Get the latest medical advice to help teens look and feel their best from Doctor Robin Miller. Nature's Cure, an acne treatment company, presents STR8 UP, Health Talk for Teens. Each show strives to deliver candid, expert information to help adolescents make healthy decisions as they go through puberty. Topics focus on issues affecting the physical and emotional well-being of today's youth, including tattoos and piercings, mononucleosis, sports safety, exercise, skin care, nutrition and diet trends, personal hygiene, and dealing with stress. http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/ en-us http://www.naturescure.com/str8up/str8up.jpg http://www.naturescure.com/ Copyright 2006 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:10:00 -0800 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:10:00 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss heather@naturescure.com Nature's Cure Get the latest on skin care, diet and exercise, dealing with stress and MORE. Nature's Cure presents STR8 UP, Health Talk for Teens, expert advice for teenagers to look and feel their best from Dr. Robin Miller. Get the latest medical advice to help teens look and feel their best from Doctor Robin Miller. Nature's Cure, an acne treatment company, presents STR8 UP, Health Talk for Teens. Each show strives to deliver candid, expert information to help adolescents make healthy decisions as they go through puberty. Topics focus on issues affecting the physical and emotional well-being of today's youth, including tattoos and piercings, mononucleosis, sports safety, exercise, skin care, nutrition and diet trends, personal hygiene, and dealing with stress. Get the latest medical advice to help teens look and feel their best from Doctor Robin Miller. Nature's Cure, an acne treatment company, presents STR8 UP, Health Talk for Teens. Each show strives to deliver candid, expert information to help adolescents make healthy decisions as they go through puberty. Topics focus on issues affecting the physical and emotional well-being of today's youth, including tattoos and piercings, mononucleosis, sports safety, exercise, skin care, nutrition and diet trends, personal hygiene, and dealing with stress. Nature's Cure podcast@naturescure.com no http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/nature-vs.-science-in-skin-care.html Every magazine wants to tell you the latest and greatest on how to make your skin look its best. What advice can you trust? Get it straight with Dr. Robin Miller:
* What ingredients should I look for?
* Do those unconventional remedies work?
* What about the products sold at my local drugstore or supermarket?

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:10:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/nature-vs.-science-in-skin-care.mp3 Nature's Cure no Every magazine wants to tell you the latest and greatest on how to make your skin look its best. Wha... Every magazine wants to tell you the latest and greatest on how to make your skin look its best. What advice can you trust? Get it straight with Dr. Robin Miller: * What ingredients should I look for? * Do those unconventional remedies work? * What about the products sold at my local drugstore or supermarket? 3917532 acne medication, skin, healthy, skin care, teen, straight up, doctor, expert advice, get rid of acne http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/should-i-do-my-own-body-piercing.html It's tempting to do your own body piercing, but is it smart? Dr. Robin Miller will give you the facts on this tempting topic.
* What are the risks of doing my own piercing?
* What rules should be followed to avoid infection?
* What is the best way to keep a new piercing clean?

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:09:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/should-i-do-my-own-body-piercing.mp3 Nature's Cure no It's tempting to do your own body piercing, but is it smart? Dr. Robin Miller will give you the fact... It's tempting to do your own body piercing, but is it smart? Dr. Robin Miller will give you the facts on this tempting topic. * What are the risks of doing my own piercing? * What rules should be followed to avoid infection? * What is the best way to keep a new piercing clean? 3054446 body piercing, beauty, health, infection, disease, straight up, doctor, professional advice http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/adhd.html Just about everyone has heard something about Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but do you really know the facts? In this episode, Dr. Robin Miller will tell you all about the symptoms and available treatments.
* How many people have ADD or ADHD and what are the symptoms?
* Is there anything besides medicine that can help?
* How do the medicines work?

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:06:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/adhd.mp3 Nature's Cure no Just about everyone has heard something about Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hypera... Just about everyone has heard something about Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but do you really know the facts? In this episode, Dr. Robin Miller will tell you all about the symptoms and available treatments. * How many people have ADD or ADHD and what are the symptoms? * Is there anything besides medicine that can help? * How do the medicines work? 3356631 ADD, ADHD, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, medicine, doctor, expert advice, beauty, straight up http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/shouldering-competition.html Teens today live in an increasingly competitive environment, which can sometimes lead to stress and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Robin Miller talks about how to deal with competition:
* Stress-related symptoms
* Strategies used by real athletes to excel
* Techniques to keep yourself at the top of your game

