The Doctors: Benefits of Fish Oil & Is IV Sedation Safe for Children?

The Doctors: Elbow Skin Has Less Sensory Neurons

The Doctors continued answering 50 questions from 50 ages, sent in by viewers via email, Twitter, phone and more. Next up was Kayla, 15, who wondered why it doesn’t hurt when she pinches the skin on her elbow. After trying it out for himself, Dr. Jim Sears explained that elbow skin has less sensory neurons than other areas of the body. Dr. Andrew Ordon said that it’s redundant skin, so feel free to pinch away.

The Drs: Is IV Sedation Safe for Children?

Kristen, 27, was a concerned mom of a four-year-old daughter. Her daughter needed dental work, but she wanted to know if IV sedation is safe for children. For this issue they turned to an expert, Dr. Ashley Hebert. You may know Ashley from The Bachelorette… but did you know she is a dentist?

Dr. Hebert said that IV sedation is okay for children in a safe environment. Sometimes, it’s necessary in young children, because they aren’t old enough to understand the procedures which they are undergoing. However, if a parent like Kristen isn’t comfortable with IV sedation, Dr. Hebert suggested talking with her doctor about alternative options.

The Doctors: One Cup Of Strong Coffee Vs. Several Cups Of Weaker Coffee

Arnold, 57, had a question regarding caffeine. He asked “what’s healthier: one cup of strong coffee, or several cups of weaker coffee?” Dr. Travis Stork responded that it’s really up to the individual. However, people should be watching their overall consumption of caffeine. Most studies suggest that adults limit themselves to 200 or 300 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is 2-4 regular strength cups of coffee.

The Drs: Do Left Handed People Have a Higher Risk Of Heart Disease?

Here’s a piece of information that makes me glad to be a right-handed! Ivan, 65, asked if left handed people have a higher risk of heart disease. Only 10% of the population is left handed, but amazingly, they seem to have a slightly shorter lifespan than right handed people. Additionally, a recent study showed that the prevalance of left handed people in a cardiac rehab unit was 16.7%. If you’re left handed, Dr. Travis recommended paying close attention to your cardiac health.

The Doctors: Can Diet Affect Breast Tenderness?

Many women experience breast tenderness at different times throughout the month. However, Breanna, 30, asked if diet can affect breast tenderness. Dr. Lisa Masterson said that caffeine and salt can make breasts more tender because they retain water. Avoid these things during the times when your breasts are especially tender, and also rely on a good support bra.

The Drs: Benefits Of Fish Oil Pills & Dryer Sheets For Mosquitos

When an audience member said that she was taking fish oil pills, Dr. Jim Sears said that the pills have tons of benefits. Fish oil is good for your hair, skin, heart, brain and more. Dr. Sears thinks that the benefits of fish oil pills make them worth taking, even if some studies claim they have no effect.

Another audience member wondered if dryer sheets can prevent mosquito bites. Dr. Ordon said that researchers at Kansas State University found that dryer sheets actually did prevent bites. However, the same compound is also found in natural products like lavender and basil, so he wouldn’t suggest using dryer sheets, which can be irritating to the skin.