7 March 2017
Neck and back pain can make you feel trapped in your own body, since so much of your daily movement involves those muscle systems. If this chronic pain is something that you deal with, you will need to give yourself the chance to alleviate these issues to the best of your capability. There are some natural ways that you can curb your back and neck pain, starting with these suggestions.
6 March 2017
If you play in contact sports on a professional or semi-professional level then make sure you are taken care of with regards to wearing all of the protective gear that you are supposed to wear. Sports companies will need to stay on top of this in order to follow the legal requirements they need to observe per contracts and insurance. However, if you just like to get together with friends to participate in contact sports then things will be done on a much more casual basis and it will be up to you to make sure you are protecting yourself the way you should be.
2 March 2017
Pregnancy is a beautiful time of life. Many women enjoy the time they have to bond with their baby while in utero, and want to do everything they can to ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy for both the mom and the baby. Here are some things you should know about keeping both the mother and the baby safe. 1. Don't Miss Appointments Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to pregnancy care.
24 February 2017
If you have mild to moderate cataracts, then your ophthalmologist may have spoken to you about surgery to remove the cataracts. During the surgery, the lenses that are covered in calcium formations are removed or destroyed. This means that the lenses in your eyes need to be replaced. While natural cadaver lenses are an option, most eye doctors offer artificial lenses instead. More advanced lenses are available that include multifocal varieties. Keep reading to learn about some multifocal lens facts.
4 January 2017
Kidney stones can be a problem that many people will find themselves facing at some point during their lives. While kidney stones are a relatively common problem for individuals to experience, there are many misconceptions and questions that patients might need to have addressed so that they can be better informed about this relatively common health problem. How Will You Know If You Are Suffering From Kidney Stones? Unfortunately, kidney stones can have relatively subtle symptoms when they first start to develop.
29 November 2016
If you cook in your kitchen, add wood to your fireplace, or build a campfire in your backyard on occasion, then you may burn yourself on accident from time to time. First degree burns are the most common and they involve the top layer of the skin alone. These burns can be treated easily with cool water, pain relievers, and creams. A tetanus booster shot may be a good idea as well, and the burn should heal on its own.
1 November 2016
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are serious medical conditions that not only cause functional problems, but may lead to significant damage to the intestines and other parts of the gastrointestinal system. Learning to differentiate between IBD and more common but less serious bowel concerns can help you identify problems quicker. It's More Than Functional Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the intestinal system and depending on symptom presentation, IBD may be misdiagnosed as IBS.