Hilary Beard's Blogtag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2008:/HilaryBeard//202007-11-16T04:07:43ZExecutive editor of Real Health and bestselling book author. Got comments or questions for Hilary? Email her at hilaryb@realhealthmag.comMovable Type 3.33How to Shop for a Doctortag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6782007-11-16T02:07:06Z2007-11-16T04:07:43ZThe Chicago Tribune has run a great article on finding a new doctor. But you can't use the website they give you for checking your doctor's license unless you live in Illinois. I can't vouch for the reliability of HealthGuideUSA,...Hilary Beard
The Chicago Tribune has run a great article on finding a new doctor. But you can't use the website they give you for checking your doctor's license unless you live in Illinois. I can't vouch for the reliability of HealthGuideUSA,...
Is Bed Rest During Pregnancy Beneficial?tag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6772007-11-13T01:51:14Z2007-11-13T04:17:17ZThe Los Angeles Times has run an interesting article on the pros and cons of bed rest prescribed during pregnancy to prevent preterm labor. "Each year in the United States, bed rest is prescribed for hundreds of thousands of pregnant...Hilary Beard
The Los Angeles Times has run an interesting article on the pros and cons of bed rest prescribed during pregnancy to prevent preterm labor. "Each year in the United States, bed rest is prescribed for hundreds of thousands of pregnant...
New evidence of garlic's effectivenesstag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6752007-10-22T01:19:13Z2007-10-22T01:39:32ZPeople who use garlic as a holistic-health remedy may be interested in reading a New York Times article summarizing a study of the odoriferous herb published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the Times's Well...Hilary Beard
People who use garlic as a holistic-health remedy may be interested in reading a New York Times article summarizing a study of the odoriferous herb published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the Times's Well...
CNN story about alternative remediestag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6762007-10-19T01:51:38Z2007-10-19T01:57:40ZWhich alternative-health remedies have been proven to work? CNN's Elizabeth Cohen examines non-medical approaches for treating pain, joint pain, PMS, depression and anxiety in her online column, Empowered Patient....Hilary Beard
Which alternative-health remedies have been proven to work? CNN's Elizabeth Cohen examines non-medical approaches for treating pain, joint pain, PMS, depression and anxiety in her online column, Empowered Patient....
Do Mammograms Have a Downside?tag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6742007-10-18T03:54:08Z2007-11-01T20:06:57ZThough organizations like the American Cancer Society recommend that women over 40 get annual mammograms (for more early-detection tips go here), there are downsides to getting the annual breast screening, from momentary discomfort during the boob-smooshing part to false-alarms leading...Hilary Beard
Though organizations like the American Cancer Society recommend that women over 40 get annual mammograms (for more early-detection tips go here), there are downsides to getting the annual breast screening, from momentary discomfort during the boob-smooshing part to false-alarms leading...
Steps I Take to Prevent Breast Cancertag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6722007-10-03T03:57:20Z2007-10-15T02:40:59ZIn September 2007, my mother died of breast cancer after a 13-year struggle against the disease. Her illness surprised us; she had stopped smoking some 22 years prior to being diagnosed, and she didn't have a family history or any...Hilary Beard
In September 2007, my mother died of breast cancer after a 13-year struggle against the disease. Her illness surprised us; she had stopped smoking some 22 years prior to being diagnosed, and she didn't have a family history or any...
Low-Cost Health Insurance Resource for New York State Residentstag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6682007-05-09T12:15:52Z2007-05-09T15:37:19ZRecently, I interviewed health-activist Paul Glover, who is attempting to replicate in Philadelphia the low-cost health insurance cooperative he founded for New York State residents. The Ithaca Health Alliance, based in Ithaca, New York, allows any citizen of New York...Hilary Beard
Recently, I interviewed health-activist Paul Glover, who is attempting to replicate in Philadelphia the low-cost health insurance cooperative he founded for New York State residents. The Ithaca Health Alliance, based in Ithaca, New York, allows any citizen of New York...
Resources if You're Un- or Underinsured tag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6672007-05-07T12:04:18Z2007-10-15T03:07:23ZSome 46 million Americans lack even the most basic health insurance. Among African Americans the rate of uninsurance is particularly devastating. One-third of working African Americans lacked health insurance at some point during 2005, according to a study conducted by...Hilary Beard
Some 46 million Americans lack even the most basic health insurance. Among African Americans the rate of uninsurance is particularly devastating. One-third of working African Americans lacked health insurance at some point during 2005, according to a study conducted by...
Oprah Reviews Rolfingtag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6662007-04-29T12:49:55Z2007-05-07T12:04:12ZLast week, Oprah ran an “Ask Dr. Oz segment,” featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz, author of “You: The Owner’s Manual” and “You: On a Diet,” which featured alternative treatments. First up, rolfing, one of my favorite complementary health modalities. I like...Hilary Beard
Last week, Oprah ran an “Ask Dr. Oz segment,” featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz, author of “You: The Owner’s Manual” and “You: On a Diet,” which featured alternative treatments. First up, rolfing, one of my favorite complementary health modalities. I like...
Moving in the Right Directiontag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6232007-03-30T03:18:45Z2007-03-30T03:28:48ZToday I experienced my second physical therapy (PT) session after having three rolfing appointments to help my broken arm heal (see previous posting). Comparing my pre- and post-rolfing PT experiences is like contrasting night to day. Prior to being rolfed,...Hilary Beard
Today I experienced my second physical therapy (PT) session after having three rolfing appointments to help my broken arm heal (see previous posting). Comparing my pre- and post-rolfing PT experiences is like contrasting night to day. Prior to being rolfed,...
Honoring My Inner Wisdomtag:blogs.realhealthmag.com,2007:/HilaryBeard//20.6222007-03-29T18:50:12Z2007-03-31T18:08:48ZThis past Thanksgiving weekend, I fell off of a horse and broke my upper arm immediately below the shoulder socket. The break was located so high on my arm, it couldn’t be put in a cast without “mummifying” my whole...Hilary Beard
This past Thanksgiving weekend, I fell off of a horse and broke my upper arm immediately below the shoulder socket. The break was located so high on my arm, it couldn’t be put in a cast without “mummifying” my whole...