2017

Treating Candida Requires More Than Treating A Rash

If you recurring yeast infections, migraine headaches, knee pain, fatigue, rashes, problems with bowel movements, and brain fog, you may have a condition called candidiasis. The microorganism Candida albicans is naturally occurring in many people. It resides in your intestines and is responsible for helping maintain a healthy digestive system. However, if this yeast starts to grow and reproduce too quickly it can cause some of the unpleasant symptoms above. Your doctor may prescribe an antifungal cream to get rid of the rash and some of the other symptoms, but to completely get the yeast back in check, you need to do a few other things.…

7 Ways To Improve Bone Health And Avoid Spine Compressions

The natural ageing process increases your likelihood of experiencing spine compressions, or tiny fractures along any portion of the vertebrae in the spine. While you cannot stop from growing older, there are some other things you can do to improve your bone health and avoid experiencing spine compressions. Research Your Medication One of the main causes of spinal compression is osteoporosis, a reduction of your bone density. Weaker bones mean you could more easily sustain a fracture through simple daily activities like walking down stairs or picking up a child.…

Does Dieting Make You "Hangry"? What Weight Loss Methods Can Work For You?

If you find that your efforts at weight loss are often thwarted by your tendency to become short-tempered or foggy-headed just a few minutes after missing a meal, you may wonder whether you’ll ever be able to lose weight and keep it off. Fortunately, there are several diet plans and philosophies that have demonstrated success. Read on to learn more about some weight loss methods that can work for those who don’t deal well with hunger pains.…

Recovery Tips for Hemorrhoid Banding

If you are a person that has recently gone through the process of hemorrhoid banding, there is a good chance that you want to recover as quickly as possible. Internal hemorrhoids can cause a great deal of pain, and the banding process will help them go away. You want to be able to get back to your life as soon as possible while still having the banding be effective. Here are some tips for recovering after a hemorrhoid banding procedure.…

Tips To Bear In Mind When Seeking Foot And Ankle Treatment

A lot of people have mobility issues with their feet and ankles. When your ankles are swollen or your feet are experiencing sharp, stabbing pains, it can be difficult to get around and enjoy every day life. Because of this, you should speak to a foot and ankle specialist who can recommend treatments and surgeries that will decrease pain and increase mobility. Linking up with one of these professionals, while also applying the other tips below, will let ramp up your foot and ankle health on your terms.…

4 Reasons To Consider An Urgent Care Visit Instead Of An ER Trip When Your Child Is Sick

When your child is sick, you want nothing more than to help him or her feel better. However, all too often, well-meaning parents end up turning an unpleasant situation into an even worse one by taking a sick child to an emergency room when it’s not actually necessary. Generally, if your child has a fever, a simple laceration, a minor burn, or another non-life-threatening ailment, urgent care is the better choice—and for good reason.…

3 Tips For Finding Relief With Hypermobile SI Joints

Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction can occur for one of two reasons. Although your SI joints are designed to have little movement, they can become fixed, causing significant pain. In other cases, the joint can have too much movement (hypermobility) due to laxity of the supporting structures. Several strategies can be used to help minimize hypermobility of the SI joint. Give Your Joints A Rest Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to completely eliminate pressure on your SI joints.…

Protesting Contact Lenses And Eyes From Asbestos Dust

Those who work with asbestos and removing it from buildings know how dangerous this item is to their health. Unfortunately, asbestos dust may end up getting on contact lenses and, therefore, on the eye. While most people know about the dangers of asbestos and the lungs, few know how problematic it is on the eyes and how contact lenses can increase the risk of this problem. Contact Lenses And Asbestos Dust Do Not Get Along…

Don't Use Dry Ice On Your Plantar Warts!

People who develop plantar warts may decide to save money on visiting a podiatrist and simply put dry ice on them at home. This is a huge mistake, and one that can be very dangerous to make. What Are Plantar Warts? Plantar warts are not the same as normal warts because they aren’t caused by the same problem. They are actually skin growths caused by a viral infection with HPV virus.…

Have Fibromyalgia And Didn't Like Acupuncture? 2 Reasons To Try Dry Needling Instead

If you suffer from fibromyalgia, then you may turn to alternative medicine for relief of your pain and fatigue because many provide all-natural pain relief. Since acupuncture works so well for many people who suffer from fibromyalgia, you may have tried it and decided it “wasn’t for you” for some reason. Don’t give up hope and think that you may be “running out of options” for getting fibromyalgia relief, because dry needling is another very effective form of alternative medicine that works very well for many people suffering from fibromyalgia.…