the Nutribullet. If you peel oranges (seedless) and load them in sections into your Nutribullet, you will not have to [...]
Lifting Heavy Weights with High Blood Pressure for Mass Building
High blood pressure doesn’t mean that you can’t lift weights for building mass. I cite a fascinating study out of McMaster University. This study showed that lifting lighter weights to muscle failure is sufficient to [...]
Can Lumbar Scoliosis Be Corrected Without Surgery?
Do you really need surgery to correct lumbar scoliosis? Could there be a conservative way to deal with this problem? “Research is inconclusive on whether nonsurgical care truly corrects [lumbar] scoliosis by reducing the curvature [...]
URINE: Cancer Fear over Colors, Odor, Burning
Here’s complete information about urine colors, smell, burning when you “go” and other excrement-related issues for cancer-phobes. If you can’t get through the day without urinating into a plastic cup to inspect your excrement, even [...]
Will Vet Treat Injured Cat if Owner Cannot Pay Bill?
If you’re reluctant to bring an injured cat in for emergency treatment because you can’t pay the bill, here’s encouraging information from a veterinarian. It’s one thing when a cat gets sick (ongoing diarrhea, starts [...]
Kitten’s Swollen, Irritated Anus: Causes & Solutions
A vet explains why your kitten’s anus is swollen and irritated: MANY possible causes. This could be due to quite a few possible causes that then indirectly lead to anal irritation and swelling. The most [...]
Will Yogurt Make Your Cat Sick?
Will yogurt make your cat sick? Will yogurt -- considered healthy for people -- cause your cat to vomit? Many people will give their cat milk without a second thought, and milk is a dairy [...]
Cat Licking Off Fur: 10 Causes Named by Vet
Here’s what a veterinarian, not layperson in a forum, says about what might be causing your cat to lick off its fur. Does your cat frequently lick off its fur, sometimes even in patches? I asked [...]
Cat Drags Butt on Floor after Pooping: Causes & Solutions
A veterinarian explains the many causes, and solutions behind why a cat drags its butt on the floor after pooping. It’s not uncommon for a cat to drag its butt across a floor after having [...]
Is Cancer Why Your Cat’s Vomit Is White & Foamy?
A veterinarian reveals if cancer could cause a cat’s vomit to be white and foaming. If your cat has been retching a foamy white substance lately, perhaps you’ve wondered if this could mean cancer. But [...]
Formula for How Much Your Cat Should Urinate Daily
A vet provides easy way to figure out how much your cat should urinate every day. “The normal water intake for an adult cat is 45 ml (about 1-1/2 oz) per kg (2.2 lbs.) of [...]
Afraid the Vet will Hold Your Cat if You Can’t Pay Bill?
Here’s what a DVM says about vets holding cats when the owners can’t pay the bill. “It is legal to hold the animal in some states, not legal in most others,” begins Jean Hofve, DVM, [...]
Why Bladder Infection in Elderly Causes Dementia Symptoms
A doctor explains why a urinary tract infection mimics Alzheimer’s dementia in elderly people. As odd as it is, it’s true: A urinary tract infection (UTI), also known as a bladder infection, will often produce [...]
The Spreading of ALS Throughout the Body
ALS begins locally and then spreads throughout the body. Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have made a discovery. And that is how ALS spreads throughout the body, [...]
Fluttering Feeling in Lower Stomach: Causes of “Butterflies”
Ever wonder exactly what IS going on inside the lower part of your stomach that causes the "butterfly" or fluttery feeling when you're feeling anxiety or fear? “A fluttering sensation in the lower abdomen is [...]
Chest & Left Arm Pain from Anxiety: Doctor Explains
Here is what a medical doctor says about anxiety causing both chest and left arm pain. Dr. David D. Clarke, MD, is president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association which aims to educate people that so [...]
Can You Get Diarrhea Every Day from Stress?
You can have diarrhea every day from stress, says a GI doctor. “Diarrhea results from a normal amount of feces mixed with a greater than normal amount of water,” begins David D. Clarke, MD, President, [...]
Here’s How Mental Stress Causes Migraine Headaches
A doctor explains just HOW mental stress and anxiety create a migraine headache. David D. Clarke, MD, is president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. Physical ailments from mental stress are a real phenomenon and can [...]
