Articles & Posts by Cory SerVaas
Sleepless in South Carolina
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My husband has had sleepless nights since ending chemotherapy in July 2007. He has tried prescriptions, herbal teas, and over-the-counter sleep aids. He may sleep for a couple hours upon going to bed but lies awake the rest of the night. He does not have sleep apnea, and all his blood tests [...]
February 11, 2009 | Read more »
Dry-needling Helps Constant Heel Pain
To our readers coping with constant heel pain, Medical Mailbox shares this recent finding. Inflammation of a thick band of tissue (called the plantar fascia) often causes persistent heel pain. In a preliminary study of 44 patients not helped by conventional therapies for plantar fasciitis, doctors report that all but two were pain-free within two [...]
February 11, 2009 | Read more »
New Research Offers Hope for Patients with Meneire’s Disease
New research may benefit Medical Mailbox readers and their loved ones coping with Ménière’s disease. Two studies published in November 2008 offer hope to people who experience balance and hearing loss related to Ménière’s disease. Researchers in Valencia, Spain, report that the number of debilitating episodes tends to decrease as time goes by. When they [...]
February 11, 2009 | Read more »
Omega-3s in Fish Oil
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I started taking fish oil omega-3 a year ago. I seem to feel much better (more zip), and for the first time in my life I have fingernails. I’ve been made fun of and told to not believe everything I read. My question to you: Is fish oil with omega-3 good for [...]
February 11, 2009 | Read more »
The Benefits of Lysine
Dear Dr. SerVaas, Many years ago, your column about lysine solved my problem with mouth sores. Now I would like to return the favor. June Jordan, in the September/October 2008 issue, wrote about her hands cramping. There is a simple solution: I was having leg cramps at night, and a friend told me about putting [...]
February 11, 2009 | Read more »
Coughing Home Remedies
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My problem is that I cannot get the mucus up so that I can expel it. Several cough syrups, drops, expectorants, and mucus-relief tablets have not helped me. This problem lasts several hours and sometimes all day. Could it be connected to my sinus drainage that I have had all my life? [...]
February 11, 2009 | Read more »
Earwax Dos and Don’ts
Dear Dr. SerVaas, What causes wax to build up in the ear, and what can be done for it? I go to an ear, nose, and throat doctor once a month to remove the wax. I would appreciate an answer. Regina Pate Seal Beach, California Earwax buildup may be a problem for people who have [...]
January 1, 2009 | Read more »
Diabetes and Foot Problems
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My feet hurt and feel swollen inside. They get worse when I lay down. I am a diabetic and on Glucotrol, Glucophage, and insulin. My sugar count still runs above the 120 limit. Is there anything I can do for my feet? Regina Niangua, Missouri It is very important for you to [...]
January 1, 2009 | Read more »
Fight for Sight
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had a cataract implant in the early ‘80s and now am having failing eyesight. My doctor says to remove the implant will require a cornea transplant. I am hoping that you know of a better way to remove and replace the lens. Thank you for any help you can give. We [...]
January 1, 2009 | Read more »
Blood Pressure Monitors Come Home
As an indicator of overall cardiovascular health, your blood pressure reading may be second to none. And research continues to affirm that the best place to measure it may be in your own home. Longtime Medical Mailbox readers know that it is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day. We encourage regular use [...]
December 18, 2008 | Read more »
