August 28, 2012

How to Relieve a Stuffy Nose: Home Remedy and Medical

Filed under: discount canadian prescriptions — drwatson @ 1:30 pm

Nasal congestion can be caused by a number of things, such as a cold, flu, allergens or irritants, and it can cause a great deal of discomfort. When the tissues and blood vessels in your nose become swollen due to extra fluid, your nose will feel dry, stuffy and you may have difficulty breathing through your nostrils.

Home Remedy for Relieving a Stuffy Nose

If you want to get rid of a stuffy nose without using medicine, there are a few things you can do in the comfort of your own home.

First, to relieve the dry feeling of a stuffy nose, try using an air humidifier or vaporizer while you sleep to add moisture into the air you are breathing. You can also try taking a very hot shower so the steam can moisten your nostrils and even break up any congestion.

Another way to do this is by filling a pot with water and letting it boil for a few minutes before adding a couple of teaspoons of Vicks VapoRub. Immediately put a cover on the pot and remove from the burner. After a few minutes, put a towel on top of your head, open the lid and slowly lean over it so you can inhale the steam through your nose. Be careful not to put your face too close to the steam so you don’t burn yourself.

For even more relief, try rubbing Vicks VapoRub on your back, chest and on top of your nose to open up your respiratory tract.

You should also increase the amount of fluids that you are consuming by drinking more water, juices, tea and soup broth. Keeping a steady flow of liquids can help bring moisture into your nostrils.

A final remedy for stuffy nose is to gently massage the top of your nose with your thumb and index finger. Slowly rub up and down the bridge until you can breathe easier through your nose.

Medicine to Get Rid of a Stuffy Nose

The best way how to relieve a stuffy nose is by adding moisture into your nostrils. If steam isn’t enough, try spraying saline or medicated nose spray.

While saline will temporarily clear your nostrils, medicated nose spray can keep it clear for longer. There are both prescription and over the counter nose sprays that you can use a couple of times a day to add lubrication while giving a dose of allergy medicine to reduce mucous production.

Just be careful if you choose this option because overuse of nose sprays can actually dry out your nose.

You could also take an over the counter decongestant, such as Sudafed or Nyquil, that will reduce swelling in your nose thus clearing up your congestion. If you follow the dosage instructions, you can keep the congestion away around the clock. However, if you find that you need a decongestant for longer than a few days, consult your doctor because you may need additional treatment. As with all medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using if you are taking any other medications.

August 20, 2012

Guide to Phlegm Color Meaning

Filed under: cough,coughing,respiratory — drwatson @ 9:10 am

 Everyone produces mucous on a daily basis. It lines the nose, mouth, sinus cavities, throat, lungs and gastrointestinal tract.

The purpose of mucous is to keep this tract lubricated so it doesn’t crack and dry out. However, it also serves to catch allergens, bacteria and other unwanted substances from entering your body.

This guide to phlegm color meaning can help you find out what’s happening inside your body so you can protect yourself and stay healthy.

What Yellow Phlegm Means

If you find that your phlegm color is yellow, it could just be from breathing in dry air. However, it could also mean that you have a viral cold in your upper respiratory tract.

Since antibiotics don’t help viral infections, your best course of action is to just wait it out. Usually these types of colds will run their course within a few days. In the meantime, drink plenty of fluids and use a humidifier if your nose feels dry.

What Dark Yellow Phlegm Means

A darker color yellow usually means that you have an infection in either your sinus cavity or your lower respiratory tract.

If the infection hasn’t run its course within a few days and you have accompanying symptoms such as coughing and chest congestion then it is likely you have a bacterial infection such as sinusitis, bronchitis, or bacterial pneumonia.

At this point you should visit your doctor and see if you need an antibiotic for treatment.

What Green Phlegm Means

Green phlegm is actually green because of white blood cells, and not the bacteria itself.

As a reaction to an infection, your body sends white blood cells to the area to fight off infection. An enzyme found in white blood cells, called MPO, has a green pigment which tints the phlegm color green.

Since bacteria attract more white blood cells than a virus does, green phlegm is often indicative of a bacterial infection. Because it is likely bacterial and not viral, if green phlegm still persists after a few days and you have other symptoms such as coughing, fever or sinus pressure, talk to your doctor to see if you need an antibiotic. Otherwise, the infection can continue to get worse.

