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April 27, 2010 Dear Subscriber, Psoriasis can be uncomfortable, painful, even embarrassing. Find out more about causes, symptoms and treatments. Also this week, get the latest on new acne treatments, use the calorie calculator to help maintain your weight, watch a slide show on fiber, and use the following link to vote for us in the Webby's People's Voice Awards: http://webby.aol.com/living/health. Voting ends this week. Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The team at MayoClinic.com
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Featured Topic Psoriasis Psoriasis Though psoriasis can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, you can take steps to improve your symptoms. Psoriasis treatment: Can fish oil supplements reduce symptoms? Fish oil supplements may reduce psoriasis symptoms, but use caution. Psoriatic arthritis A small percentage of people with psoriasis may develop joint pain called psoriatic arthritis. Get the basics here. Books & Newsletters Why not take advantage of this special offer? We'll send you a complimentary issue of "Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource," America's leading health newsletter for women, along with two special reports on weight control and joint health. You risk nothing. Order your trial issue today! Highlights Acne treatments: Emerging therapies for clearer skin New acne treatments, including blue light therapy, may help with acne care. Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring Home blood pressure monitoring can motivate you to reach your target numbers. Here's how to do it accurately. Teen eating disorders: Tips to protect your teen Teen eating disorders can take a heavy toll on adolescents. Find out what you can do to promote a healthy body image. VBAC: Insight from a Mayo Clinic specialist Considering VBAC? A Mayo Clinic specialist answers important questions about vaginal birth after C-section. Water: How much should you drink every day? Drinking eight glasses of water a day yet still feel thirsty? Find out why satisfying your water needs may not be that simple. Featured Tools Calorie calculator Calculate the number of calories you need daily to maintain your weight. Mayo Clinic Mobile Symptom Checker Mayo Clinic is providing answers right at your fingertips. The Mayo Clinic Symptom Checker app is now available for your iPhone or iPod Touch. Symptom Checker Foot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Now Playing: Slide Show Visual guide to a high-fiber diet Are you getting enough fiber? If not, this guide demonstrates how easy it is to add fiber to your diet. Announcing Mayo Clinic's 'Alzheimer's Caregiving' newsletter If Alzheimer's disease has touched your life, you need answers and guidance from a reliable source. Mayo Clinic now offers a biweekly e-newsletter devoted specifically to issues and concerns related to caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Get medical insight from Mayo experts and find tips from other caregivers for making day-to-day activities easier for yourself and your loved one. Join our FREE service today. Healthy Recipes French green lentil salad Quinoa risotto with arugula and Parmesan Pasta with spinach, garbanzos and raisins Grapes and walnuts with lemon sour cream sauce Now Blogging Stress: Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself Living with diabetes: Weight loss key in preventing or controlling diabetes Quit smoking: Establish firm roots as you become an ex-smoker Living with cancer: Tips for talking with your children about cancer diagnosis STDs: Syphilis makes a stealthy comeback Nutrition-wise: Raw milk debate heats up Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic specialists Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure? Detox diets: Do they work? Mild depression: Are antidepressants effective? Probiotics: Important for a healthy diet? Protein shakes: Good for weight loss? Now Playing: Video Carpal tunnel surgery — which option's safest? Of the two surgical options for carpal tunnel syndrome — endoscopic and open release — which has the least risk? Health Tip Of The Week Mani-pedi: What to tell your nail tech Speak up at the salon! Ask the nail tech not to cut your cuticles. This can lead to nail infections. Also ask about tool sterilization. Unsterilized tools may transmit viral infections, such as hepatitis B or warts. 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 Pap smear Peanut allergy Peripheral artery disease (PAD) Sciatica Wisdom tooth extraction 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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