In this issue: Everyday solutions to back pain, Mayo Clinic travels to Mount Everest, preventing migraines and more

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Vol. 13, Issue 18
May 2, 2012 Dear Subscriber, Aching back? Low back pain becomes chronic partly from the way you sit, stand and move. Get everyday solutions from Mayo Clinic experts. Also this week, see a scientific expedition to the top of the world, find out what to expect after a C-section, get a health tip on preventing migraines, and more. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Low Back Pain Low back pain: Everyday solutions Chronic low back pain has no single cause, but the way you sit, stand and move can indirectly make matters worse. Learn to identify and break bad back habits. Books & Newsletters Don't miss this special offer. We'll send you a risk-free issue of "Mayo Clinic Health Letter," America's favorite health newsletter, developed by Mayo Clinic doctors. As a bonus gift, we'll send you two free special reports on weight control and arthritis. Learn six ways to lose weight safely and permanently, and see which alternative treatments could help your arthritis. Order now! Highlights Mayo Clinic on Mount Everest Follow our team of scientists to the top of the world to learn how this research affects patients on the ground. C-section recovery: What to expect Wonder how a C-section will affect your body? Know what to expect as you recover from a C-section. Diarrhea: Cancer-related causes and how to cope Cancer and its treatment can cause diarrhea. Find out what's normal and what's a sign of something more. Sample menus for the DASH eating plan Interested in following the DASH eating plan but not sure how? Here are sample menus to get you started. Sex headaches Sex headaches are usually nothing to worry about. But they can sometimes be associated with bleeding problems inside and around the brain. Featured Tools Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Did You Know? Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution dedicated to patient care, education and medical research. Proceeds from advertising and the sale of Mayo Clinic books and newsletters support Mayo Clinic's mission. Share our passion for science and health. Please consider a gift to Mayo Clinic. Click here to donate. Healthy Recipes Spinach-stuffed sole Sugar snap peas with fresh marjoram Salade nicoise with tapenade Tropical fruits with mint and spices Books & Newsletters Mayo Clinic offers an opportunity for you to connect with medical experts who represent the leading edge in cancer research, prevention and treatment. Subscribe for FREE to Mayo Clinic's e-newsletter "Living With Cancer." Click here to sign up today. Now Blogging Living with cancer: Tastes change during cancer treatment — Try more vegetables Nutrition-wise: Eat fresh and enjoy the flavors of spring Stress: Manage your time to reduce stress   Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: Effective? Blood poisoning: When to see a doctor Can you recommend a diet after gallbladder removal? Detox diets: Do they work? Lupus: How does it affect the kidneys? Health Tip Of The Week Stop your next migraine before it starts Medication is a proven way to treat and prevent migraines, but medication is only part of the story. Healthy habits can sometimes stop migraine pain before it starts: 1. Establish regular sleep hours. Take time to unwind at the end of the day. If you can't fall asleep, read or do another quiet activity until you become drowsy. 2. Eat at about the same time every day. Don't skip meals. Avoid foods that seem to trigger migraines. 3. Exercise regularly. 4. Keep stress under control. Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Try a daily dose of healthy lifestyle tips from MayoClinic.com. Receive the tips through your favorite RSS reader. Health Digest A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information Alcohol intolerance Arteriovenous fistula Bundle branch block Exercise headaches Farsightedness For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. For questions or comments, please contact Customer Service. If you no longer wish to receive Mayo Clinic Housecall, click here to unsubscribe: Unsubscribe. Or you may visit the Housecall subscription services page to SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your email address. Visit the Housecall archive to read past issues. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend.
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