What Brown or Gray Phlegm Means

If you are producing phlegm colours brown or gray, it is probably your body’s way of trying to expel foreign substances: tar, resins, smog or dust.

If you smoke cigars or cigarettes, or chew tobacco, then this is likely the cause of your brown phlegm.

How do you solve it? Stop putting foreign substances into your body.

You could also have brown or gray phlegm if you were inhaling heavy smoke, smog or dust. If this is the case, try staying in an area with fresh, clean air and drink plenty of fluids until these substances are fully expelled from your body.

What Red Phlegm Means

If you see a red tint to your phlegm it means that you are bleeding somewhere.

This could be something minor such as irritation in your nose or a cut in your mouth. Check these options first. However, if you don’t see the source of the bleeding it could be an injury lower in your tract or even a tuberculosis infection. If this is the case, you should call your doctor immediately.

August 17, 2012

Symptoms of a Latex Allergy

Filed under: allergic reaction,allergy,allergy symptoms — drwatson @ 10:35 am

According to recent research, latex allergies are becoming more common, especially within the medical community. An allergy to latex is normally caused by over exposure to latex materials. Symptoms can range from minor to severe and should not be taken lightly. There is no failsafe way to avoid a reaction other than completely avoiding all contact with any materials that may contain latex.

Common Symptoms of a Latex Allergy

One of the most common latex allergy symptoms is a rash.  This can be a minor reaction and may only require an over-the-counter allergy pill. Or, it may be severe and require medical treatment.  The rash may appear in the form of hives. These are usually small clusters of red bumps that itch or burn.

Another of the more common latex allergy symptoms that occur on the skin is ‘contact dermatitis,’ which is a patch of dry itchy skin with no sign of bumps. This is usually minor and can often be treated with an allergy pill or topical antihistamine.  It is important, though, to see an allergist or your doctor to determine the severity of your allergy and the proper course of treatment.

There are some minor respiratory symptoms of a latex allergy, such as a runny nose, sore throat, frequent sneezing or coughing. Over the counter drugs can treat these symptoms, but the best thing to do is eliminate your contact with latex products.

Serious Symptoms of a Latex Allergy

One serious symptom related to any allergy is angioedema. Angioedema is swelling of the tongue, lips, or face, sometimes to the point that breathing is inhibited. This requires immediate treatment, as it may affect the airway very rapidly and can result in suffocation if not treated soon enough.

Other more serious latex allergy symptoms include respiratory problems such as shortness of breath (which is a sign of angioedema), or asthma symptoms like severe wheezing or the inability to catch your breath.

Serious allergic reactions to latex can be life-threatening and should you experience any of them, you should immediately call 911.

Things to Avoid if You Have an Allergy to Latex

The most common things that contain latex are:

  • Latex Gloves
  • Condoms, diaphragms, and other contraceptives
  • Bandaging materials like tape and adhesives
  • Some glues
  • Rubber bands
  • Pacifiers and bottle nipples
  • Balloons

Some weird things that can contain latex are:

  • mouse pads
  • tampons
  • sanitary napkins
  • baby diapers

Also, it’s not only important to avoid touching latex, but also to avoid breathing in any dust or particles that might contain it.

Living with an Allergy to Latex

Having a latex allergy can be troublesome and even frightening, but there are things you can do to protect your health and enjoy life with less worry.

The most important step you can take is to discuss your concerns with an allergist or your regular doctor to determine what you need to do to keep yourself safe.

August 7, 2012

Does Vicks Vaporub Work?

Filed under: cough,coughing,respiratory — drwatson @ 4:15 pm

Does Vick’s VapoRub work? The short answer: no one really knows.

In a study of 144 children conducted from 2008 to 2010, it was revealed that vapor medicines like Vick’s VapoRub help to alleviate the symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection (URI). How it does that, exactly, is still up for debate.

The VapoRub Test

Doctors tested whether a bedtime application of a product containing camphor to the chest of a child would result in parental reports of improvement of the child’s symptoms, as well as improved child sleep.

Tested also was parental sleep, with applications being given to the parents.

The findings were significant. The treatment group tested better than the no-treatment group.

But… Does It Work?

Researchers have theorized as to why the camphor might improve symptoms, including the (perceived) sensation of improved airflow.

