If your son or daughter was born at or before 31 weeks of pregnancy, he or she almost undoubtedly needed to spend time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which is also known as the NICU. Those treatments, while essential for improving your baby’s odds of survival, could also put your baby at a higher risk of developing a serious vision problem. Therefore, if you suspect that your baby’s vision is not as it should be, it is a good idea to discuss your concerns with an experienced optometrist or another eye doctor at your earliest opportunity.…
The occasional bout of heartburn or acid reflux is one thing, but when it lasts for days – weeks – months, you may have a stomach ulcer on your hands. Officially called peptic ulcers, these nasty little buggers make it hard to eat your favorite foods, can cause indigestion, and disrupt your normal daily routine with bouts of stomach pain. But what if there was a way to cure your ulcer with common ingredients founds around your home?…
Looking for a new family physician center to care for your loved ones? Here are a few services your new care provider should offer:
A Children’s Corner
It’s a good idea to make sure that the family physician you choose to work with features a children’s corner in the waiting room that will keep your little ones occupied when you’re waiting to see the doctor. The children’s corner should be cordoned off from the rest of the waiting room with short walls or toddler gates so you can keep an eye on your little one without having to sit in the area or worry about them wandering outside of the space.…
If you live a long way from a dialysis center or have reached a point where driving yourself is no longer safe, then you will be pleased to learn that you can use a medical transportation service. Similar to a taxi or van service, medical transportation services offer one-time or regular transportation services to people who require transport for a variety of different types of medical appointments. Many times, your medical transportation is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or your private medical insurance policy.…
If you have a friend who is about to get out of a residential eating disorders treatment program and will have to adjust back to everyday life, you might be worried about saying the wrong thing or not being supportive enough. Eating disorders can be difficult to deal with (to put it lightly), and there may always be an element of control and monitoring happening for the rest of the person’s life.…
Tattoos are a creative way to express yourself, and they’re becoming more and more common. According to Pew Research, 40 percent of adults have at least one tattoo. Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, some people have a change of heart. Your tattoo may hold meaning that is no longer significant, be poorly done, or contain mistakes. No matter what the reason, you have the option of having your tattoo removed. Older laser technology is capable of fading a tattoo but not necessarily fully clearing it.…
If you have any interest in natural, holistic living or have followed the entertainment industry at all, you most likely have heard about gluten. Found in a variety of foods, including breads, pastas, and most packaged foods, gluten is a substance that gives food its elasticity. Unfortunately, an estimated 6 percent of the United States’ population have some sort of sensitivity to gluten. This sensitivity can cause discomfort and other medical ailments, requiring gluten to be removed completely from your diet and even medication to be taken.…
Each year, millions of Americans lose teeth to decay, injuries, and periodontal disease. In the past, the dentures and bridges were the only options available for replacing missing teeth. Today, dental implants offer an effective, long-term solution for missing teeth. Dental implants aren’t a new idea. They’ve been around since the 1950s. However, today’s dental implant technology is much improved over that of your parent’s generation. If you’re looking for a solution for missing teeth, here are three advantages that dental implants have over other treatments.…
