2015

Pregnant?: 3 Things To Consider Before Having A Dental Implant

If you are pregnant, your body is undergoing miraculous changes to ensure that your baby receives the nutrients he or she needs to develop properly. Nevertheless, you may still have dental concerns that you would like addressed. For example, if you have a missing tooth, you may want to receive a dental implant. Here are some things to consider before having the procedure: Are the x-rays for a dental implant safe for you and your developing baby?…

What Every Consumer Should Know About Dietary Supplement Manufacturing

As a consumer you may already be aware of the regulations involved in producing pharmaceutical drugs, but you should also be aware of changes that the FDA has implemented in the production of dietary supplements. CGMP manufacturing, or Current Good Manufacturing Practices, applies to the regulatory guidelines the FDA has set up to hold manufacturers, both U.S. and foreign, to quality and safety standards in production. Though vitamins and dietary supplements were once unregulated by the FDA, ruling changes have created a quality assurance norm for many products that you may consume everyday.…

3 Key Signs Of Hearing Loss

While a hearing test and a visit with a hearing doctor can properly diagnose you for auditory loss, you may not know that you may need treatment unless you recognize the signs. There are some clear-cut signs of hearing loss that you must remember if you are hoping to rectify the issue and get the treatment that you need. To find out if you may need help in this regard, consider some of these common signs of hearing issues:…

What You Need To Know About The Relationship Between Your Ears And Sinuses

It is not uncommon for adults and children to have problems with their sinuses that lead to problems with their hearing. Your sinuses are so intricately connected with your ear canal that it is not unusual to see this happen. Here are some things you need to know about your sinuses and your hearing. Your Ear Drum Feels Like It Needs To Pop But Won’t; Is That Your Sinuses? One of the first problems that people experience when they have a blockage in their sinuses is the sensation that their ears won’t pop.…

What Are The Different Levels Of Hospice Care?

Hospice care, also called end-of-life care, is a type of care that is provided to people who are suffering from a severe illness. Instead of just one type of hospice care, there are many different levels. Home Care The basic level of hospice care is when someone provides routine home care. This is provided to your loved one for end-of-life-care if they decide to reside in their home for their final days.…

Answering Common Questions About Seeking Chiropractic Care After An Auto Accident

If you have been unfortunate enough to have recently experienced an auto accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the entire process of handling the insurance claims. However, this is not the only task that you will need to address because there is a good chance that you may have suffered some type of injury following this event. Injuries to the neck and back are among the most common problems that auto accident victims experience.…

Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy The Best Choice For Women Dealing With Menopause?

For many women, choosing all natural health and beauty products is a choice they make without thinking much about it. If a product is all-natural that always means it is safe, right? Before you begin taking natural supplements as hormone replacement therapy, learning more about it is extremely vital to your good health and well-being. Weighing The Risks Synthetic hormones have been used for many years in replacement therapy for menopause.…

3 Creative Activities To Keep Physical Rehabilitation Fun

Being injured in an accident is never something that an individual plans for, and the rehabilitation process can be discouraging at times. Fortunately, there have been many creative advancements in the area of physical rehabilitation. If you are looking for a way to add more interest to the rehabilitative process for your own patients, consider integrating one of these three creative activities in the future. 1. Wheelchair Art Many physical injuries require patients to rely on the assistance of a wheelchair while they regain muscle strength and function in their lower limbs.…

Lupus Skin Disease Presents In Different Forms

Individuals with lupus often develop skin rashes and lesions on areas of the body exposed to the sun. A butterfly rash that develops on the cheeks and across the bridge of the nose is a common skin condition associated with lupus. But there are a number of other skin problems that can occur. If you have lupus and develop unexplained skin rashes or sores, report it to your doctor who may refer you to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment of lupus-related skin disease.…

Women's Health: What's The Link Between Adult Acne And Your Hormones?

If you’re an adult female in your 30s or 40s who suffers from mild to severe acne, you want solutions for your problem skin now and not later. A dermatologist, who treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails, offers the best solutions to improve the condition of your skin. Until you see the doctor, learn how your hormones affect your skin and what you can do to fight it.…