12 November 2017
Pregnancy can be a wonderful and special time for a woman as she grows her baby in her womb. But pregnancy can also cause complications that need immediate medical attention in order to protect the health of both mother and child. If you're pregnant, you may not know what things are considered normal during pregnancy and what requires attention from your OB/GYN. Call your doctor if you experience any of these things during your pregnancy:
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.
16 February 2016
If an orthopedist suggests that you get knee replacement surgery in a few months to repair the damage caused by osteoarthritis, you may wonder how you can prepare for the procedure, especially if you're overweight. You may also wonder if being overweight places your recovery at risk for failure. One of the reasons or risk factors for osteoarthritis is obesity because it places strain on the joints and bones of your hips, knees, and spine.
8 December 2015
You would like to think that you and your partner would always be able to solve all of the problems within your marriage. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There are times that you may need to seek the counsel and advice of a professional marriage counselor. Although these times, as well as the amount of counseling needed, may vary from couple to couple, there are a few key times that many couples benefit the most from some level of professional counseling.
14 September 2015
Spinal compression is a condition that many people suffer from without noticing. A lot of sufferers chalk their discomfort up to aging; however, spinal compression is a standalone condition that can be reversed by adopting a structured regime. Below are three of the best ways to reverse discomfort brought on by spinal compression: Stretching The quickest way to relieve the symptoms of spinal compression is to simply decompress your spine through stretching.