2016

2 Tips To Help Soothe Inflamed Skin After Mohs Surgery

Having to undergo any type of surgical procedure can make you feel uneasy and overwhelmed. However, when dealing with Mohs surgery, these feelings can be even more extreme. Mohs surgery is usually recommended for skin cancers that are aggressive and are more likely to reoccur. The procedure involves removing layers of skin until all of the cancerous cells have been removed. This process is extremely intensive and can leave your skin feeling inflamed immediately after the surgery.…

Attending Physical Therapy To Improve A Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a distressing condition that can cause you to lose your ability to move one or both of your arms, caused by the tissues around your shoulder joint contracting and freezing around it. Thankfully, a frozen shoulder is typically not permanent, but it can take years to get better and be both painful and debilitating in the meantime. You can, however, manage your frozen shoulder and speed up this healing process by attending regular sessions with your local physical therapist.…

Work From Home Woes: Tips For Reducing Work-Related Neck Pain

There are so many perks to working from home. You get to set your own schedule, the dress code is non-existent, and you can enjoy as many coffee breaks as you want. The only downside to working in such a relaxed environment is that your posture may not be so great. Slumping in a chair may feel cozy now, but the long-term effects are not so pleasant. Lounging in your chair casually may lead to persistent neck pain.…

Dealing With Chronic Back Pain? Why You Should Seek Out Manual Therapy

If you deal with chronic back pain, you understand the debilitating effect that it can have on other parts of your life.  You may find activities such as walking or even sitting painful to do, and have likely sought out relief in all manner of different medical prescriptions and modalities.  However, one avenue that you may not have traversed is manual therapy.  Manual therapy, which is often administered by physical therapists or chiropractors, involves using the hands to manually restore balance to your central nervous system so that you can experience pain relief.…

How DHEA May Help You If You Suffer From Erectile Dysfunction

If you are among the millions of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), you may finally be ready to visit your doctor to find out what you can do to fix this issue. Attaining and maintaining an erection is a complicated process that requires numerous parts of the body to function correctly. When one or more parts fail to do this, you may end up with problems that affect your sexual intimacy.…

Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: A Closer Look For Moms-To-Be

As if dealing with a swollen midsection, nausea, and fatigue were not enough to make you feel miserable at some points in your pregnancy, you may be left to contend with unsightly bluish veins spreading their way along your legs as well. Unlike spider veins, which look a lot like minimal purple lines, varicose veins are even less pleasant to look at, with telltale lumps and hard-to-ignore swelling. If you are past your first trimester of pregnancy and fear the development of this bothersome pregnancy symptom, it is a good idea to get to know a little more about varicose veins and what causes them.…

Three Tips For Choosing The Perfect Breast Enhancement Size For You

Breast enhancement surgery is a very popular elective surgery that many women choose to have because it makes them feel more self-confident and allows them to have the body that they truly want. If you are not happy with the size of your breasts and are considering breast enhancement surgery, there are some things that you can do to ensure that you choose the perfect size breasts for you. The guide below walks you through the process of choosing the size you want your breasts to be enhanced to.…

5 Ways To Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk

Heart disease is still a big issue among men and women. In fact, it causes one in four deaths in the United States. Common risk factors of the disease include smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and high blood pressure. If you make some changes in your life, you can lower your chances of developing this chronic health condition. Here are five effective ways to reduce your heart attack risk: Do Not Let Stress Overtake Your Life…

Refuting Some Common Asthma Myths

Asthma is a fairly common respiratory condition that can have a serious impact on the quality of life of patients. Unfortunately, there are misconceptions that surround asthma, which may cause you to underestimate the seriousness of this condition. If you are under the impression that the following myths are true, you may find it easier to overlook the need to have your symptoms evaluated by a specialist. After you have these notions refuted, you will be a better-informed patient, which may help you to more effectively minimize the effects this condition has on your life.…

Why You Should Consider Ultrasonic Liposuction To Eliminate Excess Fat

Do you have some excess fat that you would like to get rid of? Do you want to quickly reshape your body so you have a healthier appearance? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with fatty areas, especially in the belly and the love handles. One way to reshape your body and lose that excess fat is through diet and exercise. However, that approach can take time, and there’s no guarantee it will work.…