In this issue: CPR basics, hookah dangers, acupuncture to ease pain, acai berry benefits and more.

What's the point of acupuncture for pain relief? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 34 | April 27, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Acupuncture Are you having trouble controlling pain with conventional methods? Since acupuncture has few side effects, it may be worth a try.     Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid   Even if you're not trained in CPR, you still may be able to save a life. Here's what to do if someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Acai berries: Do they have health benefits? Acai berries are a good source of nutrients, but some health claims may go too far. Hookah smoking: Is it safer than cigarettes? Hookah smoking poses many dangers and may be more harmful than smoking cigarettes. Find out why.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Vaccines for adults: Which do you need? Rabies Ingrown hair Botulism     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.   Heart disease risk calculator BMI calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: More gluten-free grains Avoiding gluten doesn't have to mean giving up on the fiber you need. Get the scoop on gluten-free whole grains.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic As the field of pain medicine continues to advance, so does our knowledge. That's why we've introduced our second edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief. This guide offers the latest pain management strategies from Mayo Clinic experts to help you feel better and effectively manage chronic pain. Learn more.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Southwestern cornmeal muffins Southwestern frittata Quesadillas Guacamole   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Fruit: To peel or not to peel? If you're tossing a fruit's edible peel, you're tossing fiber and nutrition, too. The peels of apples, pears and most fruits with pits add interesting texture to recipes and contain valuable nutrients and fiber. So go ahead, eat your peels.   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     Give to Mayo Clinic A gift to research at Mayo Clinic is a gift of life. Donate now.     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, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.