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:05:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/shouldering-competition.mp3 Nature's Cure no Teens today live in an increasingly competitive environment, which can sometimes lead to stress and ... Teens today live in an increasingly competitive environment, which can sometimes lead to stress and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Robin Miller talks about how to deal with competition: * Stress-related symptoms * Strategies used by real athletes to excel * Techniques to keep yourself at the top of your game 3057372 sports, competition, stress, anxiety, beauty, straight up, health talk, doctor, advice, athlete, straight up http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/sleep-problems-for-teens.html Ever had trouble falling asleep or not feeling rested when you wake up? More and more teens are starting to experience sleep problems. Dr. Robin Miller will tell you what they're all about:
* Why do we need sleep?
* The amount of sleep needed for teens
* Common sleep issues and their causes
* Tips for overcoming sleep issues

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:02:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/sleep-problems-for-teens.mp3 Nature's Cure no Ever had trouble falling asleep or not feeling rested when you wake up? More and more teens are star... Ever had trouble falling asleep or not feeling rested when you wake up? More and more teens are starting to experience sleep problems. Dr. Robin Miller will tell you what they're all about: * Why do we need sleep? * The amount of sleep needed for teens * Common sleep issues and their causes * Tips for overcoming sleep issues 3763723 sleep, depression, nightmares, restless, rest, beauty, health, straight up, insomnia http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/anorexia-and-bulimia.html Anorexia is getting a lot of attention these days, especially because of the recent tragedies in the modeling industry. Dr. Robin Miller reviews this eating disorder so that you can have all the facts.
* Society's pressure to be thin
* Signs of anorexia and bulimia
* How eating disorders affect your body

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/anorexia-and-bulimia.mp3 Nature's Cure no Anorexia is getting a lot of attention these days, especially because of the recent tragedies in the... Anorexia is getting a lot of attention these days, especially because of the recent tragedies in the modeling industry. Dr. Robin Miller reviews this eating disorder so that you can have all the facts. * Society's pressure to be thin * Signs of anorexia and bulimia * How eating disorders affect your body 3303132 eating disorder, beauty, straight up, thin, skinny, binging, purging, starve http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/depression--do-you-have-it.html How do you know if you're depressed or just sad? Dr. Robin Miller asks all the right questions to help you figure it out.
* How to determine if you might be depressed
* Treatments for depression
* Where to find help

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:59:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/depression--do-you-have-it.mp3 Nature's Cure no How do you know if you're depressed or just sad? Dr. Robin Miller asks all the right questions to he... How do you know if you're depressed or just sad? Dr. Robin Miller asks all the right questions to help you figure it out. * How to determine if you might be depressed * Treatments for depression * Where to find help 3441059 depression, sad, beauty, straight up, depressed http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/prescription-drugs-can-be-abused--too.html Drug abuse doesn't always refer to illegal street drugs; if used improperly, even prescription medication can be abused. In this episode, Dr. Robin Miller reviews the potential dangers these medications can bring:
* Popularly misused medicines
* How to know if you or someone you know is addicted
* The importance of safe choices

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:57:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/prescription-drugs-can-be-abused--too.mp3 Nature's Cure no Drug abuse doesn't always refer to illegal street drugs; if used improperly, even prescription medic... Drug abuse doesn't always refer to illegal street drugs; if used improperly, even prescription medication can be abused. In this episode, Dr. Robin Miller reviews the potential dangers these medications can bring: * Popularly misused medicines * How to know if you or someone you know is addicted * The importance of safe choices 3210763 prescription medication, drugs, abuse, addiction, http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/when-should-i-see-a-dermatologist-for-my-acne.html There are so many products out there to treat acne. How do you know if you should take care of the problem yourself or go see a doctor? Dr. Robin Miller is here to give you the facts in this week's show!
*Acne medications available over the counter (at the store)
* Straight forward skin care for acne prone skin
* When to make the decision to see a dermatologist

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:37:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/am-i-in-a-healthy-relationship.html When you're swept up in the emotions of a relationship, it can be hard to tell if you're in a situation that is good for you. Dr. Robin Miller asks important questions to help you to determine if you should stay or go.
* 6 questions to determine if your relationship is healthy
* Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship
* How to make the most out of your teen years

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:35:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/am-i-in-a-healthy-relationship.mp3 Nature's Cure no When you're swept up in the emotions of a relationship, it can be hard to tell if you're in a situat... When you're swept up in the emotions of a relationship, it can be hard to tell if you're in a situation that is good for you. Dr. Robin Miller asks important questions to help you to determine if you should stay or go. * 6 questions to determine if your relationship is healthy * Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship * How to make the most out of your teen years 3410548 boyfriend, girlfriend, respect, abuse, beauty, dating violence, change http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/second-hand-smoke.html Most people are aware of second hand smoke, but do you know that breathing it in can be just as bad or worse than smoking? Find out the facts from Dr. Robin Miller:
* Chemicals in second hand smoke
* Health problems caused by second hand smoke
* What to do if you're with a smoker

