Is your child using a sippy cup? While they can be useful for many learning to move from a bottle to a cup, they can also damage the teeth. Your dentist wants to make sure your child gets the best start in life when it comes to their teeth, and here are four things he or she wants you to know. 1. Children Constantly Drink Sippy cups with juice and milk can lead to tooth decay because of the way children will constantly drink from them.
21 July 2016
Making the decision to go to a drug rehab facility is one of the best decisions you could make if you are suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction. These facilities specialize in helping people break addictions. Unfortunately, too many people make the mistake of thinking they are fine after completing drug rehab, when in reality they still need help. If you are in this position, you should consider moving to a sober living facility after completing your rehab program, and here are three reasons why.
7 July 2016
While people generally think of drug addiction as something that happens to young adults, it can happen to people in any age group and the elderly are no exception. Opiates such as Oxycodone and Vicodin are often prescribed when elderly patients have hip or knee replacement surgery or develop pain from other age-related conditions. Some patients may take the pills improperly and enjoy the high they produce, which can easily lead to addiction.
23 June 2016
Were you recently diagnosed with cataracts? If so, you may have concerns about the future health of your eyes. Perhaps you are wondering if surgery is the best approach to correcting the issue before it can worsen. Some cases of cataracts will not get severe enough to ever make surgery necessary but wanting to take proactive measures is understandable. The following points will help you understand circumstances that may make cataract surgery a necessity.
7 June 2016
It's estimated that over 29 million Americans have diabetes. Apart from the primary disease of diabetes, there are several health problems that can occur as a result of having diabetes. Here are 3 complications of diabetes you shouldn't ignore. 1. Foot Sores Diabetes causes neuropathy, which is a condition where the nerves in the body don't function properly. This leads to nerve damage, which can lessen the sensitivity in your extremities, such as your feet.
23 May 2016
Rheumatoid arthritis, RA, is one of the harshest forms of arthritis, leading to disabling and painful problems in the joints. RA is an auto-immune disease meaning that it can open the doors for other serious problems, like infections, to invade your body and cause havoc. If someone in your immediate family suffers from RA, you might want to consider your chances of developing it as well. Learn more about the risk factors commonly associated with RA and the steps you can take to possibly avoid the painful, debilitation that comes with this form of arthritis.
11 May 2016
The pain of migraines can be debilitating, and living with them on a regular basis can make life difficult. You may already be taking pain medication to combat the pain, but you may wonder if there is anything else you can do to get some relief and lower the frequency of these headaches. Below are some of the natural ways you may be able to cut down on occurrences of migraines.
9 May 2016
Pick's disease, also known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), shrinks the frontal and anterior temporal lobes of the brain, causing nerve cell damage. Although no treatment to date slows the progression of FTD or reverses the damage to the brain, if you have a loved one with frontotemporal dementia, doctors can prescribe medications to help manage the symptoms. However, it's important to be clear about both the benefits and potential side effects of medications prescribed to treat symptoms of FTD.
12 April 2016
Lower back pain is a common issue among adults and can make it difficult to go about your day. Whether your back pain is due to an old injury or medical condition, you do not have to live in pain forever. Making some lifestyle changes can give you the relief you need. Here are five effective ways to reduce pain in your lower back: Work on Your Posture Your posture can have a big effect on back pain.
12 April 2016
If you are overweight and have tried a variety of natural ways to lose weight, as well as a variety of ways to lose weight without surgery, then there's a good chance that you are going to consider surgical options for weight loss. Here are some questions that you should ask yourself in order to make sure that you choose the best surgical weight loss option possible. 1. Are you looking for fast results and are able to follow up regularly?
12 April 2016