Can Stress Change the Color of Your Poops?
Here’s your answer to whether or not stress can change the color of your stools... ...an explanation from David D. Clarke, MD, President, Psychophysiologic Disorders Association, Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus, Oregon Health & Science [...]
How Anxiety Leads to Frequent Urination
How anxiety causes you to urinate more is explained by a urologist. It’s no secret that there’s something about anxiety that causes more trips to the toilet to take a leak. But what’s really going [...]
Tiny Black Dots, Specks in Semen: Urologist Explains
Here is what a urologist has to say about the cause of tiny black dots or specks in your semen. “This is not an uncommon complaint, but in general, there is no good answer,” begins [...]
Sudden-Onset, Foul-Smelling Urine: Causes & Solutions
Here is what a urologist has to say about sudden-onset, foul-smelling urine. “The most common cause of sudden onset, foul-smelling urine is food related,” says Kenneth Peters, MD, chief of urology for Beaumont Hospital, Royal [...]
Can Cancer Cause Burning Urination?
Yes, a urologist says that cancer can cause burning urination, but there are many non-malignant reasons why urinating can be painful. “Urine is toxic, so the bladder and urethra must protect themselves,” begins Kenneth Peters, [...]
Can Lower Back Pain Be Caused by Prostate Cancer?
Back pain can actually be caused by prostate cancer, and by the time this happens, the cancer has spread -- it is at an advanced stage. “In general, prostate cancer causes no symptoms,” begins Kenneth [...]
How a Heart Attack Occurs without Blocked Arteries
Explanation for how a heart attack can happen with or without a blockage: Why blockages of only 30-50% are a higher risk for a catastrophic cardiac event than severely blocked arteries are. It’s hard to [...]
Can Very Sedentary Person Have Very Low Resting Heart Rate?
So if exercise lowers resting heart rate, why do some sedentary “lazy” people have very slow heart rates? Yes, this is very possible: A totally out of shape person who gets zero structured exercise could [...]
Why Does My Heart Flutter After Eating?
“There are many thoughts as to why one can experience palpitations after a meal,” says Dr. Alvaro Waissbluth, MD, a cardiologist with Alameda Health System in CA. Sometimes the palpitations are described as a “fluttering” [...]
How Much Olive Oil a Day Is Too Much?
Here’s what a cardiologist/heart surgeon has to say about how much olive oil is too much in a day. After discovering a super easy way to get more olive oil in my daily diet without [...]
Is a Resting Pulse of 100-105 Bad?
If your resting heart rate is 100 to 105, you’d better read this article to find out what the bad news is. The straight question is: Can a resting heart rate of 100 to 105 [...]
Palpitations During Bowel Movements: Causes, Solutions
Yes, palpitations CAN occur as a result of a bowel movement, and a cardiologist explains why pooping can make you feel as though your heart skipped a beat. “Anything that causes pain or anxiety can [...]
Pulled Chest Muscle vs. Heart Problem
A cardiologist addresses whether a pulled chest muscle has different features than a heart problem or angina and vice versa. A pulled or strained chest muscle is no picnic to have. It can hurt. And [...]
Coconut Saturated Fats vs. Meat Sat Fats
A heart specialist addresses whether coconut oil’s saturated fats are as bad as those from meat. There’s a lot of online content touting the health virtues of coconut oil, even though it’s loaded with saturated [...]
How Does Stress Cause a “Skipped” Heartbeat?
A heart surgeon explains how stress can cause a “skipped” heartbeat. Keep in mind that what may feel like your heart skipping a beat isn’t necessarily actually that at all, but rather, the next beat [...]
Bench Press vs. Weighted Vest Pushups
Here’s the comparison between the bench press and weighted vest pushups. One of my personal-training clients some years ago asked me which was better: bench press or weighted vest pushups. What are your goals? Do [...]
Does a Punch Biopsy for Mole Removal Hurt?
Here’s why a punch biopsy for a mole removal does NOT hurt. You don’t need a doctor to tell you that having a mole removed via punch biopsy does not hurt. I’ve had two of [...]
