Vitiligo is a relatively rare skin condition, but the sheer visibility of the white patches of skin that develop can give it a lot of control over your self-esteem. Whether you’re actively treating your skin condition or learning to live with it, you definitely need to prevent sun exposure from damaging both your pigmented and non-pigmented areas. Discover how sunburns and vitiligo are connected and what you need to do about sun protection after a diagnosis. Read More»
If you deal with chronic lower back pain, you may wonder if there is anything you can do at home to naturally deal with the discomfort. If so, try using one or more of the four tips below to help alleviate your pain.
Alternate Cold Compresses With A Heating Pad
One way to soothe some of your back pain is by alternating cold compresses with a heating pad every 10 to 15 minutes for about an hour. Read More»
The human papilloma virus, or HPV, is a viral infection that is often present in the vaginas or penises of those infected and then is transmitted to others via unprotected sex. While most people have no signs, symptoms or issues with this virus, it can cause cancer in a small percentage of the population. It can also lead to some very bizarre and rare skin warts, such as those that plagued an Indonesian man. Read More»
If you wake up frequently during the night because of your loud snoring, you’re not getting the quality of sleep that your body needs. The constant interruption of your sleep cycle can result in irritability and fatigue throughout your day. There are several ways to treat the snoring, depending on the particular cause. Here are some of the common ways that you can get a more peaceful and fulfilling night’s sleep. Read More»
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – a mental health disorder triggered by an accident, serious illness, or other traumatic experience – may not be something you normally think about following an orthopaedic injury. Although usually associated with soldiers and war veterans, anyone who suffers a serious injury or who comes close to death can suffer PTSD. In fact, research shows that individuals who suffer traumatic orthopaedic injuries in vehicle accidents or when struck by a vehicle can develop symptoms of the disorder. Read More»
If you frequently feel tired although you sleep more than enough at night or if it seems that your moods are constantly changing, you may be experiencing candida overgrowth. This often happens to people who eat a high-sugar diet or frequently use antibiotics. These conditions allow the naturally occurring yeasts already present in your body to dramatically increase in number. While you may be familiar with the issue manifesting as a vaginal yeast infection in women or oral thrush in babies, candida can also be seen in the mouth, the male genital area, and even the bloodstream. Read More»
If you are like most people, going for several months missing one or more teeth is not an option. Unfortunately, the delay that is common between implantation of the titanium rod in the jaw and being able to walk out of the office with an intact smile has kept many patients from getting the dental implants they need. If you find yourself in that predicament, the following information about same day dental implants will be very helpful. Read More»
Most women assume that problems with urinary incontinence just come along with age, after having children, or even just an overactive bladder. Even though some of these assumptions may be true, what most females fail to recognize is there are actually common things they do that can make a small problem a much bigger deal. This is especially true when it comes to what you actually put into your body. If you struggle with bladder control, the foods and beverages you consume could easily be making the problem worse. Read More»
Most women know that menopause can lead to significant changes to their health. What many women with diabetes might not know is that it can have an impact on how well they are able to manage their condition. If you are menopausal and have diabetes, here is what you need to know.
How Does Menopause Impact Diabetes?
During menopause, you will experience hormonal changes that result in the cessation of monthly periods. Read More»
Call it human instinct, intuition or a sixth sense, the ‘gut feeling’ you get when you are faced with a dangerous or fearful situation is something everyone is born with. The human species has a built-in fight or flight response system for basic survival, enabling you to avoid getting killed or seriously harmed throughout your life. You may have heard people you know saying things like: ‘I didn’t go to so and so because my gut feeling told me not to’ or ‘ I am glad I trusted my gut feelings about that person. Read More»
