Dr. Sharon Norling

We have all heard, “Beauty is just skin deep.” But nothing could be further from the truth. Our skin is a reflection of our health. You have seen the radiant beautiful skin of a healthy infant or a child. The eyes sparkle and the skin glows. You know the pale face of someone ill, the

Do you often wonder what vitamins you should take? Are you taking too many or not enough? Are you wondering which vitamins and minerals you need? Are you experiencing hair loss, chipped nails, dark circles under your eyes, swelling finger joints, acne or psoriasis? Do you notice swelling of your lower legs, bumps on the

It was Sunday afternoon. I was feeling well and enjoying the day. I am in excellent health. Within three hours I was in excruciating pain with severe shortness of breath and a persistent cough. I was rushed to the Emergency Room and after several tests I was admitted to the intensive care unit. It was

2009. It’s never been done before — vaccinating Americans against two different flu threats in one season. But that’s what public health officials all over the country are beginning to plan. They need to deploy two different flu vaccines available on different schedules — and targeted at different people. The new H1N1 swine flu virus,

Penis is an anatomical term—and, of course, much more—the penis is a barometer of a man’s health. While the life-expectancy gap between men and women has decreased, it’s no secret men need to pay more attention to their bodies. They tend to smoke and drink more than women. They don’t seek medical help as often.

Do you dismiss your aches, pains, fatigue, poor focus, indigestion, lack of motivation, anxiety and depression with the expressions: “What can you expect when you are my age?” or “It’s all a part of growing older.”? Well—these things are not true. These symptoms are not due to aging; they are due to inflammation. You can