Losing weight is a common desire among many Americans, but some are desperate to reach for anything that offers hope to them. Unfortunately, many questionable products and services have appeared in response to this demand, and Americans have thrown away millions of dollars on these useless weight loss “solutions.” Worse, many others have suffered harm from using dangerous products that failed to live up to their claims. If you are looking to lose weight, it’s important that you know how to recognize false and highly exaggerated claims.…
After being diagnosed with cancer, your doctors will do all they can to offer treatment options to you, but you might be struggling with discomfort from the symptoms. This is where palliative care can help. Palliative care is designed to help people overcome the symptoms and discomfort from a serious disease or health condition, and here are two ways this type of care can help you enjoy the rest of the time you have on earth.…
If you have been struggling with arthritis, you are not alone. In fact, an estimated 52.5 million people in this country reportedly have arthritis, and that number is expected to grow. The disease can be extremely debilitating and prevent you from doing simple tasks that most people consider basic. Your orthopedic doctors have probably prescribed you a lot of drugs to help with the pain, but nothing is ameliorating the pain completely.…
You should examine your skin regularly for new or changing moles, as this examination can help you detect the first signs of some types of skin cancer. If, during this examination, you encounter a new small red mole or even a few of them, then you likely wonder what they are. While you should have all new moles correctly diagnosed by your dermatologist, tiny red moles are often cherry angiomas. These moles are traditionally considered unsightly, yet harmless, although there are many theories as to why they occur and how to get rid of them.…
Although the practice has gained immense popularity, and the word has recently been added to the dictionary, selfies are really nothing new. It is reported that the first self photograph, or selfie was shot as early as 1839. Their rise in popularity has been credited to the addition of cameras on cellular phones, as well as an increase in places in which to post the final pictures. While posting selfies can be fun, there is a host of side effects that these multiple pictures can create.…
Are most women good candidates for LASIK surgery? The short answer to that question is “of course!”, but the long answer is a little more complicated. Women who are thinking about LASIK surgery need to take a few more circumstances into consideration. What things do women need to consider before deciding to move forward with LASIK surgery, and why do they impact women but not men? The answers to those questions may surprise you.…
After having several episodes of fainting or chest pain, your cardiologist may suspect that you have an arrhythmia. Unfortunately, it may only show itself while you are doing certain activities at work or home. Because of this, you will have to wear a 30 day event monitor to capture it. To make living with it easier, use some or all of the tips below.
Take Care Of Your Skin
The adhesive on the electrode pads could irritate and wear down your skin, especially after several weeks of constantly having them on.…
If you are suffering from what you think to be a life threatening emergency, you need to go straight to the Emergency Room, or call 911. Once you arrive, you may find that your condition is not as life threatening as you think. Once you have been checked in, it can often take hours before you are even seen by a triage nurse. Once you are seen in triage, you are often sent back to the lobby to wait for several more hours before you will be able to see a doctor.…
For most people, the slew of side effects mentioned in medication commercials is enough to sway them away from popping pills to handle pain. If you are looking for an effective, natural way to cope with pain, consider trying these proven techniques.
1: Exercise
If you have ever heard your kid’s soccer coach tell him to “walk it off,” then you are probably familiar with people using exercise to cure pain relief.…
When we take common, everyday medications, the thought that our lives may be in jeopardy rarely crosses our minds. While all medications have side effects, certain medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, have the potential to cause life-threatening adverse reactions. Here are three medications that may endanger your life, even at dosages recommended by your doctor:
Aspirin
Aspirin has been used for over a century to relieve pain and fever, however, it is not as innocuous as most people think.…
