If you accidentally injure yourself, chances are good that you are going to have your doctor recommend physical therapy to you. This can be frustrating because you might not feel that you have the time to go to physical therapy. You might work demanding hours that don’t leave energy for physical therapy or physical therapists in your area might not be open late. One way to make sure that you go and recover from your injury without having to change your work schedule is to go to physical therapy during your lunch hour. Read More»
Melanoma is one of the more common types of cancer, and it is estimated that almost 74,000 new melanomas will be diagnosed in 2015. Luckily, melanoma is relatively easy to treat when it is caught early. When melanoma is discovered while in the earliest stage (1A), the 5 year survival rate is 97% and the 10 year survival rate is 95%. Like all types of cancers, if melanoma is not caught early and treated as soon as possible it can spread and the survival rate is lower when the cancer is at a later stage when found. Read More»
Abdominoplasty, aka tummy tuck, is a very popular procedure for individuals who have excess skin around their abdomen, which is most commonly from having a baby (or two or three!) or losing a significant amount of weight. This skin is unflattering, but a tummy tuck removes that excess skin and fat from the area, tightens the muscles and leaves the skin tighter and flatter. However, if a tummy tuck procedure is something you’re considering, here are three things that you need to be aware of to help improve your chances of a smooth, successful procedure and recovery: Read More»
Just because a person is in a wheelchair doesn’t mean that they have to limit their activities as much as some may think. It doesn’t mean no longer being active and just spending life sitting and doing more passive activities. In fact, exercise can help people in wheelchairs stay healthy and maintain their muscle mass. Many people have come up with ways to modify both wheelchairs and the way certain activities are done to make more active pursuits achievable even for people with major mobility issues, such as quadriplegics. Read More»
Food allergies can develop at any time in your life. If you suspect that you have a food allergy, here are some steps that you can take to protect your health and avoid a health emergency.
Visit an Allergy Specialist
The first step to treating an allergy is to confirm it. When you visit an allergy physician, they will do some comprehensive testing to determine what you’re allergic to and how severe the allergy is. Read More»
Weight loss is a hot topic in magazines and on TV talk shows. New diets are showing up everywhere. Even food companies are getting in on the weight loss craze by coming out with new products that are geared toward dieters.
However, despite all the new diets on the cover of magazines, new food items, and weight loss support groups, many people will never be successful with their weight loss attempts. Others who are able to take the weight off initially will gain most of it back. Read More»
Too often, lower back pain is treated through medication alone. But there are serious problems with this approach to pain management. It is easy for medication to become a crutch or, in the case of prescription opioids like oxycodone, even a dangerous addiction. And on their own, these pills only treat the symptoms of lower back pain.
That’s why treating back pain from multiple angles is gaining popularity. Lower back pain often has more than one cause, so it only makes sense to use more than one treatment. Read More»
If you’ve recently retired and are looking to downsize your home, or if you’ve decided you’d rather live in a retirement community than by yourself, you may be investigating your various living options. There are now a number of communities that offer independent living arrangements, allowing you to live your own life while still surrounded by caring resources. However, you may be wondering whether your retirement income will be sufficient to fund a lifestyle in one of these communities. Read More»
Depending on the severity of your allergies, it can sometimes be difficult to even step outside sometimes. Because of this, you need to find some ways to keep your allergies under control throughout the year. Outside of purchasing prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, many people don’t really know the best ways to beat their allergies. Read along with this guide to give yourself an advantage this spring.
#1: Tweak Your Home To Do Away With Allergens Read More»
Psoriasis, dandruff, and dermatitis are all common and uncomfortable conditions that can make your skin itch and feel dry. Each is slightly different, so you need to treat the conditions in different ways. Here’s how to treat them at home, naturally.
How to Treat Psoriasis At Home
If you’ve noticed red, flaky patches on your scalp and skin, psoriasis may be the cause. The condition is an autoimmune disorder, which means there’s no cure. Read More»
