Articles written by Jacqueline Trovato

Men can experience chemical imbalances with specific symptoms that can indicate a deficiency in a male hormone.

Mar 25, 2012 - Jacqueline Trovato

An imbalance in hormones can cause a number of symptoms in women. This article features some steps women can take to learn if they need treatment.

Mar 25, 2012 - Jacqueline Trovato

Medical massage is massage therapy that is designed to heal and alleviate medical conditions diagnosed by a physician.

Nov 8, 2010 - Jacqueline Trovato

Back pain is one of the most costly and common health conditions in the U.S. today; and it is a leading cause of doctor visits.

Nov 8, 2010 - Jacqueline Trovato

Visual perception involves not only the eyes but the brain and how it interprets and organizes information.

Oct 4, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

In most cases, when a woman has a mastectomy, she thankfully has the option to have her breast(s) reconstructed.

Jul 30, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

The savvy traveler always knows when to negotiate, and can save money on hotel and car rental rates.

Jul 29, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

The smart traveler knows when and how to negotiate with an airline.

Jul 29, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Subordinates don't negotiate enough with their bosses. There's lots of blame to share, but the important thing is that everybody-and the organization-is worse off.

Jul 28, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

One of the most important concepts to understand when negotiating is to establish an Envelope of Negotiation.

Jul 28, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Humans still carry a few leftovers from their evolutionary past. One of them sits at the top of their spinal column: the brain of a reptile.

Jul 27, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Most men only go to the doctor when they believe something is wrong. They will religiously schedule maintenance on their car or truck, but not for themselves.

Jul 7, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

There are two ways to get people to voluntarily do something. They can be persuaded to do it, or negotiated with.

Jul 7, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

The warmth and light of the summer sun is a delight for most of us. But too much time in the sun can result in a painful sunburn.

Jun 27, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that's triggered by a traumatic event.

Jun 16, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Fat is a major source of energy and aids the body in absorbing vitamins. It's important for proper growth, development and keeping us healthy.

Jun 15, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

The biggest negotiating mistake people make is thinking that if they are generous with the other side, they will reciprocate with generosity.

Jun 13, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Whether we are aware of it or not, we all negotiate on a daily basis in both our personal and professional lives.

Jun 9, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach. This smaller stomach is then reconnected or bypassed to the small intestine.

Jun 3, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Many homeowners, confronted by bids bigger than budgets, start thinking about doing their own home repair projects.

Jun 3, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

There are a number of ways to hammer a contractor for a lower price. But it's not always wise to do so.

Jun 3, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

With the recession, many people are keeping their cars longer rather than purchasing new ones. So for these folks, auto repair bills will start to climb.

Jun 3, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

How many times have you heard about your friend's dog that is "non-allergenic?"

Jun 1, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

We continue to hear reports of anabolic steroid abuse by professional athletes. Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (androgens).

May 30, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Many people with drug or alcohol addiction tend to postpone seeking help from a drug treatment center because of privacy fears.

May 29, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Adults are not getting the vaccinations they need to keep from getting serious diseases, and are leaving themselves vulnerable to serious illness.

May 29, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

There are two types of testicular cysts. The first, a spermatocele, is non-cancerous. The second, a scrotal mass, could possible be cancerous.

May 22, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Whether you're looking for a job or currently employed, negotiating your salary will likely be one of the more stressful things you do.

May 15, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

If you have asthma, using a peak flow meter allows you to measure how well you're breathing.

May 15, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Children around the age of two have a growing sense of independence where they strive for control over their environment.

May 13, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

With 70 percent of the Earth's surface covered by water, it is certainly feasible that flowing water should be a good source of alternative energy.

May 9, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

COPD is not curable but you can prevent it by not smoking.

May 6, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

What is a Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate (PIF)?

May 6, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Your behavior is influenced by individual perceptions of situations and/or events.

May 5, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

As a patient with asthma, you continually make decisions about what treatment options to use and when they should be taken. But you may need help.

May 5, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

If your asthma episodes increase, or worsen when you are at work, then you may have occupational asthma.

May 5, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

With all the talk about Swine Flu, it's important to remember that the flu that typically spreads each year is as dangerous, if not more so.

May 5, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Allergy testing is an important tool your doctor uses to determine exactly what you are allergic to.

May 1, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato