2016

Examining The Benefits Of Diathermy For Patients Suffering With Debilitating Hip Osteoarthritis

If you suffer with osteoarthritis, you may have a lot of trouble with mobility. Some people with osteoarthritis in their hip joints end up having hip replacement implants put in to relieve pain and to be able to walk without risking falling and sustaining greater injuries. However, for some people dealing with an arthritic hip joint, having surgery for an implant is not option for various reasons, like not having insurance or not being able to take time off from work.…

Taking a Look at the Association Between Lipodermatosclerosis and Varicose Veins

If you are dealing with varicose veins on your legs, you are not alone. In fact, up to 55% of women and up to 45% of men have varicose disease, and of those people, up to 25% of women and 15% of men have visible varicose veins. Varicose veins are not life-threatening, but they do look terrible. However, some issues are more prevalent in people with varicose veins than in people that do not have them.…

Battling Back-End Bulges-Avoiding And Relieving Hemorrhoids During Your Pregnancy

If you are currently pregnant and awaiting the birth of your baby, you are well aware of the number of changes your body is going through at the moment. One hassle you may encounter during this time is the presence of hemorrhoids. These bulging blood vessels are caused when constipation makes it difficult for you to pass digestive waste. Since taking medication is often frowned upon during pregnancy, home remedy methods in keeping hemorrhoids away is preferred. Here are some tips you can use to help avoid and relieve yourself of this condition in ways that will not harm your unborn baby.…

Getting Help For That Click In Your Jaw

If your jaw periodically clicks when you eat, you may be faced with temporomandibular joint syndrome, or TMJ. While the noise may be annoying now, it can develop into a painful condition where it hurts every time you eat. Here is what has happened to your jaw and how it can be treated before it causes you real health problems. Bone and Cartilage Degeneration Causes TMJ Your upper and lower jaw bones are connected at the back of your mouth with small pieces of cartilage.…

How Emts Use Portable Sonograms

Sonogram equipment, such as the sonoscape a6v, has changed drastically over recent years. In the “old days,” these machines were large and bulky and certainly not portable. New technology has allowed the production of sonogram machines that are suitable for many purposes, including use by EMTs. In fact, emergency personnel who have access to these units are much better equipped to save lives. Local medical administrators need to acquire these units for the emergency personnel in their area.…

I Don't Want To: 4 Ways To Get Your Kids To Wear Their Glasses

Getting kids to wear their new glasses can be quite a battle. Whether it’s because they don’t like them, they think other kids will laugh at them, or a multitude of other reasons, it can take quite some doing to convince them to wear their glasses. Don’t give up. It might take some time – and patience – but you can get your child to wear their glasses. Here are four simple steps that will take some of the work out of the process.…

Ocular Hypertension: 4 Causes of High Eye Pressure

When you go to the optometrist, your doctor checks your eye pressure by directing a short burst of air at the globe of your eye. A normal reading falls anywhere from 12 to 22 millimeters of mercury. If your reading falls in the normal range, you are in good shape. If your reading is high and you don’t have signs of glaucoma, you may have a condition called ocular hypertension or high eye pressure.…

5 Ways To Prevent Your Child From Catching The Flu

The flu is a common sickness in little children because their immune systems are not fully developed yet. This virus can bring a lot of unpleasant symptoms for your little one, including a fever, vomiting and muscle aches. However, with a little effort, you can reduce your child’s risk of the flu. Here are five effective ways to prevent your child from catching the flu: Teach Your Child How to Wash His Hand Properly…

4 Ways To Prevent Your Feet From Hurting After A Day In Heels

As a woman in a high-powered career, high heels are just part of the required attire. Unfortunately, wearing high heels all day is not always the most comfortable thing in the world. Here are four things you can do to prevent your feet from hurting after spending a day working in your high heels. Correct Your Posture One of the reasons wearing high heels can be so painful is that many women often try to compensate for the shift in gravity that occurs when they wear heels by leaning forward.…

Finding Out What Is Causing Your Unexplained Weight Loss: What You Should Know

As you go about your daily life and routine, you may not pay a great deal of attention to your overall health and your weight. However, if something starts to go awry, like unexpected weight loss, you may begin to worry that something is wrong with your health. If you are currently experiencing unexpected weight loss, there are several steps that you and your physician can take to determine what is behind this sudden health change.…