In this issue: Cellulite remedies, walking and ankle weights, alternative medicine warnings and more

Do your homework on possible cure-alls. Manage my newsletter. HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic is ranked #1 in the nation. Vol. 20, Issue 55 | July 8, 2019 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Integrative medicine: Evaluate CAM claims If you're considering a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatment, such as an herbal supplement, do your homework first. Here's how to weed out misinformation. Work-life balance: Tips to reclaim control Married to your work? Balancing time at your job and time at home may help you feel less stressed and healthier. Try these helpful suggestions. EXPERT ANSWERS Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know Probiotics are "good" bacteria that may help treat or prevent illness. Should you include them in your diet? Ankle weights for fitness walkers: Good idea? If walking is a part of your fitness routine, skip the ankle weights and simply pick up the pace. Here's why. PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Gout Sun allergy Animal bites: First aid Cellulite CPAP machines: Tips for avoiding 10 common problems TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. Calorie calculator BMI calculator MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES Discover 4 simple steps to live a resilient, joy-filled life! The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness is a great companion to The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living. Anchored in science and accessible to everyone, this book focuses on building resilience in the face of stress and difficulty through a simple four-step plan. Learn more. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Get tips from people like you Summertime is here and sun protection is especially important for people with skin conditions. Ask questions. Get answers. Find support from people like you on Mayo Clinic Connect. HEALTHY RECIPES Tomato-basil pizza Summer vegetable soup Grilled snapper curry HEALTH TIP Do your sunglasses get the job done? Sunglasses are more than a fashion statement. When you're shopping for shades, skip sunglasses that don't offer details about ultraviolent (UV) radiation protection. Instead look for sunglasses that block at least 99% of both UVA and UVB rays. Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities 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. Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network! Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Discover your Network Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters Thanks for joining our mailing list, ronernie.thelist@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL. REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service © 2019 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.