NATURAL REMEDIES

Caribbean herbalist keeps old traditions alive

A Curacao school teacher has become the go-to authority on the healing power of native plants and traditional beliefs.

Ex-Heat star takes shot at heart disease

Tim Hardaway has started a walking club aimed at helping the black community reduce its risk of cardiovascular disease.

5 things you didn't know about metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia

JOCK DOC

Help's at hand for wrist injury

Q: I am a 30-year-old high-level tennis player and I have been having problems with my right wrist for three months. A hand specialist ordered an arthrogram and an MRI scan and told me that I had a tear of my TFCC. He said that if rest doesn't help, I might need surgery. What is the TFCC and what are my chances of it getting better?

DOCTOR G

Testosterone gels can help

Q: I have used testosterone gels for almost a year and I feel more lively and my libido has rebounded, but I read so many things about testosterone for men that I'm really confused. Is testosterone good or bad?