As an adult, it may seem that minor inconveniences can lead to aches and pains. From working for a few hours straight on your laptop to sleeping in an awkward position, you are probably familiar with the back pain that you are bound to experience the following day. Hence, a good number of people will choose to self-medicate with over-the-counter pain relief pills and wait for the pain to eventually subside.
7 February 2022
When dentists talk about locally applied antibiotics, they are usually referring to little "chips" of antibiotic medications that can be inserted between the gums and teeth. These chips stay in place better than an antibiotic cream or gel. They can be very effective for the treatment of gum disease, but you might have a few questions you'd like answered if your dentist is recommending them for you. Will you still need a root scaling procedure if your dentist uses locally applied antibiotics?
6 January 2022
If you're an athlete or you engage in physical exercises, chances are you'll need to see a therapist at some point. You may wonder, why do you need physical therapy? It can treat different conditions and is effective and less invasive compared to other treatment methods like surgery. Who is the right candidate for physical therapy? While everyone has their unique needs, most people can benefit from physical therapy. Whether you have a complicated neurological disorder or a simple ankle sprain, a physical therapist has got you covered.
2 December 2021
No matter how healthy and well you feel, you should have a primary care physician to manage your day-to-day health needs. Having designated primary care physician services ensures you always have a trusted professional you can consult about any health concerns. Building a long-term relationship with the clinic of your choice ensures you enjoy the comfort of familiarity and reliance every time you walk in for a check-up or consultation session.
1 November 2021
Colon cancer is a common type of colorectal cancer that normally occurs in people who are over the age of 50. More than 100,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. per year on average, making it one of the leading cancer types among men and women. A colonoscopy is a colon cancer screening tool that can help diagnose the condition, and most adults should start receiving this test approximately once every 10 years starting at the age of 50.
4 October 2021
If you feel pain in your knee, this can be due to many things. Below are two of these things, as well as potential treatments a doctor can offer you. You can then take the needed steps so you will no longer feel pain in your knee. Ligament Tear You may have a ligament tear in your knee, which is generally the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). This is common in people that play sports that require a lot of running and jumping.
1 September 2021
If you or someone in your family is in need of home health care, then you should know that there are several different levels of help that are available. While some people need assistance with every aspect of daily living, others simply need someone to help them manage their medications. Fortunately, home health care can be personalized in a way that suits almost any situation. Here are a few different options that may be available in your area.
4 August 2021
If you are considering going to a health coach, you might wonder what your coach will do. These kinds of coaches work with you to promote healthy choices so that you can improve your overall health and happiness. These techniques are commonly associated with health coaching, and learning more about these techniques can help you keep your expectations in check. Health Coaches Break Resistance to Change One of the best things a health coach can do for you is to help you break any resistance you have to change.
30 June 2021
Finding out you are pregnant is wonderfully exciting. However, for many, it's also stressful and scary. Fortunately, you do not have to go through the birthing process alone, nor should you. They have a lot of excellent options at their disposal, including hiring a midwife. A midwife is a trained birthing professional, often one trained in less standard approaches to giving birth, such as water births. They operate in different ways and in different settings but can help you to create a birthing experience that meets your needs and desires.
4 June 2021
If you have a spine-related issue, such as if you were seriously injured in a car accident or some other serious type of accident, then your doctor might have recommended minimally invasive spine surgery to you. If this is the case, then you probably want to know everything that you can about this type of surgery. These are some of the primary things that you should know before having this type of surgery done.
28 April 2021