In this issue: Acupuncture, calories burned, too much vitamin C, tick bite first aid and more.

Get to the point of how acupuncture helps ease pain. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 49 | July 24, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Acupuncture This traditional Chinese medicine technique may relieve pain. It boosts the activity of the body's natural painkillers and increases blood flow.     Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hour   Is your favorite form of fitness really helping you lose weight? See how many calories you burn in one hour of exercise.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Too much vitamin C: Harmful? Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, but consuming too much carries its own risks. Viagra for women: Why doesn't it exist? Understand why female sexual dysfunction problems aren't usually treated with a pill.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Living with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) South Beach Diet Dermabrasion Tick bites: First aid     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.   Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid LDL cholesterol calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Enjoy summer's bounty but don't neglect food safety As tempting as that fresh produce looks, don't take a bite before you give it a good wash to remove dirt and bacteria.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Medical news from a trusted source! When it comes to getting health news you can trust, there's no better solution than Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Join more than 500,000 people who read this important publication each month. Order your trial issue today, and get a free special report on arthritis. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Summer vegetable soup Pineapple chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette Popovers Peach honey spread   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Bad cut? You may need a tetanus shot Minor cuts and scrapes usually don't require medical attention. But if your wound is deep or dirty and your last tetanus shot was more than five years ago, ask your doctor about getting a tetanus booster. Get the booster as soon as possible after the injury.   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 is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     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 Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, wahdaz.5stepquitsmoking@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.