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How An OBGYN Can Help Your College Freshman With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

College freshmen are stepping outside of their comfort zone and into a new and exciting world. Unfortunately, they may also experience health problems, such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Thankfully, you can help your daughter through this issue by visiting an OBGYN. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Affect Your College Freshman One of the most frustrating experiences that a young woman will experience is the development of polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. Much about this health condition is still unknown but causes a multitude of problems, including irregular periods and heightened levels of androgen.…

Understanding Tourniquets And Why You Should Not Be Afraid To Use One

If you have recently started learning about first aid, then you may have been informed about the ways that you can stop bleeding from a wound. This is an absolute necessity in many cases to keep an individual from going into shock. Unfortunately, direct pressure with your hands is not something that can stop wounds from bleeding when a severe injury affects one of your limbs. A tourniquet is needed in some situations, but many people are afraid to use them, even when they are properly trained in doing so.…

3 Reasons You Should Use A Weight Loss Clinic

Losing weight can be a struggle. If you plan to lose weight, it is a good idea to visit a weight loss clinic and get professional help. Weight loss is difficult, and it is good to have the right support behind you to keep you motivated. Here are some of the top reasons why you should choose a weight loss clinic. 1. Get Personalized Attention When you lose weight via a weight loss clinic, you will get personalized attention from a licensed physician.…

Weaver's Bottom: How Can You Make Your Buttock Pain Go Away?

For many working adults, back pain is the most common health issue they face during the day. The pain can be overwhelming and extremely frustrating. But for some workers, buttock pain (weaver’s bottom) is the main problem they face. Learn more about weaver’s bottom and how you can make the pain go away below. How Do You Get Weaver’s Bottom? Weaver’s bottom, or ischial bursitis, develops when the bursa situated between the gluteus maximus muscle in your buttock and the ischial tuberosity bone in your lower back pelvis become inflamed.…

Hidden Places That Exacerbate Pet Alleries

Sometimes pet allergies are a large problem that can make owning a furry pet next to impossible. Other times, pet allergies only flare up every once in a while and owning a pet is possible, especially if the pet and the house are kept clean. If you are in the second category and you own a pet, you must be sure that you take care of any allergy issues when they first start to develop.…

4 Benefits Of Mental Health Therapy For Depression

One of the most challenging conditions to live with may be depression. This mental disorder can rob you of your happiness and make life extremely challenging. The key to being able to feel your best and to move on with life in a more positive manner may rest in seeking mental health therapy. Knowing some of the many advantages of doing so may be the motivation you need to get started today:…

New Parents Introduction To Sleep Training

As the parents of a newborn, you’re probably learning now that the jokes made about lost sleep aren’t entirely jokes after all. After you transition out of the newborn stage and your baby is a few months old, it’s time to start thinking about sleep training to ease that fatigue factor and get him or her on a normal routine. Whether this is your first or your fifth, you’ll find that every child is different in how they train, so here are a few different methods to consider:…

Four Tips For Better Hearing This Fall

Any season is going to bring changes in hearing needs, especially when the fall season arrives and there is much more excitement, especially revolving around sports and holidays. To help keep your hearing in a good state, it’s helpful to consider these four tips: Avoid Stadium Games: Stadium games, such as football games are extremely loud. If you can avoid it, it will protect your already impaired hearing as someone who wears hearing aids.…

Tips For Preventing Postmenopausal Fractures

As you age and go through menopause, you might find that you are more susceptible to bone fractures. Therefore, you are going to want to make sure that you are doing everything possible to prevent postmenopausal fractures. While there may still be a small chance of getting a fracture, especially if you have a serious accident, you can give yourself a better chance of fewer fractures by using the following tips.…

What To Expect During And After A Port Wine Stain Laser Treatment

If you have a port wine stain, then you may be embarrassed by its appearance. This is a normal reaction, especially if the mark is located on your face or an area of the body that is highly visible. Laser treatments can be used to reduce the appearance of the mark. They are most successful during infancy or early childhood, but laser treatments can be used on adults as well. Before you try the treatment, you should understand a little bit about what should be expected.…