4 July 2016
Living with psoriasis can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, but did you realize that you might be inducing the flare ups you experience simply from the stress you have in life? Stress is a huge trigger for psoriasis, and having psoriasis can make you feel more stressed. If you want to reduce the frequency and severity of your psoriasis flare ups, you may want to learn how this is connected and find ways to treat your stress.
21 June 2016
If you suffer from urinary incontinence, pain during intercourse, or feelings like your female parts are placing too much pressure on your vagina, you may suffer from something called pelvic floor prolapse. This condition affects women of all ages, but is more common with older women and those that have given birth to babies. Your gynecologist can diagnose this condition and offer options for treating it. Here are three things to understand about it.
6 June 2016
If you're about to start physical therapy, chances are you've been researching clinics and techniques. But don't forget that successfully treating a condition or recovering from physical trauma involves more than just showing up to the rehab clinic and going through the motions. Any time you undertake physical therapy, you're undertaking a rebuilding process that benefits from close examination and involvement. Here are three ways you can make your physical therapy sessions more productive and successful.
5 May 2016
Anxiety affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. While some variations of anxiety are more severe than others, patients who have been officially diagnosed are often prescribed a variety of different medications designed to help relieve stress and calm nerves. In some cases, medicine can create more problems including potentially dangerous side effects and possible problems with addiction. If you want to learn how to calm your anxiety without prescriptions, follow these helpful tips to keep yourself calmer so you can live a more relaxed life.
5 May 2016
Cycling is a fun, competitive sport, and it helps keep you in great physical shape. However, it can be hard on your feet, especially if you don't take great care in picking out the socks and shoes you wear. Plantar fasciitis is a condition you can develop due to the repetitive motion of cycling. It makes cycling painful, but even worse, the pain stays with you during the day and night, making it difficult to go about your usual activities.
3 May 2016
If you are pregnant you might be wondering what you should expect from the delivery. The position of your baby will determine a lot about your labor and delivery. The ideal position for the baby is the anterior position, meaning that the back of the baby is facing you and their face is toward your spine. However, in some situations the baby will be posterior, this means that the child's back is sitting against your back.
21 March 2016
Your behaviors and habits have a huge impact over whether or not you develop colon cancer. Unfortunately, many people have bad habits regarding their diet and lifestyle that increase their risk for developing this very deadly form of cancer. Get rid of the following five bad habits now to ensure that your chances of dying from colon cancer are minimized. Eating processed meats There's a lot of evidence out there by now that shows that processed meats, like ham, bacon, sausage, and pepperoni, leave the body more susceptible to colon cancer and other types of cancer.
21 March 2016
If your optometrist has just diagnosed you with glaucoma, you may have been shocked with this diagnosis. When this happens, it can be difficult to think of the questions you should ask your eye doctor. Below are two common questions people have when they are first diagnosed with glaucoma, as well as the answers to these questions. Why did you get glaucoma? You likely did not do anything at all that caused your glaucoma.
3 March 2016
If you've recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, you may be trying to quickly gather as much information about treatment options as possible to help you make a swift but informed decision. Fortunately, over the last several decades, there have been major advances in healthcare technology and targeted tumor treatment that can successfully battle even the most rapidly spreading types of cancer. Read on to learn more about some of the best treatment options for aggressive prostate cancer.
28 January 2016
Having your period is never fun. As if the bleeding and cramps weren't enough, you also have to deal with bloating. The bloating that is associated with your premenstrual cycle can leave you feeling tired and cranky. Luckily, you don't have to push through this bloating alone. There are several natural and safe remedies that you can make right at home. Below is a list of the most effective and healthy ways you can get rid of the bloating and get on with the rest of your day.