Loud, frequent snoring can definitely be a nighttime annoyance, but it could also be a serious health issue. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, one percent of kids who snore suffer from sleep and breathing problems. If you struggle to breathe while snoring, you might have Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). If this is the case, see your doctor ASAP. Otherwise, Dr. Martin McVeigh of Atlanta says to restore peace and quiet by making some simple changes—sleep on your side instead of your back, or use a humidifier. Surgery might also help by removing tonsils and adenoids that prevent proper breathing.

 

“A migraine is a headache that comes in episodes that are moderate to severe in pain. They cause disability, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity and a throbbing pressure,” says headache specialist Dr. Merle Diamond. According to the National Headache Foundation, 20 percent of kids ages 5 to 17 have recurring headaches and one-fourth of those suffer disabling migraines. Stress, lack of sleep, eye strain or even hunger can trigger a nasty tension headache. These are more common than migraines but won’t ruin your day. If your headache is so unbearable you can’t function, see your doc. She can provide preventive treatments for your migraines. You can also log on to www.headaches.org for lots of great info.

 

Ads for breast enhancement pills and creams have popped up all over in mags, websites and TV, promising big results. The truth is, breast enhancers are a total bust. The Food and Drug Administration and Better Business Bureau confirm that not a single breast enhancement product is proven to work. They may seem credible with quotes from “real people” and money-back guarantees. But Dr. Thomas Bozzuto, medical director of the Mind/Body Institute, says you’ll get only flat results. So, next time you see an ad for increasing your bust line, if it sounds too good to be true…it probably is.

 

Well, your period is normal! It can take up to two years for your body to get used to menstruating. In that time, it will come and go as it pleases-and that’s not unusual. Why? Your body is not producing hormones at even levels yet, explains Dr. Charles Wibbelsman, author of The Teenage Body Book, but they should regulate themselves soon. Just so you know, stress can get your cycle off-schedule, too. And for some girls, their periods are never all that regular, even after many years. While it’s annoying now, just try to be patient. Your body is working hard to solve the problem, we promise.