Everyone wants their family to be happy and healthy. It is the basic desire that exists and connects people across the globe. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to efficient or quality health care. That basic need for good health should be met with the basic rights and access to good health care, and it is something that societies around the world are striving to meet, or at least should be striving to meet. If you are one of the individuals or families blessed with such access, chances are you have a few different plans for …
Month: October 2016
Growing Old can Also Mean Health Problems
People are living longer these days, which is a good things. But many people aren’t in the greatest of health, with ailments such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Many older people also have joint issues such as arthritis, chronic knee problems and chronic back problems. These problems can cause a number of issues and also may require various treatments. Many of the health problems of older people are of their own doing. Most cases of diabetes in older people are adult-onset diabetes, called type 2. Nearly all these cases are caused by a combination of poor diet …
Do You Have Acne Scarring? Why More Adults are Undergoing Scar Revision Surgery
If you are an average American adult, chances are that you’ve picked up a few scars along the way. You may have fallen off your bicycle when you were a kid, been in a few minor car accidents, and fallen in the ice and snow. If you still have substantial scarring from any of your accidents, you may want to talk to a doctor about scar revision surgery. Doctors want patients to know that there are several types of scars that may respond well to scar revision surgery, and that they can offer a variety of payment options. Some scars …
How Medically Supervised Weight Loss Can Work for You
Scrolling through the Instagram feed, you?re bound to catch glimpses of fitness photos of so many weight loss success stories. What?s less popular are the photos showing the sweat, hard work, and consistent activity it takes to get to that point. That grimace, that sour lemon taste face is nowhere near as appealing as the new flat tummy and tightened buns that took months, even years to achieve. That quick glimpse of end results may make viewers think that those bodies are the result of fast weight loss, but nothing could be further from the truth. Every fitness journey is …
I’m Experiencing Hair Loss What Are My Options?
Our hair is considered one of the most beautiful parts of our bodies. Its luster, sheen and body is often a great source of pride for many people and they will spend a lot of effort and money to maintain its appearance. Likewise, many suffer great dips in their self-esteem when they start experiencing hair loss, male pattern baldness and general thinning. If this has happened to you or someone you know, fear not. Hair loss is one of the most common occurrences when it comes to scalp and hair health and, as such, many clinics have already devised multiple …
Therapists Can Provide the Support You Need During a Difficult Time
Are you going through a major life transition? Have you been feeling depressed and unsure of how to move forward? Or perhaps you’re married, and either you or your spouse have been unfaithful, and you’re not sure if it’s time to get divorced. Whether you’re seeking individual counseling, marriage counseling, family and group therapy or considering online relationship counseling, therapists can help you through these and other major life issues and transitions. If you’ve never been to a therapist before, you might be interested to know that 93% of the people that have worked with a marriage or family therapist …
What Constitute The Phase 1 Clinical Trial Research Studies
During medical research studies, doctors conduct different levels of clinical trials to analyze a particular treatment or a possible medical intervention and these clinical trials include four phases of research. With the early phase looking at the safety of a drug and its side effects, it’s in the later stage of this phase where a sample size is increased and tests conducted for more information on a trial drug. The types of phases involved in clinical research are Phase 1 , Phase 2. Phase 3 and Phase 4. What is involved in Phase 1 Clinical trial? In this phase of …
What You Should Know About Massage Techniques
Are you someone who is looking for relief from chronic pain or muscle tension? If so, you aren’t alone. Thousands of Americans every day suffer from both issues. The good news is that there are specific massage techniques designed to help you with things like chronic pain, soreness, stiffness, and muscle tension. Here are a few things to remember about therapeutic massages: 1. There Are So Many Types! – From trigger point massage to sports massage and deep tissue massage, there are so many massage techniques to choose from and they each bring a different benefit. It is always good …
Physical Therapy Equipment is just One Piece of the Puzzle
Physical therapy is often thought to be the treatment for physical injuries to help patients regain mobility and strength. While that is true, it is just one aspect of physical therapy. Physical therapy utilizes a wide range of force and movement to promote mobility, function, and quality of life. A lot of physical therapy is direct force on the parts of the body being addressed. However, there is also a wide range of physical therapy equipment that can be utilized. Physical therapy equipment can enhance a physical therapy visits. It is often used to push the limits during therapy as …
Things You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recent years, some problems that face people starting in childhood have been receiving a lot more attention. One problem that has come under the public spotlight is actually a host of issues that fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder. Unlike other conditions, this is not merely one problem but a condition that exists with a range of signs and symptoms, hence the term “spectrum.” Here are some things parents should know. The rates for autism spectrum disorder are going up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has affirmed that autism spectrum disorder has has increased …