(Researchers emphasized, with very good cause, that both parent and child slept better.)

In fact, the researchers went as far as to suggest that the improvement in symptoms may be entirely the result of perception or placebo effect. Whatever the reason, Vicks VapoRub appears to offer a possible intervention for children and parents suffering the effects of upper respiratory tract infection.

In the case of a mother using a product such as Vick’s Vapor Rub during pregnancy there is nothing to suggest that VR rubs would be harmful to an unborn child. The three main ingredients, menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor, are safe during pregnancy.

The application of Vick’s Vapor Rub on feet is another possible example of placebo effect. There have been no official studies conducted (at time of writing) to demonstrate the effectiveness of this foot-based approach. Still, there is a litany of personal testimonials and ringing endorsements asserting the legitimacy of vapor rubs on the feet used to treat chest congestion.

What Else Can VapoRub Do?

The uses for VR formulas vary beyond what has been mentioned so far, including use for dry skin, tension headaches, eczema, counteracting asthma triggers, toenail fungus, and tennis elbow.

The vapor formulas and applications themselves vary considerably as well. Next time you pull out the VapoRub, try one of these suggestions in a humidifier for the same type of nasal-clearing effects:

  • White Camphor oil. (the active ingredient in Vick’s VapoRub)
  • Eucalyptus oil. (another ingredient great for clearing congestion and asthma)
  • Lavender oil (even gentler on infants)

Be it through public trial or scientific study, the signs seem to be indicating that Vicks VapoRub is a viable treatment for both children and adults suffering from URI. As science progresses, doctors will hopefully have a better understanding of how the exact mechanism responsible behaves.

August 2, 2012

4 Unique Allergy Control Products

Filed under: allergic reaction,allergy,allergy symptoms — drwatson @ 12:30 pm

Allergy symptoms can be uncomfortable enough to stop you in your tracks and ruin an otherwise good day. If you are looking to find out how to control allergies, then look no more.

Here are 4 completely different allergy control products, available over the counter, that are not only convenient but effective, too.

Benadryl

The most commonly known and used over the counter allergy control product is the antihistamine Benadryl.

When histamine is released from the body, symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, itchy skin and sneezing can be produced. Benadryl works by blocking the HL Receptors from releasing histamine which will provide relief from your symptoms. Plus, you can use Benadryl preventatively to avoid experiencing allergy symptoms.

While Benadryl is typically safe for most, there are certain people who should not use it.

Since antihistamines also double as sedatives, taking Benadryl can cause drowsiness. It should be avoided if you need to remain alert.

Children under 2, pregnant women and people with breathing conditions such as asthma and bronchitis should not take Benadryl.

In addition, if you are on any other medications, you should consult your doctor before taking Benadryl. This medication should not be used if you are allergic to diphenhydramine.

NasalCrom

This medicated nose spray was once prescription but is now available over the counter. It is best used preventively before you encounter any allergens and can be used on a daily basis.

Using a nasal applicator, squirt NasalCrom in each nostril, typically 3-6 sprays a day, to keep allergy symptoms at bay with an anti-inflammatory agent called cromolyn sodium. This prevents allergy-causing substances from being released into your nasal passage.

Nose sprays are beneficial for people whose main allergy symptoms include nasal congestion or runny nose.

Do not use NasalCrom if you have an allergy to cromolyn sodium. Consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications, are pregnant or if you plan on giving NasalCrom to a small child.

Cortaid

If you suffer from topical symptoms, then the best allergy control product for you will contain Cortaid. Anti-itch creams, with the active ingredient of 1% hydrocortisone, work by reducing chemicals that produce inflammation, redness and even swelling of the skin.

Do not apply on an open wound or an area of infected skin.  You should not use if you have an allergy to corticosteroids. Consult a doctor before use if you have allergies to any other medications or are currently taking another medication.

Visine

Because irritants can cause the blood vessels in your eyes to swell, you can experience red, itchy, dry or watery eyes. Visine, which is a liquid medicine, causes your eye’s blood vessels to constrict, thus alleviating your symptoms and reducing the bloodshot appearance.

If you mostly suffer from eye allergy symptoms, then this is a great treatment for you. Do not use if you are allergic to Tetrahydrozoline. Consult a doctor first if you are pregnant, have eye disease, an eye infection or are taking any other medications.

