Whether attend a Botox party or are simply heading to the doctor for a procedure and more people are now reaping the benefits of Botox. What is Botox, you ask? Botox is a form of bacteria injected in small doses to various parts of your body, usually the face. Next to chemical peels and juvederm, Botox is considered one of the most popular and beneficial cosmetic treatments around. Still not convinced? Here are four benefits of botox that will have you booking your next appointment the minute you finish reading this article: Helps Relieve Migraine Pain Since Botox has the …
Month: August 2015
Tips on How Laser Liposuction Can Give you the Physique You’ve Always Dreamed Of
It has become more and more difficult to retain a healthy physique in this fast-paced new age where most people work very long hours at stationary desks just to go home and watch television or browse the internet while they try to relax. For over two-thirds of Americans aged 20 and older who suffer from weight problems and obesity, making an effort to stay with a healthy diet and make time for some exercise during the day can greatly improve one’s health but it’s not always enough to to get the results that people desperately pine for. For those having …
3 Reasons Urgent Care Facilities are Much Better Options Than the ER
Pain and illness know no schedule, so it’s important to have a plan in place when someone in your family begins to experience discomfort outside of normal office hours. Emergency rooms are notorious for being expensive and making you wait for hours, so it’s best to avoid them when possible. Thankfully, there are urgent care facilities all across the country that offer premium medical services in a friendly, professional environment. A walk in health clinic knows that you’re in desperate need of attention if you’re seeking their services, so there’s no long waits or price-gouging. Here are three of the …
Use this Celebrity Workout for a Healthier Body and Mind
If you are like millions of Americans you are probably dealing with stress on an everyday basis. Between our work, school, family, and personal lives the millions of little stresses that we deal with everyday can pile up to cause pain, fatigue and other maladies throughout our lives. While everybody has their own ways of de-stressing, many are finding that yoga not only helps them unwind, but also strengthens their bodies and minds. While you probably have heard of yoga, do you know what it can do for you? Why Millions are Turning to Yoga Its a good bet that …
5 Times You Should Go to Urgent Care
Urgent care centers are becoming widely known as a great alternative option for emergency room care or doctor’s visits. While life-threatening issues are still emergency room-worthy, many smaller health issues really don’t need all that wait time or money. You could seriously help yourself out by going to an urgent care clinic rather than the ER. Bites and Rashes Doctors at urgent care are trained to recognize and treat different bites and rashes. With urgent care’s short wait time and great care, you’ll be in and out in no time, with peace of mind. Back Pain Almost 69% of Americans …
What to Do When Someone Has a Concussion
Sometimes, a blow to the head can leave you more than just a little bump. When an injury to the head causes damage to the brain, it’s known as a concussion. Depending on the damage, a concussion can range from mild to severe brain trauma. Read on to learn more about concussions and how they can affect day-to-day life. So what exactly is a concussion? While there is no universal definition of what a concussion is, it’s most commonly described as an injury to the head that disrupts your brains function. Concussions can be caused by a fall, car crash, …
3 Surprising Uses That You Didn’t Know Medical Lasers Had
When you go to see a doctor, you probably are familiar with some of the equipment your physician might use. Stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and otoscopes used to look in ears and mouths are all fairly common at your annual checkup. But when visiting a specialist, you could be seeing different technology altogether, and some of it utilizes medical lasers. How are medical lasers used on patients? Here are some of the most common settings where you may see this technology applied: Laser Pain Therapy: Approximately 31 million Americans will deal with low back pain at some point during their …
Sun Worshipers Beware Your Beach Time Can Mean Big Problems
After the bitter cold of a long winter there is nothing like being out in the sun during a warm summer day. However, you should keep in mind that those hours on the beach, in the sun can have an effect on you for the rest of your life, it can even reduce your lifespan. Melanoma is characterized by the uncontrollable growth of pigment cells, it is considered the most sever form of skin cancer and is directly correlated to sun exposure. There are several steps that you can take today to reduce your chances of getting skin cancer, while …
Cut out Chronic Pain in Your Life with Laser Therapy
If you have ever dealt with back or neck pain, you know that it can be debilitating. 76.2 million people in the United States have reported that they have suffered from pains that have lasted longer than 24 hours. Chronic pain actually affects more people in America than any other disease including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Luckily new low level laser technology, including advances in class III and class IV laser equipment, may be the answer to dealing chronic pain. What is Low Level Laser Therapy? On first thought many people think of lasers as science fiction staples, the …
The Shocking Reason You Might Need Varicose or Spider Vein Treatments
If there’s one part of the body that many women show off during the warm weather, it’s their legs. Unfortunately, some women hide their legs if they are dealing with issues like varicose veins or spider veins. Varicose veins, which around 40 million people suffer from in the U.S., are thick and often bulge from the skin, and they usually have a knotted appearance. Not only are they unsightly to many, but they can also have a negative impact on a person’s circulation and overall health. Of those who have varicose veins, 50% have a family history with this issue, …
