A Story About a Sugar: The X-Factor

Posted on11. Jun, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

I want to tell y’all a little story about a sugar – Xylitol. Cool name. Sounds a little futuristic. In my mind, any name with X’s or Z’s sounds like something from a 1950’s scifi movie. Maybe an alien name. First, to see the full image, click on the image that accompanies this blog post [...]

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Rhinitis medicamentosa

Posted on12. May, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Getting the Oxymetazoline Monkey Off Your Back: Don’t Become an Oxy-Addict!   Oxymetazoline – Afrin, Neosynephrine, Dristan – oxymetazoline. If you have chronic nasal congestion, oxymetazoline can provide pure magical relief. For short periods. It can reduce nasal swelling to help eliminate an acute sinusitis, or simply to help open your nose during a “cold”. [...]

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Ask The Expert – Breathe Easier with Acupuncture Part 2

Posted on14. Apr, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

This is Part 2 of the Ask-the-Expert article on using Acupuncture as a remedy for Childhood Asthma. Please see Part 1, Acupuncture for Childhood Asthma, for an introduction to our expert, Robin Green, who has earned a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a License in Acupuncture. I want to send a [...]

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Ask The Expert – Acupuncture For Childhood Asthma?

Posted on07. Apr, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

It is with great excitement that I introduce our expert for this Ask The Expert series – Robin Green, L.Ac. (that’s Licensed Acupuncturist). She has also earned a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM)! Robin is well-trained and experienced in the healing arts, and she is passionate about working to optimize the health of [...]

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Poll Results: What is Your Method for Nasal Saline Rinses?

Posted on31. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Well, the poll results are in. I usually  try to take a poll down once a couple hundred results are recorded. This poll has reached over 290 results, and the results were not what I had expected: What Methods Do We Use for Nasal Saline Rinses? 51% still use the Neti pot, as you can [...]

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Top 15 Posts So Far

Posted on24. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

This is boogordoctor.com’s first birthday, so I thought it might be a good time to review what you thought were the best articles here. I recently thanked y’all for making my first ever blogging experience a good one. I have met many friends through this blog, and according to emails and comments, have helped some [...]

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When Considering Probiotics, Consider This

Posted on17. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Randomized Clinical Trials have clearly demonstrated benefits of Probiotics for certain populations, but what do you look for when looking for a probiotic? Here is a review of the things to consider.

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Rhinitis of Pregnancy – What It Is, What To Do About It

Posted on03. Mar, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Miracles Yes, growing a new human inside you is a miracle, one of life’s wonders. Something to cherish, and we men envy this about you. You –  woman – are amazing! But, we don’t envy the physiological toll that pregnancy collects from you women – pregnancy, for all of its beauty, can be physically grueling. [...]

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5-Step Program to Eliminate Chronic Sinusitis (and 1 more)

Posted on24. Feb, 2011 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

We know that chronic sinusitis is the result of biofilm-forming bacteria. How can we use that information to treat sinusitis? Here is a 5-step program to eliminate biofilm and sinusitis – for you or your child.

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Is That Ear Infection Really New Teeth?

Posted on16. Dec, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

The most common diagnosis of infancy is Otitis. Ear Infections. But what if many of those are something else? How common is it for TEETHING to be diagnosed as Otitis? Read on for more, and – most importantly – what to do about it.

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Reflux in Children – Causes and Treatments

Posted on18. Nov, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

So, my last post discussed the role of reflux in asthma. Note that medical research shows that reflux plays a big role in rhinitis, sinusitis, and otitis also. This article discusses causes and treatments for reflux. What Causes Reflux? Let’s start the answer by saying “we don’t know”. The rest is mostly speculation, educated guessing. [...]

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Dust Mite Dust-Up

Posted on30. Sep, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

That image is a scanning electron micrograph photo of a group of American House Dust Mites having a party.  These little guys are the most common indoor allergen and trigger for asthma, and they contribute to rhinitis and eczema. Here are some facts, and 12 STEPS that you can take put a damper on their [...]

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Better Living Through LESS Chemistry: 8 Natural Alternatives to Toxic Cleaners

Posted on26. Aug, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) are ubiquitous – they are all around us, and in us. In addition to allergies, rhinitis, asthma, alterations in our immune systems, and neuro-toxicity, these toxins have been linked to cancer, diabetes, and birth defects. We have recently reviewed how to reduce them in our water and our food. Here are some small steps that will make a BIG difference in your life.

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Honey – Nature’s Antibiotic

Posted on24. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

You may have noticed that your honey never seems to develop mold or bacterial contamination, even when it isn’t refrigerated after opening.  We now know why this is: honey has innate anti-microbial activity. Honey is a natural antibiotic !!  Who knew? Well, it seems that ancient humans knew:  For over 2 thousand years humans have [...]

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A Few Words About Being Natural

Posted on23. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

We are bombarded with marketing copy, everywhere, claiming that the contents are “natural”.  Of course, “organic natural” is even better. Natural ingredients, natural remedy, natural health, natural healing, natural flavor, natural whatever. These claims are ALWAYS made with an air of superiority, and always imply that natural is safer. We, as consumers, prefer natural ingredients.  Including [...]

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The 8 Basic Principles to Control Your Child’s Sinusitis

Posted on10. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

For most of my sinusitis patients, the doctors have tried everything to treat their sinus troubles. Their parents feel like their kids are an ongoing experiment for those docs. Chronic sinusitis is a challenge. Everyone is frustrated: the child, the parents, the docs. There is no easy answer. No quick cure. Even so, you CAN make things better with a few simple rules. Here are the 8 basic tips that you can follow to improve the quality of life for YOUR little boogor-head.

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Thanks ShoutOut

Posted on07. Jun, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

I want to thank “Dr. Hana” for helping put a check mark next to one of my BIG to-do’s. It isn’t often that one of the BIG items on my long (way too long) to-do list gets a check-mark. It is truly remarkable when someone else takes care of the check-mark, with no effort on my part.

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Definitions: Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Ayurveda

Posted on27. May, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Cruising the internet for health-related information, you will encounter all sorts of terms and claims. These terms are often used to imply superiority of method or approach by whoever is using them. For example, a site might claim that their remedies are homeopathic, or naturopathic, or “natural,” claiming superior results. With no judgment regarding which is superior, here is a description of each.

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Saline Sinus Rinses: What Good Are They? 4/4

Posted on13. May, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

If you insist on making your own saline solution …

Before I switched over to the store-bought, Nasopure saline rinse system, this is the recipe I used for years:

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Saline Sinus Rinses: What Good Are They? 3/4

Posted on06. May, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

It’s one thing to have someone suggest that you should do saline sinus rinses. They usually won’t tell you how to do them, like it’s something too indelicate to discuss. Well, let’s discuss it now …

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