Whether you suffer from itchy skin, a runny nose, watery eyes or a combination of symptoms, one of these four allergy control products should help you find some relief from the discomfort of your allergies.

April 24, 2012

Herbal Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction -Powerful Natural Remedies

Filed under: discount canadian prescriptions,erectile dysfunction — Tags: erectile dysfunction, Human Health — drwatson @ 6:05 pm

Herbal Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction -Powerful Natural Remedies

Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction plagues millions of men in the United States, straining otherwise healthy sexual relationships. According to the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction affects about 40% of men over the age of 40 years. I was not surprised to find out that men aged 70-years and older have a prevalence exceeding 70%, too.

Before the advent of brand name pharmaceuticals, like Cialis 20 mg, treatments for erectile dysfunction were only minimally effective. I have heard my fair share of feel-good testimonials from couples, who have rekindled the fires of their sex lives by using generic prescription drugs such as Sildenafil 100 mg. Although, the truth about treating erectile dysfunction is that drugs are not the only treatment option available. Herbal medicines are getting a second look from the medical community, and the evidence looks promising.

Defining Erectile Dysfunction

I am certain that the definition of erectile dysfunction seems self-explanatory, but there are a few myths that first need to be debunked. Mainly, erectile dysfunction is not a natural part of the aging process, contrary to popular misconception. The inability to achieve and maintain an erection is also clinically distinct from the loss of sexual appetite and an inability to climax during sex.

Doctors have narrowed down the causes of erectile dysfunction very well. Personally, I believe psychological factors play a larger role than the hard statistics dictate. Nonetheless, medical causes include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, nerve damage, low testosterone, substance abuse, and even certain medications are well known to trigger sexual dysfunction. Since older men have a higher risk of developing these conditions, erectile dysfunction corresponds to old age.

Natural Herbal Treatments

To my surprise, natural remedies for erectile dysfunction, like Ginseng, carry many of the same health risks as pharmaceuticals. The shear powers of herbal medicines have been recognized for centuries, but modern medicine is only beginning to unveil this truth. Herbal Viagra-like products are so potent that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned several “herbal Viagras” a few years ago.

Say what you will about the FDA’s removal of “herbal Viagras” from the market, but the truth is that herbal remedies can potentially cause harmful side effects, regardless of how organically they are grown. For example, Ginkgo is well known to increase the risk of uncontrollable bleeding. Also, ingesting excessive amounts of zinc can also trigger immune system dysfunctions, according to information provided by the Mayo Clinic.

Recently, the medical community has started to investigate the effectiveness of Yohimbe, an African tree bark, which has been used for centuries in Zaire and Gabon. Clinically speaking, Yohimbine, the tree bark’s active ingredient, appears to increase blood flow to the genitals as well as stimulate nerve impulses, too. Even the National Institute of Health is beginning to recognize Yohimbine as a possible candidate to counter-act the sexual side effects of other chemical compounds. In my opinion, Yohimbe is one of the most exciting natural remedies for erectile dysfunction available today.

Yes, other herbal treatments for erectile dysfunction exist, but Yohimbe bark is getting a long, hard look from the medical community. The upcoming research will determine whether the benefits of ingesting Yohimbe outweigh the health risks.

April 17, 2012

Adverse Effects of Certain Antibiotics on Muscle Disorders

Filed under: discount canadian prescriptions,Muscle Pain — Tags: antibiotics, muscular disease — drwatson @ 5:05 pm

woman looking in medicine cabinetSymptoms of muscle disorders include pain, muscle weakness and spasms. There are different types of muscles disorders including muscular dystrophy, which involves the degeneration of movement-controlling skeletal muscles, and myasthenia gravis, which is an autoimmune disorder. Physicians usually prescribe antibiotics to treat different kinds of inflammation affecting the muscles of people with such disorders. In some cases, additional prescription or over-the-counter medication may also be taken by people with myasthenia gravis to treat other ailments or symptoms and these other drugs can interfere with or adversely affect symptoms of muscular diseases.

