When a loved one is dying, adults have a tremendous amount of resources to turn to, including hospice care workers, clergy, and close family and friends. However, children usually do not have access to such resources and must rely on their parents for answers and comfort. While it is difficult to guide your children through the grieving process while you are grieving yourself, it’s vital that you do all you can do help your children navigate the confusion and pain caused by someone’s death.…
If a problem with one of your feet has you in agony and is limiting your life, you’re probably more than ready to accept the idea of surgery if your doctor thinks that it will stop the pain and get you back your mobility. What you may not be ready to deal with, however, is the recovery period, especially if your surgeon has said that you need to be “non-weight bearing”…
Sometimes when a parent gets older and cannot get around as they once did, having them move to a retirement community or even your home is not the best answer. They may prefer to stay in their own house as long as possible and very often a few simple changes and devices can help them to do just that. Consider some tips on how to help an aging parent with mobility issues, so they can keep their independence and stay as safe as possible.…
Going to the chiropractor for the first time might be unnerving. If you have never been to the chiropractor you might not know what to expect. Luckily, seeing a chiropractor is very safe and is very effective. Here are a couple questions you might have about seeing a chiropractor.
1. What Should I Wear?
During the duration of the appointment you will stay completely clothed. The chiropractor will do spinal manipulations, or adjustments, to your body.…
For decades, treatment of depression has centered on neurotransmitters such as serotonin, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. While these treatments based on these factors are very effective for many patients, especially when combined, there are still some people who receive little benefit from them, and that may be true of you, or of someone you love. There is continuing research on what causes depression and how to treat it, and three avenues of study have be found to be very promising.…
When you first learn that you are expecting, the excitement and anticipation can be overwhelming. However, soon after reality sets in and you are dealing with a range of symptoms from nausea and sudden vomiting to unusual cravings for foods you have never had a desire to put in your mouth before. While pregnancy symptoms are to be expected, there are a few downright odd side effects of housing another human that may come in as a bit of a shock.…
Cataracts are no joke, indeed it may be quite scary to notice that your vision is beginning to fail you as a cataract grows in your eye. While there have been treatment options for years, cataract surgery has always carried some risk. This comes from the fact that ultrasound equipment is used in your eyes as well as the fact that surgeons have to manually remove the lens of your eye and replace it.…
If you have very heavy periods, they can be a severe disruption to your life. After your ob/gyn has ruled out cancer, he or she may consider performing an endometrial ablation. This procedure involves destroying the lining tissues of the uterus with the goal of stopping or reducing your periods.
As with any procedure, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons before deciding if it’s right for you:
Pros…
Plantar fasciitis is a condition of the foot that’s caused by the inflammation and/or small tears in the band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes. When you have plantar fasciitis it can lead to mild to severe pain in your affected foot. The pain often feels like a sharp stabbing in the bottom of the foot and is generally felt worse in the morning. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis you can try some of the methods listed below to help alleviate the pain:…
There are an almost countless number of people that are unhappy with their appearances. Fortunately, cosmetic surgery can help give you the look you need to be confident. Sadly, most people know very little about these procedures, and as a result, they make the mistake of believing two tummy tuck myths that can mislead them.
Myth: A Tummy Tuck Is The Same As Liposuction
There are cosmetic surgeries for almost any area of the body that a person would want to improve.…
