If you get red, itchy eyes, a runny nose or a sore throat when you are around cats or dogs, you may have an allergy to them. However, the only way to know for sure is to have an allergy test done by your doctor. There are two common ways that you can be tested for pet allergies. The first is through a skin test. With a skin test, a needle is inserted into your arm and a small amount of the allergen is added.…
Neck pain and stiffness is a common complaint. It can develop from working at a computer all day or from reading a tablet or smartphone with your head in a downward position. Neck pain that’s caused by muscle strain and tension can often be relieved through stretching and massage. Here are some suggestions for treating neck pain with massage therapy.
Get a Quick Chair Massage
If you don’t want to take time for a relaxing full body massage, just take a few minutes for a chair massage.…
Coolsculpting and liposuction are similar in many ways. They are both treatments that remove fat from a specific area of the body and are meant for patients who are near their target weight but have stubborn fat deposits that keep them from looking the way they want. However, coolsculpting and liposuction are also different in many ways. Below are just some of the ways the two procedures differ.
Coolsculpting Is Non-surgical and Non-invasive…
If your most recent visit to the eye doctor resulted in the diagnosis of cataracts, don’t get worried. Cataracts are a surprisingly common problem, particularly if you fall into into certain categories, and doctors have been safely removing them for many, many years. Knowing what’s ahead is important, so read on to learn more about cataracts and how to get the problem alleviated.
How do you know you might have a cataract?…
If you are getting ready to have carpal tunnel release surgery and live by yourself, you may have some concerns about how you will deal with taking care of yourself during the first couple of weeks when your hand will be bandaged. If so, use one or more of the following four tips for taking care of yourself after the surgery when you live alone.
Wrap Your Bandage Before Bathing…
Many children suffer from disabilities and impairments that affect their hearing ability. While surprising to learn, 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children are born with some level of hearing loss in one or both ears. Wearing a hearing aid is a necessity for many school-aged children, but younger students will most likely struggle wearing these aids while playing and interacting with classmates. In many instances, preschoolers will lose or remove their aids while away from home.…
When you have been diagnosed with cataracts and gone through all of the treatments for them, up to and including surgery, you may hope and expect that all of your vision problems are behind you. However, in the aftermath of your cataract surgery, whether soon after or many years down the road, you may experience trouble with your vision again. Get to know some of the reasons that you may have vision troubles after cataract surgery and what you can and should do about it.…
Biophosphonates such as Alendronate and Ibandronate are considered the premier treatment for osteoporosis. These medications work by slowing down the action of cells that break down bone tissue, which helps keep your bones stronger for longer.
While most patients tolerate biophosphonates well, they are not for everyone. In some patients, they cause serious nausea, ulcers, and necrosis of the jaw. Patients with poor kidney function and those with low blood calcium levels also can’t take these medications safely.…
Egg donation is an act that some women take on to help families who cannot have children on their own due to fertilization issues they may have. If you are a woman that wants to help other families have children, and you want to donate your eggs to achieve this, you may be under a misconception regarding the requirements of this action. There are certain requirements that women must meet in order to become an egg donor at most donation centers.…
If you are planning an upcoming vacation to the beach, you might be trying to find a way to drop some fat. It’s important to focus on losing fat and not simply losing weight. You don’t want to lose muscle and end up looking skinny fat in your bikini or shorts. So, it is important to diet correctly and work out smartly. Here’s what you should and should not do.…
