Most adults who have had occupational therapy are familiar with how it helps them adapt to work and their job tasks at work after an injury, disease, or disorder makes it harder for them to do their jobs. That makes complete sense when you think about occupational therapy. However, you might be really confused when you think about pediatric occupational therapy. After all, children typically do not work jobs for pay (although there are a few exceptions like child actors and child entertainers), so why would children need this kind of therapy?…
Back pain has become something of a common denominator for Americans of all ages, sexes, and backgrounds. According to statistics published by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 8 out of every 10 Americans can be expected to suffer at least some form of back pain during their lifetime. For some, back pain is due to a specific condition or injury and can be alleviated by treatment. For others, the pain does not seem to respond to initial treatment and a chronic condition develops that often has a detrimental domino effect on other areas of their lives.…
When you’re trying to get pregnant, you can have a hard time conceiving. You want to have a baby, and you are wondering if you are having troubles getting pregnant. After all, people around you get pregnant in a short amount of time while you’ve been trying for a long time and still get your menstrual cycle every month.
So, do you have troubles with infertility? Use this guide to help you decide if you need to get an infertility doctor or if you should just keep trying.…
If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism or an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be wondering how to navigate a new-to-you world. Things as simple as selecting a preschool, babysitter, or pediatric medical practice can now seem nearly insurmountable. And often, selecting the right pediatrician can be a challenge even for parents whose children aren’t on the spectrum. Read on for some of the factors you’ll want to consider—and the approaches you’ll want to take—when selecting a pediatrician for your child.…
Surfing only takes your body and a board, or so you think. However, there are plenty of surfing accessories that will increase your satisfaction, safety, and enjoyment. Which accessories are best?
1. Surfer Ear Plugs
A serious condition unique to surfers is “surfers’ ear,” or extosis, the medical term. If you surf often, continued contact with wind and water might affect the bones surrounding an already-narrow ear canal. The canal could narrow even more, causing hearing issues.…
American college students often have the expectation that drinking alcohol will accompany college. Addictive behavior may begin to feel like the norm for students who grew up watching television and movies depicting college life. Unfortunately, this may condition many young adults to believe that binge drinking is completely normal.
The rampant abuse of drugs and alcohol on college campuses sends mixed messages to students. For many parents, the only choice may feel to consider rehabilitation for alcohol use.…
There’s no doubt life can get busy and stressful. However, it’s not in your best interest to ignore your health in any way. Taking the time to care for your body should be at the top of your to-do list and knowing specific ways to make this possible can help. One thing you should do is have a family medical care prorvider that will listen to your concerns and address any situations.…
When your family doctor sends you for an ultrasound appointment to help diagnose an abdominal issue that you’ve been dealing with, your next order of business is to contact an ultrasound clinic and confirm your appointment date and time. You’ll also want to ask about any special requirements to which you must adhere in advance of the appointment—and don’t be afraid to ask for a moment so that you can write these things down.…
There are a few different ways to check someone for alcohol consumption. Some require samples to be analyzed by a lab, such as blood and urine tests. Others, like the breath and saliva test, can provide instant results on the spot using the correct equipment. Testing can reveal recent alcohol consumption as well as chronic use. Here’s a closer look at the different types of alcohol testing.
Blood Alcohol Tests For Accuracy…
You may have heard raving reviews about the Chinese medicine practice of acupuncture. However, deciding to take the plunge and go to your first appointment can be daunting. It’s a lot less scary than it sounds. Here are some things to expect out of your first appointment.
Learning What Your Goals Are
Acupuncture is practiced differently depending on what your goals are. For people with an injury or illness, acupuncture is used to provoke an immune response and draw resources to a specific area.…
