Flu season is already upon most areas of the country, so it's important to do what you can to protect yourself from it. However, if you think you're already coming down with symptoms of the flu, it's important to seek help quickly and effectively. Here's what you should do. Protect Others and Yourself The first thing to do is to avoid contact with other people as much as possible. If you have sick masks, it's a great idea to wear one.
11 December 2019
No woman should have to struggle with extreme period pain. While many women go through discomfort on a monthly basis from cramps and related pain, that doesn't mean that pain that debilitates you or makes you feel sick is normal. If you're going through this, it may be one of these three conditions that you should go to a doctor for. Fibroids Fibroids are a type of growth that develops inside the uterus.
11 December 2019
When you have problems with your lungs, it's important to go in for medical testing to see exactly what's wrong. That's what pulmonary function testing services are for. They will go according to plan as long as you prepare for them in the following ways. Know What Medications You Can And Can't Take Pulmonary function tests are pretty standard today, but there are certain things that can interfere with their readings.
10 October 2019
Many men and women have concerns about their skin beginning to look different as they age. Wrinkles and a loss of facial fullness can make a person look older. While this change is natural, most people prefer to put it off for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are steps you can take at home and in conjunction with your dermatologist, in order to keep your skin looking youthful. Here are three tips for slowing down and reversing the signs of aging:
17 September 2019
Getting a massage is often a great way to relax. However, massages can also offer you other benefits. For example, massages can be great for those who suffer with anxiety, or they can be good for those who suffer with certain ailments or are dealing with an injury. There are many different types of massages and this means you can enjoy a specific type of massage that is going to give you specific results you are looking for.
3 July 2019
If you have recently found out that you are expecting a baby, you are probably daydreaming of the beautiful little person who will someday be cooing in your arms. Unfortunately, there is a lot that still needs to happen before that can come to pass. Sometimes, it seems that pregnancy is a constant back and forth between imagining how beautiful your lives will be together and nightmares of what could happen.
8 May 2019
If your doctor has considered having you take an MRI, you may have heard or read that the MRI machines themselves can be noisy. This is true! MRI machines do make noise while the scan is being run. However, it's nothing that you should worry about, even if you have sensitive ears or are prone to headaches or another condition from loud noises. Here's why you don't have to worry.
8 May 2019
No parent wants to see their child struggle, especially when it comes to an important skill like speaking. However, if you child suffers from a speech delay or a speech impediment, one of the most important things you can do to help is get them in speech therapy as soon as it's evident there may be an issue. If you have concerns, contact your child's pediatrician. They can refer you to a speech therapist who can do an extensive evaluation.
16 March 2019
There are few things more painful than watching someone you love suffer from the effects of dementia. Dementia, a progressive neurological disease, can cause problems with more than just memory loss. It can also impair visual perception, reasoning, judgment, and even a person's language. It can be heartbreaking to watch a previously healthy and self-reliant adult suffer the consequences of these symptoms. Fortunately, there are treatments like geriatric short-term occupational therapy that can provide some improvement in the quality of life to patients with dementia.
7 February 2019
