The Bible describes a woman’s hair as her “pride and joy.” Hair is esteemed so highly in society, that women will spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars a year to maintain a perfect hairdo. Hair is often celebrated in our culture so there are few moments more devastating to a woman’s self esteem than when she realizes that she is experiencing hair loss. Hair loss can occur in women for several different reasons.…
Read More »Outside of the medical profession, most people aren’t prepared to take care of a person who is nearing the end of their lives. If your parent has a terminal illness, you’ll be faced with new and frustrating experiences. People who do hospice care in your area understand the needs of the patient and the caregiver. Here is how a hospice provider helps both you and your parent through this difficult stage of life.…
Read More »If your face is beginning to pay the price for long, sunny summers at the pool or beach in your teens and twenties, you may be wondering whether there is anything you can do to reverse this damage. Fortunately, technology for treating aging skin has significantly advanced over the last few decades. While you won’t ever be able to regain the skin you had during your younger years, you can reverse more recent aging to achieve skin similar to those your age without previous sun damage.…
Read More »From preschoolers zipping around on bicycles to high school football stars getting pummeled on the field, risks for head injuries abound in the life of your child. Between 2001 and 2010, the number of head injuries incurred by children aged 19 and under while engaged in sports or recreation escalated. Concussions, or traumatic brain injuries, can be severe enough to result in permanent disabilities or death. Physical activity is essential for optimal health, so barring your child from such engagement is not an option.…
Read More »A normal uterus is typically shaped like an upside down pear, but some women are born with a uterine anomaly called a septate uterus. If a woman has a septate uterus, the uterine cavity is divided by a band of tissue. The septum may be small and only slightly protruding into the uterus, while a partial uterine septum will cause the uterus to have two separate side, and a complete septum will extend to the cervix and create two uterine cavities.…
Read More »Though a colonoscopy is never fun, it’s essential if you’re old enough to be vulnerable to colon cancer and ulcers in the large intestine. Before you lie unconscious on a table in your gastroenterologist’s office, you’ll need to clear and prep your colon to make it easier for the doctor to see any problems. Since this preparation process will involve at least a few laxatives, read and remember these three coping tips.…
Read More »When you suffer from chronic pain, it’s important to get that pain under control. With the use of acupuncture, many patients find that their pain is reduced significantly without the use of additional medications. As patients who deal with chronic pain seek alternative treatments, acupuncture has been on the rise as a safe co-therapy that has little or no side effects for the person being treated. The Efficacy of Acupuncture…
Read More »If you are filing an injury-related claim with your insurance company, the company may request that you undergo an independent medical exam, or IME. This exam is typically conducted by a doctor who contracts with the insurance company. He or she will look you over and offer a second opinion as to the extent of your injuries, so the insurance company can be confident that the injuries described by your regular doctor are, indeed, present.…
Read More »Have you ever really thought about the way your vagina feels? It might be a strange question, but knowing how to determine whether or not you have a healthy reproductive system is important. It extends beyond having a normal period or pain-free menopause. Consider the following tips to keep your reproductive system in great shape. 1. Learn how to perform Kegel exercises. Strengthen your vaginal muscles by tightening them with Kegels.…
Read More »Health insurance – everyone needs it and everyone has to have it. When you’re in your 20s and relatively healthy, it can be easy to forget about it, though. This is especially true if you are on an employer plan or still on your parent’s plan, since you aren’t feeling the monthly premium sting. Still, since you have it, why not get the most from it? This guide will help you maximize your insurance benefits.…
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