A colonoscopy screening checks for signs of colorectal cancer through the use of a colonoscope. This is a flexible tube with a light and a tool for tissue removal that is inserted into the anus and travels through the rectum and colon looking for abnormal growths called polyps.
While most polyps are benign, some may be either malignant or pre-cancerous, and all must be removed and a biopsy performed to determine if cancer or potential for cancer is present. Read More»
Any kind of vision problem can be frustrating, especially if you do not know what is causing it. Below are two conditions that may cause you to have problems with your eyes. You can then take the steps needed to get treatment.
Dyslexia
Visual stress is often seen with people that have dyslexia while they are reading, and in many cases this is with children. This is because approximately 17% of school age children have dyslexia. Read More»
As the temperatures drop and the air becomes drier, your skin care routine needs to change to enhance moisture. A few changes in your skin care routine can help keep your skin radiant as the temperature drops.
Skip Mattifying Products
If you have oily skin, you probably choose foundations and primers with mattifying properties. Although this works well for keeping oil at bay during the warmer months, it may have the opposite effect in cold, dry weather. Read More»
The human uterus is a pear-shaped organ that hangs forward over the top of a woman’s bladder. It is about the size of a small, feminine fist, or smaller if the uterus belongs to a woman who has never born children. For whatever reason, you may eventually have a hysterectomy. When you do, you can opt for a laparoscopic hysterectomy. In this almost magic trick-type of surgery, your uterus is cut free of your cervix and vagina and removed from an incision that is barely an inch long. Read More»
When the temperatures drop below freezing, they can suck the humidity out of the air and dry out your skin. If you do not take proper care of your skin during the wintertime, it can start to crack and bleed. Here are six helpful tips for caring for your skin in the winter:
Choose the Right Moisturizer
You likely already know that moisturizing your skin regularly during the winter is essential. Read More»
There are many people across the country that are turning to more natural methods for numerous things, including heating their home and treating their colds. The same can be said for family planning. Why would someone want to replace their hormonal birth control with a natural method? Here are three of reasons:
1. You’ll Reduce Your Risk of Losing Your Breasts.
According to the National Cancer Institute, you are at an increased risk of developing certain cancers if you take hormonal birth control, such as the pill. Read More»
You’re in a minor fender bender with your car where nobody appears to be hurt. You wake up in a couple of days with neck pain and a headache. This delayed reaction to an injury from such an accident is referred to as whiplash and you’ll want to see an auto accident chiropractor to treat the injury and get rid of the pain. Here is what happened to cause the pain and the typical ways a specialist can help you. Read More»
Cataracts are a common condition that may lead to complete vision loss if left untreated. It occurs when the normally clear natural lenses in the eyes become thick and opaque. This causes the vision to become cloudy, foggy, or blurred and may also affect how color is perceived. One who has cataracts may also be overly sensitive to lights and may have trouble seeing at night.
There are different types of cataracts that develop for different reasons. Read More»
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»
