2015

4 Signs That You Shouldn't Ignore Your Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids can be a perfectly normal -- and totally embarrassing -- problem. If you are suffering from these small and uncomfortable bumps, you probably don't want to tell anyone about it. However, there are some cases in which hemorrhoids really shouldn't be ignored. If you find yourself dealing with any of these problems, now is the time to see your physician about your hemorrhoids. Your primary care doctor might be able to help you, or he or she might suggest that you see a rectal surgeon about your situation:

25 March 2015

How To Help Your Child Cope With Speech Delay

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If your child is suffering from speech delay, there are several things you can try at home to encourage your child's language development. The best approach you can take is to be patient with your child and look for opportunities to teach language whenever you can. There are several things that you can do to get your child to start communicating, and some of them will be discussed below. Describe Your Actions And The Child's Actions To Them

9 March 2015

Getting New Hearing Aids? 3 Things You Can Do With Old Hearing Aids

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Getting hearing aids is quite an expensive investment. When you are getting new hearing aids, you may wonder what you can do with your old ones aside from throwing them away or in a junk drawer. There are many things you can do with your old hearing aids that can benefit you or someone else. Here are some things you can do with old hearing aids: Keep Them as a Backup

26 February 2015

Orthodontia By Mail? Kids, And Parents: Don't Try This At Home

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Because the US Food and Drug Administration doesn't regulate dentistry or orthodontics, a new trend has emerged in do-it-yourself activities. Americans are now ordering kits by mail from companies that claim the kits will straighten crooked teeth at home for a fraction of what dentists would charge. The FDA considers "aligners" to be prescription devices and has approved several designs Here are 3 reasons why DIY teeth straightening is a really bad idea:

16 February 2015

Why Your Child May Need Bifocals

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Sometimes kids with vision problems need to wear bifocals, even if only temporarily. Since the lens contains two different prescriptions, bifocals help correct both near and far vision. This allows a child to see better at all distances. Although bifocal lenses generally are associated with adults as they get older and have trouble changing the focus of their eyes, pediatric ophthalmologists (such as those from San Juans Vision Source) sometimes prescribe bifocals for children who have focusing problems.

10 February 2015

Too Much Love? A Look At Hoarding Disorder, Animal Hoarding, And The World Of Mental Disorders

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Every year, about 250,000 animals are rescued from animal hoarders. These animals are often neglected, diseased, and hungry, which does not make sense because the general public assumes that a person who hoards animals does so to give their pets better lives. Only recently has the world of psychiatry taken a serious look at animal hoarding, and hoarding in general. Here is an introduction to hoarding disorder, hoarding animals, the distinction between these two conditions, and why animal hoarding is a misfit in the mental health world.

5 February 2015

Things To Stock Up On Before Your Liposuction Surgery

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The better you prepare for liposuction before your surgery, the easier it will be to recover. You can prepare for the liposuction procedure by stocking your home with a few important items that help those who have just undergone surgery to recover as quickly as possible. The following are some important items you should have on hand at home so that they're ready for you when you return and begin the post-op recovery process.

2 February 2015

What To Expect At A Massage Session

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You have most likely heard other people talk about how relaxing a massage can be. If you have decided you would like to have a massage of your own, you may be a bit apprehensive about what to expect. Having a massage will be pleasurable and there is nothing to be afraid of. Here is a timeline of what happens from the time you get to the massage parlor until the massage is completed to help you feel better about what is to come:

29 January 2015

Pet Ownership When You Have Allergies: What You Should Know

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When you have a perpetually stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes, and sinus discomfort that just doesn't subside, chances are that you are suffering from allergies. However, to know for sure whether or not you have allergies and/or what you are allergic to, you need to head to the allergy doctor. And once you do so, you find out that you are allergic to pet dander. The problem is, of course, that you have and love your pets and are unwilling to ever part with them.

27 January 2015

3 Effective Ways To Help You Combat Stress

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In life, there are going to be moments that cause you some stress. Whether it's moving or work, stress can be crippling at times. You can deal with stress in an effective manner thanks to these steps: Get A Restorative Massage One of the best ways to alleviate stress is to take advantage of a restorative massage from a place like Stephen Parish Massage. Using topical oils and deep-tissue massing techniques, restorative massages help relax your muscles and also lower your heart rate.

21 January 2015