Problems such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders re more common than many people realize. There are at least 35 million people around the United States who have received a diagnosis of TMJ or TMJD. It has been estimated that about 15% of the nation suffers from some kind of chronic facial pain. This includes headaches,…
Lower back pain is common. Some patients will slowly develop acute severe lower back pain from sitting at their desks and leaning forward every day. For some people, the best lower back pain remedy is a chair that’s built to provide enough stable lumbar support. When individuals ask for advice for lower back pain, medical…
Drug use is not new to human beings. There are ancient references to recreational drug use and substances that were used for medicinal purposes or as part of religious or spiritual ceremonies. So it should be no surprise that today there are alarming rates of drug addiction and abuse as well. Yet it is not…
If you have ever watched someone dealing with their 600lb life on cable television, you might be thinking there is no way that could be you. Or, you might be thinking that it could be you. Or, maybe you know that regardless of the number of pounds you actually are on the scale, you need…
Beauty salons and spas tend to be most commonly utilized by women. Women tend to take advantage of spa services more frequently, including massages, facials, nail treatments, and laser hair removal. Women also utilize medically cosmetic procedures more often than men. A few of these procedures include spider vein removal, Botox injections, and chemical peels….
Cosmetic surgery, also commonly referred to as plastic surgery, is both celebrated and frowned down upon. After all cosmetic procedures are optional, unlike many of the surgical procedures performed by ear nose and throat specialists for example. Luckily in the past decade or so more and more people are viewing plastic surgery in a positive…
Do you remember what is was like going to the doctor when you were a kid? It’s much different than seeing a doctor or specialist as an adult. Pediatric care is an extremely important part of a child’s development, and is integral to maintaining their overall health and well being. Pediatrics are meant to address…
Ever since they were invented in the nineteenth century, bicycles have been associated with healthy living. Fresh air and exercise are two benefits of cycling that haven’t changed in all these years. What has changed is the technology, producing bikes that can do more: go faster, farther and on rugged terrain. Clothes, shoes and the…
Radiation treatment for cancer is an important therapy that has helped many people around the world. The problem is that it is not without side effects that can have dangerous consequences for the people who receive it. When women undergo breast cancer treatment with radiation, they have an increased risk for heart problems due to…
Have you been told that you snore and that your breathing starts and stops while you’re asleep? Do you wake up in the morning feeling tired rather than well rested? According to the Mayo Clinic, these are potential signs that you may have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. If you’re curious whether or…