Certain antibiotics have actually been reported as having adverse effects on muscle disorders and make the associated symptoms that people feel quite worse. A class of broad-spectrum antibiotics that was publicly declared as one of the types of antibiotics that worsens muscle disorders is known as fluroquinolone. There are different antibiotics that make up the fluroquinolone antibiotics class including Avelox, Cipro, Cipro XL and Levaquin. These drugs are made by Bayer Inc. and Janssen Inc. The companies informed the general public of potential effects these antibiotics could have on people who have pre-existing muscular diseases. The fluoroquinolones can make weakness that occurs in patients with disorders such as myasthenia gravis much worse.

Hence, it is important for people who have such disorders to communicate effectively with their doctors regarding the additional impacts fluoroquinolones can have on the weakness they currently feel while coping with a muscular disorder. Symptom of myasthenia gravis can become much worse if people with the disorder continue to take such antibiotics. Apart from fluoroquinolones, other antibiotics have also been known to exacerbate conditions such as myasthenia gravis and these antibiotics include tetracycline, macrolides, chloroquine and aminoglycosides.

There are other medications which can be used to treat or help manage muscle disorder and these medications may present better alternatives to the fluoquinolones. Corticosteriods can help deter muscle degeneration. Some patients may also benefit from immunosupressants which can slow down muscles that are attempting to die. However, the main reason for prescribing antibiotics is to tackle the inflammation that is the main reaction in people who have autoimmune diseases. While corticosteroids and immunosupressants are still helpful, autoimmune diseases are characterized by the immune system of the body attacking cell and tissues within the body. To tackle the root cause of the problem, treatment options for autoimmune diseases can include hormone replacement therapy and enzyme replacement therapy.

Other treatments that have been found to treat short-term myasthenia gravis exacerbations include plasmapheresis. Similarly, thymectomy has been successfully used to provide high percentages of remission in some patients and some physicians may prescribe neostigmine and anticholinesterase. Although medications may not totally cure a person of myasthenia gravis, these drugs can help people manage the symptoms of the disease.

March 30, 2012

Voice Aerobics: Dancing For Your Voice

Filed under: discount canadian prescriptions — drwatson @ 4:32 pm

voice aerobics

Voice Aerobics™

Mary Spremulli is making her voice heard loud and clear. Her Voice Aerobics™ system is putting a literal amplifier into the voice boxes of a variety of individuals using an easy, cheap, and effective technique: good old fashioned exercise.

A published medical speech-language pathologist, and licensed nurse with over 28 years of experience lecturing throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, Mary started off on her quest for verbal volume and control working with patients who had suffered changes to their voices because of from Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s plus syndromes, stroke, multiple sclerosis, vocal cord paralysis, or any other neurological condition which affects talking and/or swallowing. Her expertise culminated in 2008 when she formed Voice Aerobics™, a patient-driven, home-based voice strengthening company.

How Does It Work Exactly?

A healthy voice requires functioning vocal folds, healthy and well-hydrated (moist) tissue, and a good breath support. The Voice Aerobics™ program started off originally as a 50-minute program which combined elements of traditional voice therapy with that of exercise physiology. By simply working out the body parts responsible, one strengthens their usage, enabling a better range of motion which in turns applies to the sound produced by these muscles.

My Voice Volume Is Fine, But I Have Trouble Swallowing.

The act of swallowing, like speech, is a complicated, well-timed, and multi-faceted event, and trouble swallowing can develop in the same manner of disease in which voice ailments do. Failure to swallow food properly can lead to pneumonia and other serious respiratory issues—fortunately Voice Aerobics™ is also formulated to help improve with issues related to swallowing.

Voice Aerobics™ In 2011

Mary now offers a full line of products and services aimed at combining vocal function exercises with a general workout. In addition to Voice Aerobics™, the flagship, 3-part, 50-minute voice and exercise program, Mary has for sale the following:

  • The Voice Aerobics™ DVD – Gives anyone the opportunity to gain the benefits offered in the Voice Aerobics™ program from the comfort and convenience of their home or office.
  • Voice Aerobics™ Songbirds is a 22-minuted audio CD containing resonant voice exercises set to music. It is a fun, portable way to practice strengthening your vocal cords on the go.
  • Voice Aerobics™ Grand Slam is a deck of playing cards which illustrate several exercises from the voice aerobics DVD.
  • Voice Aerobics™ Digital Voice Amplifier is a voice amplification device that com delivers 15 watts of booming, sound-magnifying power.