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:33:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/second-hand-smoke.mp3 Nature's Cure no Most people are aware of second hand smoke, but do you know that breathing it in can be just as bad ... Most people are aware of second hand smoke, but do you know that breathing it in can be just as bad or worse than smoking? Find out the facts from Dr. Robin Miller: * Chemicals in second hand smoke * Health problems caused by second hand smoke * What to do if you're with a smoker 2550387 smoke, second hand, smoking, cigarette, cancer, asthma, heart disease, beauty, health http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/mono.html It's known as the kissing disease, but what else do you know about Mononucleosis? Dr. Robin Miller will give you the facts and let you know how to cope if you've got it.
* Symptoms of Mononucleosis
* How the virus is spread
* What to do if you have it

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:32:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/mono.mp3 Nature's Cure no It's known as the kissing disease, but what else do you know about Mononucleosis? Dr. Robin Miller w... It's known as the kissing disease, but what else do you know about Mononucleosis? Dr. Robin Miller will give you the facts and let you know how to cope if you've got it. * Symptoms of Mononucleosis * How the virus is spread * What to do if you have it 28672 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, mono, mononucleosis, kissing disease http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/diet-trends:-help-or-hype.html Hearing about a new diet trend every week makes it confusing to know how to eat healthfully. Dr. Robin Miller reviews popular diets and gives sound advice on the best diet choices for a teen's body.
* Pros and Cons of current popular diets
*Healthy tips to lose or maintain your weight

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:31:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/diet-trends:-help-or-hype.mp3 Nature's Cure no Hearing about a new diet trend every week makes it confusing to know how to eat healthfully. Dr. Rob... Hearing about a new diet trend every week makes it confusing to know how to eat healthfully. Dr. Robin Miller reviews popular diets and gives sound advice on the best diet choices for a teen's body. * Pros and Cons of current popular diets *Healthy tips to lose or maintain your weight 3625379 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, body image, nutrition, overweight, healthy diet http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/sports-drinks-and-supplements-for-teen-athletes:-to-choose-or-not-to-choose.html It's easy to be tempted by the claims promised by the many sports supplements and energy drinks available on the market. But, will these tonics actually help or hurt a teen athlete? Dr. Robin Miller discusses the best way to prepare your body to perform at its peek.
* Nutritional needs of a teen athlete
* How to maintain proper hydration
* Potential dangers of sports supplements, bars, and drinks

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:25:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/sports-drinks-and-supplements-for-teen-athletes:-to-choose-or-not-to-choose.mp3 Nature's Cure no It's easy to be tempted by the claims promised by the many sports supplements and energy drinks avai... It's easy to be tempted by the claims promised by the many sports supplements and energy drinks available on the market. But, will these tonics actually help or hurt a teen athlete? Dr. Robin Miller discusses the best way to prepare your body to perform at its peek. * Nutritional needs of a teen athlete * How to maintain proper hydration * Potential dangers of sports supplements, bars, and drinks 3318179 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, sports supplements, teen athlete, nutrition, preparing for competition http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/acne.html Dr. Robin Miller reviews the causes of acne and gives the do's and don'ts on how to care for acne prone skin.
* The triggers of acne
* Tips to minimize breakouts
* Review of available over-the-counter products

]]> Health Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:18:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/acne.mp3 Nature's Cure no Dr. Robin Miller reviews the causes of acne and gives the do's and don'ts on how to care for acne pr... Dr. Robin Miller reviews the causes of acne and gives the do's and don'ts on how to care for acne prone skin. * The triggers of acne * Tips to minimize breakouts * Review of available over-the-counter products 3471988 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, pimples, oily skin, how to treat acne, zits http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/how-to-lose-weight-the-safe-way.html Losing weight is only half the battle. Dr. Robin Miller discusses how to diet smart so that the weight comes of safely and for good.
* How to determine if you are overweight or obese
* The most important factors for a healthy, successful diet
* Foods and habits to avoid if you are watching your weight
* Positive changes you can make to control your calorie intake

