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.…
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