2016

Treating That Tingling in Your Hands Before It Becomes a Disabling Condition

You’ve noticed a slight tingling in your wrists at work. On some days, your hands feel slightly numb. You may be dealing with a condition called carpal-tunnel syndrome. Right now, it is just an annoyance. But if allowed to progress, it could become so severe that you lose all feeling in your hands and be unable to pick up and hold on to anything. Here is what is going on in your wrists and hands and how it can be treated before it becomes a major health issue.…

Strategies You Can Use To Remain Calm As You Wait In A Hospital Waiting Room

Waiting for your test results in the waiting room of a hospital can be challenging, especially if you’re the type of person who is pessimistic. A 10-minute wait when a loved one is being cared for by the nurses and doctors can seem as though it takes hours, and each passing minute can be agonizing — unless you make it your priority to remain calm. Even if you’re concerned about the person on the other side of the door, getting anxious won’t do you any good.…

How To Decide If You Need An MRI Because You Suffer From Migraines

Migraines are severe headaches that come with a whole slew of side effects that interrupt your day, like visual distortion and sensitivity to sound. If you’re seeing a doctor or neurologist to make sure you’re experiencing migraines and not another serious brain problem, you may have been offered an optional MRI to see what’s going on inside your brain. Weigh your options to decide whether you want to go inside the scanner for a better look at your brain.…

Three Questions You Might Have About Lice

Discovering that your child’s school is experiencing a lice outbreak can be a stressful realization for you to make. Unfortunately, there are many parents that may not be very informed or experienced when it comes to addressing this health problem. Therefore, you might need to have the following few questions about lice infestations answered. How Can You Tell If Your Children Are Suffering From Lice? There can be a number of warning signs that indicate that your child is suffering from lice.…

Suffering From Post-Menopausal Bladder Control Problems? 4 Steps To Help You Regain Control

If you’re post-menopausal, you probably know about the night sweats and the hot flashes. However, you might not know that menopause can also cause bladder control issues. Part of the reason for this is because your vaginal tissue loses its elasticity. If you’re suffering from post-menopausal bladder control issues, you should know that help is available. Talk to urologists about the treatment options that can help you overcome your bladder problems. In addition to the treatment provided by your doctor, here are four steps you can take to regain control of your bladder.…

What To Wear To Your Chiropractic Appointment When You're Pregnant

Whether you have been seeing a chiropractor for a long time or you are going for your first appointment, you might have heard of the benefits of chiropractic care while you’re pregnant. It is a great, natural way of getting help for pregnancy-related aches and pains, such as back pain, without taking medication. However, you could be unsure of what you should wear to your appointment. These are a few helpful tips to help you choose the right outfit when having chiropractic care done while you are pregnant.…

Three Easy And Natural Remedies To Treat Your Child's Seasonal Allergies

It’s completely natural to not want to give your child over-the-counter medication in order to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Over-the-counter medication can make your child drowsy, which will make them too sleepy to play outside and experience life. Luckily for you, there are safe and effective remedies that you can turn to. Not only are these remedies natural, they will also help your child feel better so they can enjoy life outside.…

Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: What Parents Need To Know

As a parent to a young child, it is important to remember that tooth decay can occur as soon as the first tooth appears. Tooth decay is particularly prevalent in children who drink from a bottle on a regular basis. This is referred to as baby bottle tooth decay and it can be a real problem. How Does A Bottle Cause Tooth Decay? Baby bottle tooth decay happens when the child’s teeth start to decay due to exposure the sugar found in formula and juice.…

Qualities Of A Good Compounding Pharmacy

Finding a regular pharmacy may be as easy as driving down the block, but locating a trustworthy compounding pharmacy can take a bit more time and effort. Here are some of the key indicators of an excellent compound pharmacy.  Registered with the FDA The first thing to look for when you’re choosing a compounding pharmacy is a facility that’s registered with the Food and Drug Administration. This will show that the pharmacy is making every effort to comply with the latest standards for laboratory techniques.…

Colon Cancer Screening Options: What You Should Know

Whether the time has come to get your first colon cancer screening, or you are planning ahead for a time when you will need one, you may find yourself wondering what colon cancer screening test options are available to you. Get to know more about a few of the colon cancer screening options that are currently available and one of the newest up-and-coming innovations that can change the colon cancer screening process in the near future.…