]]> Health Mon, 19 May 2008 14:43:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/how-to-lose-weight-the-safe-way.mp3 Nature's Cure no Losing weight is only half the battle. Dr. Robin Miller discusses how to diet smart so that the weig... Losing weight is only half the battle. Dr. Robin Miller discusses how to diet smart so that the weight comes of safely and for good. * How to determine if you are overweight or obese * The most important factors for a healthy, successful diet * Foods and habits to avoid if you are watching your weight * Positive changes you can make to control your calorie intake 3441059 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, body image, nutrition, overweight, healthy diet http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/stress-and-the-bod.html Stress is a part of life, so it's important to know how to deal with it in a healthy way. Find out what Dr. Robin Miller has to say about coping with stress in order to avoid its nasty side effects.
* Effects of long-term stress on the body
* How to avoid becomming over-stressed
* Tips to alleviate the stress you have

]]> Health Mon, 19 May 2008 14:43:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/stress-and-the-bod.mp3 Nature's Cure no Stress is a part of life, so it's important to know how to deal with it in a healthy way. Find out w... Stress is a part of life, so it's important to know how to deal with it in a healthy way. Find out what Dr. Robin Miller has to say about coping with stress in order to avoid its nasty side effects. * Effects of long-term stress on the body * How to avoid becomming over-stressed * Tips to alleviate the stress you have 3256739 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, stress, coping with stress, handling stress, effects of stress http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/teen-obesity.html Dr. Robin Miller discusses the obesity epidemic in our country that is now spreading to teens. Find out what you can do to live healthfully and prevent the early onset of many diseases.
* How to determine if you are obese
* Exercise and diet advice for those who are overweight

]]> Health Mon, 19 May 2008 14:42:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/teen-obesity.mp3 Nature's Cure no Dr. Robin Miller discusses the obesity epidemic in our country that is now spreading to teens. Find ... Dr. Robin Miller discusses the obesity epidemic in our country that is now spreading to teens. Find out what you can do to live healthfully and prevent the early onset of many diseases. * How to determine if you are obese * Exercise and diet advice for those who are overweight 3809699 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, obesity, body image, overweight, healthy eating http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/body-odor.html This week Dr. Robin Miller reviews a problem every teen has to tackle: body odor! Find out where is that stench coming from and what you can do about it.
* What causes body odor
* Activities to avoid if you're a chronic sweater
* Tips for controlling body odor

]]> Health Mon, 19 May 2008 14:42:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/body-odor.mp3 Nature's Cure no This week Dr. Robin Miller reviews a problem every teen has to tackle: body odor! Find out where is ... This week Dr. Robin Miller reviews a problem every teen has to tackle: body odor! Find out where is that stench coming from and what you can do about it. * What causes body odor * Activities to avoid if you're a chronic sweater * Tips for controlling body odor 3195299 beauty, doctor, medical advice, expert advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, body odor, sweat, deodorant, hygiene http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/tattoos-and-piercing.html This week Dr. Robin Miller discusses the popular trend of tattoos and piercing. Find out what you need to know before going under the needle!

* Things to know before selecting a tattoo or piercing parlor
* How to care for a new tattoo or piercing
* What to do if you get an infection

]]> Health Mon, 19 May 2008 14:40:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/tattoos-and-piercing.mp3 Nature's Cure no This week Dr. Robin Miller discusses the popular trend of tattoos and piercing. Find out what you ne... This week Dr. Robin Miller discusses the popular trend of tattoos and piercing. Find out what you need to know before going under the needle! * Things to know before selecting a tattoo or piercing parlor * How to care for a new tattoo or piercing * What to do if you get an infection 3441059 beauty, doctor, medical advice, healthy living, healthy lifestyle, puberty, acne, tattoos, tattooing, piercing, body image, treating infections http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/tanning-101.html Everyone knows that tanning can lead to dangerous consequences down the road, but that doesn't stop us from seeking out that golden glow. Dr. Robin Miller talks about how to achieve the summer color you want without the risk.

* How sunless tanners work
* Which types to try and which to avoid
* The best way to achieve natural looking color
* Important sun safety information

]]> Health Mon, 19 May 2008 14:34:00 -0800 http://www.naturescure.com/promotions-and-media/podcast/tanning-101.mp3 Nature's Cure no Everyone knows that tanning can lead to dangerous consequences down the road, but that doesn't stop ... Everyone knows that tanning can lead to dangerous consequences down the road, but that doesn't stop us from seeking out that golden glow. Dr. Robin Miller talks about how to achieve the summer color you want without the risk. * How sunless tanners work * Which types to try and which to avoid * The best way to achieve natural looking color * Important sun safety information 2980468 beauty, fake bake, self-tanning, tanning salon, tanning bed, sunless tanner, SPF, skin cancer, sun spots, wrinkles, sunscreen, straight up