March 27, 2012

Death By Chair

Filed under: discount canadian prescriptions — drwatson @ 7:35 pm

woman sitting down at deskNew studies and data reviews have now shown that sitting is hazardous to a person’s health. On average, people now sit over 9 hours a day at their jobs and at home. Studies and reviews have shown that, sitting for long periods of time (over six hours per day) can cause a greater risk of death within a 15-year span as opposed to people who sit for less than three hours a day — a 40% greater risk.

Sitting Ducks for Disease

A data review also revealed that obese people sit for, on average, 2.5 hours longer per day than people within a normal weight range. This increase in sitting and obesity also means an increase in chance of death from diseases typically associated with sedentary behavior — such as diabetes and heart disease. But it also has shown an increase in risk of several types of cancer.

Additionally, studies have revealed that people who sat the most were half as more likely to die than their control counterparts. The most significant find of this study was that the effects were true regardless of whether or not the people smoked, regardless of their age groups, and regardless of physical activity levels. In other words, even though some people in the sitting group got at least 30 minutes of activity per day, it didn’t matter. The increased risk was the same.

The Numbers

Overall, the studies showed a variety of results of the hazards of sitting, explained by numbers:

  • Each hour of television watched can reduce a person’s lifespan by 22 minutes.
  • The moment a person sits down, the enzymes that break down fat in a person’s body drop by 90%.
  • The rate of cardiovascular disease in people with sitting jobs is twice (2x) that of people with standing jobs.

Researchers are getting more and more information on the sitting issue, increasing their understanding of the hazards of sitting. With the amount of office jobs oriented to sitting at a desk all day, an increasing amount of death risk may soon become an epidemic.

Currently, researchers are working on discovering how much activity is needed to counterbalance the effects of sitting for long periods of time, and how to avoid sitting for long periods of time.

The current research is clear, however: sitting is not pretty.

March 20, 2012

Children and Their iPads

Filed under: children,iPhone — drwatson @ 8:34 pm

The correlation between video games and childhood obesity has been studied since the rise of video games in the early 80’s.  Since then, video games have become more enticing, more realistic, and more compelling than the video games of old.  The iPad and similar devices are new platforms that lead to this path of larger children and adults because of its portability and long battery life.  Children are spending more time with their iPads than they are engaging in physical activity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity in 6-11 year olds has gone from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008.  There was an increase within adolescents aged 12-19 from 5% to 18%.   Many media outlets emphasize the need for children and iPads as a replacement for the television and video games, though that doesn’t answer the original question about whether these forms of distraction are good in the first place.

In order to remain healthy, the CDC recommends that the average child do at least 1 hour of physical activity each day.  Here are some of the differences between obese and healthy children:

Obese children:

  • Are at higher risk for heart disease.
  • Are more likely to develop diabetes.
  • Are at greater risk for bone and joint problems.
  • Are candidates for psychological problems such as poor self esteem.
  • Are at an increased risk for certain types of cancers.

Healthy children:

  • Have increased physical activity.
  • Have lower risk of types of cancers.
  • Have healthy eating habits.

Not only do iPads increase the likelihood of obesity, but they stem the child’s cognitive abilities as well.  The iPad acts as a babysitter, and children’s attention spans are lowering.  The number of iPad apps for children is rising as a result of this trend.  With more children having iPads and mobile devices at their disposal, the market is becoming saturated with educational applications.

Benefits of Children and iPads

The iPad can also positively influence a child’s cognitive ability.  Because of the interactive nature of the iPad, children are learning their numbers and letters, engaging with shapes, and more.  A few positive applications include: Fish School, an application which teaches children their numbers and letters, Math Bingo, where children get to fill out math problems on a bingo card, and 123 World Geography, a coloring exercise for children to learn their world geography.

Developers are also creating iPad apps for children with special needs.  Those special needs children are becoming more socially adept, receiving language skills, and more.   There is also an increase in confidence with special needs children as a result of their interaction with the iPad.

While obesity and cognitive dysfunction are concerns when children use iPads, the positive effects of iPads and children can be accentuated with limited use.  Parents should limit their child’s iPad use to between 1 and 2 hours a day, and use the remaining time for interaction, physical activity, and unstructured play.

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