2016

3 Tips For Managing Vaginal Dryness

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Vaginal dryness can be an uncomfortable or even painful condition, making sexual intercourse undesirable. There are many underlying conditions that can contribute to decreased natural lubrication of the vagina and several ways you can manage the condition. Consider The Actual Problem If this is the first time you have experienced vaginal dryness, it is not necessarily indicative of a significant problem. You need to consider if your lack of lubrication correlates with lack of desire.

15 August 2016

Can Your Health Insurance Cover Marriage Counseling?

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If you and your spouse have been fighting more frequently lately due to long hours at work, financial stress, or other factors outside your direct control, you may feel it's crucial to seek outside help before your relationship suffers an irreparable breakdown. Unfortunately, finding the time or money to visit a therapist when you're already short on both can just add to the burden you're carrying. Fortunately, in some situations you may be able to utilize your health-insurance plan to pay for the care you and your spouse need.

4 August 2016

Tips for Using Massage to Address Kyphosis Pain

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Many patients who are diagnosed with kyphosis get the diagnosis after dealing with prolonged, persistent pain in the back. Since kyphosis can be a progressive condition, that pain can worsen over time. If you were recently diagnosed with kyphosis, your doctor may suggest that you start looking into various types of pain therapy and treatments to help manage the condition. Massage therapy works well for many patients. Here are some of the things you should know about massage therapy to help you manage kyphosis pain.

25 July 2016

FAQ About Renting A Wheelchair For The First Time

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Did you sprain your ankle at the wrong time because you have a vacation coming up that will include a lot of walking? If it will take a while before you are able to comfortably walk again, you might want to think about renting a wheelchair for your trip. Below, you will discover the answers to a few of the questions that you might having when it comes to renting a wheelchair for the first time.

11 July 2016

Three Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Colonoscopies

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Colon cancer is very common, but it can be detected through screening test such as colonoscopies. Myths about colonoscopies may deter you from undergoing this potentially life-saving test. Here are three myths that you shouldn't believe about colonoscopies. Only people with symptoms need them You may think that if you had colon cancer, you would notice symptoms, but this is just a myth. In fact, most of the time, people with early stage colon cancer don't notice anything wrong.

28 June 2016

Ways To Prevent Cataracts From Worsening

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Cataracts are extremely common, especially for older people; however, they do not always have to be removed right away through cataract surgery. If you visit your eye doctor regularly, you are likely to find out that you have cataracts when they are just starting to begin. With the right steps and treatment, you may be able to prolong having them removed with cataract surgery. Here are some of the steps you may need to take if you want to avoid getting them removed right away.

27 June 2016

Physical Therapy 101: 4 Tips For Completing Your Therapy At Home

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Physical therapy is an effective way to heal your muscles after an accident. This method uses a variety of exercises to help you regain mobility and reduce chronic pain. While you will do these exercises during your physical therapy sessions, you will also be required to do them at home too. Although practicing your therapy at home might seem difficult, it doesn't have to be. With these four tips, you'll be well on your way to healing:

9 June 2016

Food Allergies: Most Common Food Allergens And Signs Your Child Is Allergic

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It isn't always easy to tell when a young child is having an allergic reaction to food. As your child begins eating solid food, it's important to know the signs of an allergic reaction so that you can act quickly. Like adults, young children can experience the most severe reaction, anaphylactic shock. This reaction is life threatening, yet a young child is not going to be able to explain to you what is going on.

25 May 2016

So Cold, You're Hot! How Cryo-Lipo Is Reshaping Bodies And How It Can Work For You

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Cryo-lipolysis, or freeze-liposuction, is the newest, hottest trend in reshaping bodies and getting rid of unwanted fat. If you have thought about liposuction, but you were not sure if traditional liposuction was right for you, cryo-lipo may be what you are looking for. Here is what this procedure is, what it does, and how it can work for you. What Cryo-Lipo Is When you decide to finally have cryo-lipo, you will expose the areas that your plastic surgeon will work on.

10 May 2016

How Does Fluticasone Nasal Spray Affect Your Body?

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Fluticasone nasal sprays are some of the most effective and commonly prescribed treatments for allergy symptoms in the country today. But if you have recently been prescribed or recommended one of these sprays, you may be wondering exactly how it can suppress your allergic reactions when almost nothing else seems to work. This corticosteroid, formally known as fluticasone propionate, works on a number of fronts to reduce inflammation and alter protein production in your cells, dramatically reducing your allergic symptoms over the course of several days.

26 April 2016