This guide is meant to help individuals understand how to approach solving medical problems. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Remember, while this guide provides a general approach to solving medical problems, each person and each medical condition is unique. Always follow the advice of your healthcare provider and don't hesitate to seek medical attention if you're not feeling well. Your health is important, and it's always better to...

How I Rediscovered the Ancient Secrets for Calming Crying BabiesI certainly didn't realize how easy it was to calm crying babies when I began my pediatric studies in the early 1970s. During my medical-school training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, my professors taught me that babies scream due to gas pains, so there were two valid approaches for soothing colic. First, try Grandmother's advice of holding, rocking, and pacifiers. If that failed, try medicine: sedatives (to push a baby into sleep), anti-spasm medicines (to treat stomach cramps), or anti-gas drops (to help get out...