Diabetes is the seventh deadliest disease in America, and comes with a host of health complications. While technology and science have not managed to cure the disease, there are many new emerging technologies to improve a person with diabetes quality of life. One major problem diabetics face is diabetic neuropathy, which causes wounds and ulcers. […]
Americans have always prided ourselves on a certain kind of boostrap ethos, but sadly, with an aging generation of Baby Boomers, many older U.S. citizens are no longer able to fully care for themselves. With longer life expectancy, the population of Americans over the age of 65 will double to more than 72 million in […]
There are a few questions to ask an obgyn that you might think are more humiliating than others. You may feel yourself thinking that you are the only person in the world with that problem. You might think that you are going to embarrass yourself by asking a question that has been nagging at you […]
Nobody want to think that they’ll have a medical emergency, but the fact of the mater is that eventually, you’ll have to have an unexpected medical event. When you do, it’s important to know how an urgent care clinic can help you through, no matter what you experience. Here are some common urgent medical issues, […]
As medical technology advances, revolutionary new ways of treating and curing ailments are discovered on a daily basis. The incredible advancements in uterine fibroid treatments are no exception to this trend. Through modern developments in non-invasive procedures, women can now seek easier treatments and, most importantly, avoid the need for a hysterectomy. It is important […]
When your job requires daily contact with the public, your facial appearance matters. Although you may have some favorite skin and beauty products, your skin needs more than clever makeup tricks. According to WebMD, healthy skin habits begin with healthy food choices. For example, eating foods rich in Vitamin C (found in citrus fruits) and […]
People with with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) lead very difficult lives. RSD is a severe pain disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to touch, so much so that even touching a pen or a rail can be very painful. The disease also causes swelling, skin irritation and changes of skin color, body temperature changes, fatigue, profuse […]
No one ever thinks they’re going to be involved in a medical emergency. But you shouldn’t be caught unprepared. In the event of a sudden medical emergency, you should know the signs and know what to do. Here are some of the most common medical emergencies, and what you can do to handle them in […]
Over the last several years, thousands of people across the globe have begun to turn to ibogaine addiction treatments as a powerful, effective way to pull themselves out of addiction. Whether it’s addiction to opiates like heroin or to stimulants like cocaine, ibogaine treatment programs have shown themselves to be highly beneficial. Whether you’ve never […]
Are you beginning to notice the signs of aging on your skin? If so, you’re not alone. As women, especially, age, the subcutaneous layer of fat on the face begins to break down, and collagen production slows. This means that skin loses its firmness and elasticity, so wrinkles and fine lines begin to appear. It […]