If your doctor has scheduled you for a colonoscopy, you will most likely have a couple of days of preparation before your procedure. Since it is meant to clean out your bowels, the laxative and possible enema may have you cringing before you even begin. If so, use the following tips to make yourself as comfortable as possible during the prep. Plan Sedentary Activities That Are Close To A Bathroom…
Read More »International travel is fun, but not if you bring home a serious disease with you. Tick-borne encephalitis isn’t something you need to worry about in the United States, but you may encounter it on your travels. Fortunately, there is an effective vaccine that can protect you on your trip. Here are five things that you need to know about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine. What is tick-borne encephalitis? Tick-borne encephalitis is a life-threatening viral illness that is endemic to many parts of the world.…
Read More »You’ve been told you need vascular surgery to remove varicose veins in your legs or to effectively destroy them inside the limbs. It may seem incomprehensible to imagine that this type of procedure won’t cause problems in the future. Doesn’t your body need all its veins? Understanding Varicose Veins Veins transport blood back to the heart after arteries have brought it to other parts of the body. Valves in the veins open and close as blood flows.…
Read More »Young people just out of their teens may find their vision starting to be a bit more blurry, and a trip to the optometrist may reveal that they need to have some vision correction in order to see perfectly. But if you also suffer from dry eyes, you may be concerned about wearing contact lenses. While contacts come in a variety of different brands and options, including some specially created for those with dry eyes, they can be difficult to wear for long periods.…
Read More »Choosing to give up your baby for adoption may have been one of the best decisions you ever made, but that does not mean that it comes free of consequences. Giving up a baby for adoption can have lifelong effects on your mental health, which is why the adoption agency may have told you to seek mental health counseling. Counseling services cannot replace the great sorrow you have from giving up your baby, but they can help you deal with some of the common feelings women experience after this happens.…
Read More »If you own or manage a business, then it is in your best interest to look out for your employees’ visual health. Vision problems can reduce your business’ productivity when they lead to more sick days, increased incidences of accidents, as well as increased rates of workers compensation claims. Here are some of the measures to help you protect your workers’ visual health: Keep Eyewash Accessible Many eye injuries consist of debris or liquids getting into the eye.…
Read More »Many people would love to have healthy and young-looking skin. Your skin is the largest organ on your body, which is why it is so important that you take care of it properly. Here are some things that you can do to care for your skin so that it will look beautiful for years to come. 1. Stop Smoking It is pretty common knowledge that smoking can be detrimental to your lungs; however, it can also be terrible for your skin.…
Read More »If you are overweight and feel like you just cannot lose weight no matter how hard you try, then it may be time to ask your doctor for help. Many people are afraid to ask their doctors what else they can do to lose weight aside from counting calories and exercising, but remember that obesity is now classified as a disease in the United States, and doctors can be a great help at helping you conquer this disease just as they help treat patients for others.…
Read More »If your dentist has suggested the need for a root canal, you may be wondering if you’d be better off having the tooth extracted instead. Extraction is usually an option for a problematic tooth, but there are several reasons why a root canal may be a better option. Here’s a look at a few reasons why your dentist may recommend a root canal rather than extraction for your tooth. Protecting Your Jawbone…
Read More »In recent news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that over 90 percent of kids living in the United States consume too much salt or sodium. If your child eats a diet high in salt, keep reading. A high intake of sodium is one of the leading causes of heart disease in America. There are many types of heart disease, including coronary heart disease and congestive heart failure. If your child continues to eat a high sodium diet, they may be at risk for one of these heart conditions.…
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