Summer Swimming Dangers; Salt Water Cleanses; Treating Swimmer’s Ear
From dangerous pool bacteria to deadly lake parasites, learn the hidden risks of swimming — and get crucial tips for staying safe in the water
Summer Swimming Dangers; Salt Water Cleanses; Treating Swimmer’s Ear
Summer Swimming Dangers
From dangerous pool bacteria to deadly lake parasites, learn the risks of summer swimming — and get crucial tips for staying safe in the water. Plus, a simple home remedy for soothing swimmer’s ear. And, detoxify your body and lose weight … with salt wate
Sea Salt Cleanses: Healthy or Harmful?
Can a saltwater solution detoxify your digestive system and shrink your waistline? The Doctors and healthy living blogger Zoe Vaklinova discuss the efficacy — and safety — of sea salt cleanses.
Swimming during Pregnancy
Is it safe for pregnant women to go swimming? The Doctors weigh in.
Treating and Preventing Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear, an infection of the outer ear and ear canal, leads to more than 2 million doctor visits every year in America — and nearly $500 million in annual health care costs. Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears shares an easy, at-home solution to treat the...
Protecting against Deadly Freshwater Amoeba
One family raises awareness about a deadly freshwater amoeba called Naegleria fowleri that tragically claimed the life of their 7-year-old son. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how the amoeba is contracted, and why it can rapidly lead to death....
Summer Swimming Dangers; Salt Water Cleanses; Treating Swimmer’s Ear
From dangerous pool bacteria to deadly lake parasites, learn the risks of summer swimming — and get crucial tips for staying safe in the water
Toxic Reaction from Peeing in the Pool?
Can peeing in pools cause a toxic reaction? Research published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology reports that when chlorine combines with uric acid — a component of urine and sweat — it can form volatile chemical compounds that may...
Dr. Sears’ Swimming Pool Safety Tips
From the dangers of pool drains to preventing poolside slips, pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears shares tips for staying safe while swimming.
Seabather’s Eruption
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sonia Batra sheds light on seabather’s eruption, an extremely itchy rash that people commonly develop after swimming in the ocean. Also known as sea lice, sea poisoning and ocean itch, the rash occurs when a swimmer is...