People in the United States began taking multivitamin/mineral (MVM) supplements in the 1940s, when they first hit the market. They are incredibly popular around the country and as many as 33% of Americans admit to taking them. In fact, at least one sixth of all dietary supplement purchases are MVMs. They account for at least 40% of all vitamin and mineral sales. The market for dietary supplements was worth about $36.7 billion at the end of 2014. Vitamin and mineral sales amounted to $14.3 billion that year. For women, who are looking to improve their breast health, there are a …
Month: January 2017
Staying Mobile in Old Age
As we get older it can become more and more difficult to perform tasks that used to be quite simple. From operating an automobile to getting up the stairs, not everything should be taken for granted. Even walking can prove difficult if not impossible for some senior citizens and disabled people. Fortunately, there are plenty of mobility devices for seniors and others who need help getting around but still want to do it on their own terms. Walkers and Canes These two types of mobility devices for seniors have been around for some time. They are relatively cheap, simple in …
Medical Benefits of Massage Therapy
Improved blood circulation, muscle relaxation, pain relief and stress reduction: these are just a few of the benefits of deep tissue massage. Therapeutic massage therapy has many applications in alternate therapies, for such purposes as muscle / joint stabilization, increased range of motion and myofascial release. Sports massage therapy helps in recovery from sports injuries and and is also as part of a training program that can prevent injuries like sprains and muscle pulls. Benefits of massage therapy All kinds of massage techniques, including sports massage therapy, are used to help people deal with chronic pain, tension and to recover …
How Urgent Care Bridges the Continuum
A great deal of the focus in many medical systems and practices is the term “continuum of care.” In some fields, mental health for instance, that means having a tiered system by which patients can receive the treatment level that they need. Hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, therapists and doctors, can provide that continuum of care. In a broader sense, continuum of care applies to the whole healthcare system, where the two most used routes have long been the personal physician and the hospital. Unfortunately, this poses many problems. A physician takes time and an appointment to see, which makes urgent …
Your Antioxidant Vitamins and You
Any antioxidant supplements list you might look over might be longer and filled with more complicated names than you have the time or, quite frankly, the desire to try to understand. But there is no denying that many people, for many years have seen the benefits of taking antioxidant supplements, hormonal balance supplements, detox supplements and even cellular supplements, to name just a few different types. Americans have been actively taking supplements of many kinds for many years. During the 1940s, multivitamin/mineral supplements became available in the US and the industry has grown by leaps and bounds since then. Multivitamin/mineral …
Aromatherapy The Secret to a More Restful Night’s Sleep
Many of us fall into a routine of sleep, work, and responsibilities — it can be hard to find time for oneself in the mix. Studies suggest that the average American worker experiences a greater amount of stress than any previous generation; this is also indicated by the number of diagnosed mental illnesses across the nation. Stress plays an enormous role on our physical, mental, and emotional states with many experts saying that stress is responsible as an onset for many deaths every year. What has changed from previous generations; why is stress so prevalent in modern America? Stress in …
Struggling With These 6 Medical Issues? Take a Trip to the Pharmacy
Many people are somewhat skeptical about going to the pharmacy for help with certain medical issues. There is a stigma with over the counter medicine prescriptions that is frankly untrue in the medical industry. The medications that are at your local pharmacy can greatly improve a wide array of medical issues. Joint and Nerve Pain When you’re experiencing physical pain in your joints, you should probably make an appointment with your doctor. If you can’t see a doctor for a while, however, don’t just wait it out in excruciating pain. You can visit the pharmacy and take a look at …
How to Know if You are Losing Testosterone and What to Do About it
Testosterone is the hormone that the human body produces that stimulates sperm production, sex drive and builds muscle and bone mass. As men age it is very normal for their testosterone levels to drop over time. However, low testosterone can cause a series of symptoms that men are not happy with. You can compare it to the first stages of menopause. No one likes to be reminded that they are getting older but there are anti aging clinics that can deal with both low testosterone and menopause solutions. Here are some of the symptoms to look for if you think …
Experiencing Chronic Pain? Contact a Chiropractor for a Consultation
If you’ve never been to a chiropractor before, you may be asking, “What does a chiropractor do?” While chiropractors treat a variety of issues, including wellness adjustments, they are known for working with individuals that suffer from chronic pain. Are you, for example, experiencing any of the following types of issues or pain? Back pain Chronic knee pain Diabetic nerve pain Diabetic neuropathy Frozen shoulder Knee pain when walking Lower back pain Migraine headaches Peripheral neuropathy Sharp pain in knee Sudden knee pain Tension headaches If you are experiencing any of the above issues, it’s possible that you’ve already visited …
Medical Imaging for Diagnosis and Treatment
Radiology uses imaging to diagnose and treat internal diseases. Ever since X-rays were discovered in Germany at the end of the nineteenth century, they have been used to create internal images of the human body and other solid objects. Magnetic resonance imaging or MRIs are now widely used in the medical field to generate two- and three-dimensional images of the human body. Together with the results of other examinations and tests, they are used for diagnosis of a wide range of internal diseases. MRIs for diagnosis and treatment MRIs are widely used by radiologists, for diagnosis and treatment. At the …
