A vegan diet is great for your health in a lot of ways, but there are some areas that you have to work a bit more on when you follow a vegan diet. Bone health may be one of those areas – research shows that vegetarians tend to have weaker bones than meat eaters, and vegans are the group of vegetarians most affected, with bones that were 6% weaker than those of meat and dairy eaters.
12 August 2016
If you're dealing with certain medical issues, you may have resigned yourself to thinking that they will just have to be a part of your life. You may have even avoided sharing your symptoms with the primary care doctor, since you may consider them common and not something that can really be helped. However, there are a number of ailments that can be successfully treated if you see a neurologist. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in treating issues of the brain and spinal column.
6 August 2016
If you've ever known someone who has had shingles, you may wonder what you can do to avoid having to go through this health problem. Well, there is one thing that could help, and it's called a shingles vaccination. This vaccine is designed to help prevent you from getting this horrible skin rash, but it is not for everyone. Here are a few things you should know that may help you decide if it is right for you.
5 August 2016
Outpatient physical therapy (OPT) is more than just sending a physical therapist to perform an exercise that you must in the future perform yourself. Outpatient PT provides specialized programs for patients with debilitating conditions that prevent them from walking or doing things for themselves. What are these conditions, and how can you benefit from the programs designed for people with your condition? You can obtain out-of-the-ordinary outpatient physical therapy. OPT for Parkinson's Disease Patients
25 July 2016
Eating a balanced diet and getting the right nutrition during cancer treatment is essential for fighting infections, staying healthy and replacing tissue. In some cases, it can be difficult to stick to a diet due to side effects from your treatment or from the cancer itself. Your oncologist can work with you to create the nutrition plan that works best for you. Here are just a few things you should know about healthy eating during cancer treatment.
14 July 2016
If you find that your neck is stiff and sore because you're constantly using your smartphone, you're hardly alone. More and more people are contending with neck discomfort due to constantly looking down at their smartphone screens, whether for texting, playing games, watching videos or simply using various apps. Smartphone-associated neck pain should prompt you to visit your local chiropractor for an adjustment to alleviate your pain. Otherwise, here are some simple tips that you can use to prevent further neck issues from using your phone.
6 July 2016
Reading on a daily basis is a great way to get lost in books, explore fantasy worlds, and learn new things everyday. If you enjoy reading all types of books, one of the biggest hassles may be finding a comfortable position to read in. Reading for long periods of time can result in aches and pains around your whole body. Instead of struggling to read comfortably, a chiropractor can help your body with three different treatments.
28 June 2016
Whenever a patch of cancerous cells is found on your skin, you will usually be faced with two options for its removal: Mohs micrographic surgery or an excision removal. These two procedures are similar on a functional level, but a few key differences combined with your unique medical circumstances can dramatically impact the success of your surgery as well as the recovery process afterward. If you have the option of either procedure for your recently discovered skin cancer, consider these following four points of distinction between them.
27 June 2016
The ability to hear clearly can be a critical sense for being able to communicate with your loved ones. Sadly, there are a number of hearing issues that a person may develop over the course of their live. Thankfully, when these issues arise, patients can use hearing aids to help restore this sense. Yet many patients may give credit to a few myths about hearing loss and hearing aids. Having these notions corrected may help you to be better prepared to preserve your sense of hearing.
25 May 2016
A stroke can quickly take away your independence and make things that once were easy a lot more difficult. After you have had a stroke, one way to get back on your feet and to become independent again is to work with an occupational therapist. There are a number of ways an occupational therapist can help you after you have had a stroke, depending on your goals and how the stroke impacted you.
25 May 2016
