Have A Great Relationship With Your Doctor

  • Family Caregiving-3 Ways To Support Your Loved One With Intersitial Cystitis

    25 May 2017

    As a family caregiver, you know that no health topic should be taboo, yet you also know that dealing with the pain and bladder control issues caused by interstitial cystitis can sometimes make it hard for your loved one to enjoy a normal life. The great news is that there are many things that you can do at home to show your support. As you create your family care plan, include these strategies for helping your loved one feel better both at home and when you are out in public.

  • Why You Should Start Strength Training And How To Do It

    20 May 2017

    You know that regular exercise is important for good health, but if you've been sedentary for a long time, you may not know where to start. While cardio exercise such as brisk walking is good for burning calories and making you feel good, you don't want to overlook strength training. Strength training is beneficial for men and women of all ages since it can be tailored to your fitness level. Here's why it's good for you and how you can get started.

  • 4 Signs of Heroin Abuse That You May Not Expect

    19 May 2017

    There are many stereotypes about what an addict looks like, especially a heroin addict. Many people expect a heroin addict to be homeless, to be covered in obvious needle marks, or to display other very obvious signs of addiction. The truth is that heroin addicts can look like anyone, even you or someone that you know. There are plenty of high-functioning addicts who manage to maintain a basically normal appearance for their friends and family.

  • The Long And Short Of Leg Lengthening For Uneven Gait

    16 May 2017

    Dealing with two different leg lengths can be difficult for physical movement. Throughout your life, you may have learned how to make up for the fact that one leg was longer than the other. Many people do this by wearing an elevator shoe on the short leg. Others will walk with a limp that they barely notice due to it becoming a part of their normal walk. If you are dealing with different leg lengths and you want to have your legs lengthened, here are a few things that you should consider first.

  • Three Breast Augmentation Recovery Tips

    9 May 2017

    Having surgery requires some recovery time, and a breast augmentation procedure is no different. Your surgeon has probably provided you with some instructions about watching for complications and prescribed some pain medicine, but you may find the tips below to be helpful for keeping you as comfortable as possible. Use Bra-Shaped Ice Packs Your breasts are likely to feel incredibly swollen due to the work that was done. One way to ease pain and reduce any swelling is to put on a bra-shaped ice pack that is made for women who've had this kind of surgery.

  • Two Reasons Why You Should Make Chiropractic Visits A Priority

    3 May 2017

    When you think of the medical profession, there are likely two positions that stick out to you: a general physician and the dentist. You may be accustomed to seeing these medical professionals on at least an annual basis from the time that you've been a child. However, there's another member of the medical field that can also be of tremendous benefit to you: the chiropractor. They offer a range of services that could end up being truly life-changing.

  • 4 Tips For Keeping Your Hearing Aids Clean And Sanitary

    27 April 2017

    If you recently started wearing hearing aids, you may still have questions about the proper way to take care of them. If so, use one or more of the following tips to help keep your hearing aids clean and sanitary. Leave The Battery Doors Open At Night As soon as you take off your hearing aids for the night, open the battery doors to let the batteries and the interiors of the hearing aids dry out.