21 August 2020
Most minor sports injuries can be treated using what sports medicine doctors have come to call the RICE treatment. No, this does not mean you use grains or rice to treat your injury. Rather, RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. The idea is that by resting, icing, compressing, and elevating the injured area, you reduce inflammation and speed healing. This sounds simple at first, but when you really dig into it, a few questions may arise.
22 October 2019
People with a very high body mass index (BMI) may want to have bariatric surgery, but there are special considerations with the procedure. Due to the elevated chance of complications associated with bariatric surgery in people with a BMI over 50, surgeons may have extra criteria you have to meet. Surgical Technique Most bariatric procedures are done through laparoscopic surgery. The advantage of this technique is improved healing and recovery time versus an open procedure.
26 September 2019
When your doctor's office is busy and you have a medical concern that doesn't require you to go to the emergency room, an urgent care clinic is a great option. Many primary care doctors are booked solid, and it's hard to get in to see your primary care doctor for problems such as a sprain, rash, or another urgent medical need. When you don't want to wait in the emergency room for hours getting passed over for more serious patients, a walk-in clinic can provide you with the care you need right away.
28 July 2019
According to the latest statistics, more than 50 million Americans have a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder is defined as changes that occur in your sleep pattern. Changes in the way a person sleeps often means that they don't get adequate sleep. In most cases, when someone doesn't get enough sleep, it will start to affect their health and their safety. Here are three common sleep disorders and how to treat them.
25 June 2019
Cannabinoids can be effective at treating a variety of medical conditions, so it is not surprising that more and more people are exploring medical marijuana for relief from their ailments. While some people use medical marijuana, which contains THC, some others prefer to use CBD, which is a specific type of cannabinoid derived from cannabis. Both CBD and medical marijuana that contains THC are believed to be effective for relieving pain, but CBD does not produce psychoactive effects like products with THC do.
16 April 2019
If your loved one has suffered a stroke, his or her physician has probably recommended physical and occupational therapy as part of the patient's stroke recovery treatment plan. In addition to physical and occupational therapy services, speech therapy may also be recommended if the stroke patient is unable to speak or swallow. Here are some benefits of participating in physical and occupational therapy programs after a stroke. Physical Therapy Physical therapy focuses on rehabilitating the lower body.
16 April 2019
There is evidence that marijuana may help treat a number of medical conditions, and many states have made marijuana legal for medicinal use. If you live in a state where medical marijuana is legal, you can see a physician to obtain a recommendation for a medical marijuana card. After you have obtained your medical marijuana card, you will then be able to legally purchase medical marijuana products to help treat your specific condition.