Uterine fibroid cysts. Most every woman has them, but few actually know what they are. So common are these benign cysts that the average woman has about six or seven, if you can believe it. Since there are rarely any signs and symptoms of fibroids, few women hardly ever even realize they have them. That being said, fibroids are not…
What You Need to Know About Ibogaine Treatment
No one necessarily means to become addicted to drugs. Oftentimes these addictions are developed over long periods of time, and before the individual knows it their life is spinning out of control. These days, it is often very easy for people to get their hands on illegal substances through either street dealing or even through a medical prescription from a…
The Fast Facts on ACL Knee Injuries
Anyone who plays a sport or works in sports medicine knows that knee problems are ubiquitous among athletes. While some of those are chronic or overuse injuries, there are many common acute knee injuries as well, among them damage to the anterior cruciate ligament. This extremely common injury has more than 200,000 incidences every single year in the United States.…
3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Fibroids Easily
Although they’re typically not that big of a deal, some women can’t help but get worried about uterine fibroids, which are muscular tumors that develop on the walls of the uterus. The vast majority of women will develop at least one in their lifetime, and yet virtually all of them never experience the signs and symptoms of fibroids. The reason…
Choosing the Right Senior Living
Many seniors find that moving to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living community, or other senior living facilities can be a stressful experience. Some seniors may feel abandoned, frustrated, or depressed about leaving their homes. Others may be worried about the level of care they will receive in the long term care facility. When considering an appropriate nursing home, there are…
A Few Things You Should Know About Liposuction Surgery
Sadly, the United States has a serious problem when it comes to health and fitness. Nearly two thirds of Americans are overweight, and nearly one third of all U.S. adults are obese. Whether or not this constitutes an “epidemic” is debatable. What is more obvious, however, is that the U.S. has a serious issue with keeping its weight down. For…
Four Tips To Help You Prepare for Your First Fat Freezing Body Sculpting Treatment
Cryolipolysis, also known as fat freezing or CoolScultping, has become pretty popular in recent years and it wouldn’t be surprising if you’ve heard or read about it and decided to try it out. Here are a few basic things you should know as you’re preparing for your first cryolipolysis body contouring appointment: One fat freezing treatment session lasts about 60…
When Should You Go See a Chiropractor?
Many people know that chiropractic therapy can help, but not as many know when a good time to get chiropractic care is. To help give you a better idea, here are a few times when getting chiropractic adjustments made is a wise decision. After an Auto Accident. One of the first things the victim of an auto accident should do…
Three Easy Ways to Find a Doctor
Finding a doctor isn’t a whole lot of work if you know where to look. Here are a few tips to make your search easier, and help you find a doctor you can count on. Check With Your Health Insurance Provider. The first place you should go when you need to find a doctor is your health insurance provider. Most…
How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
Updated 07/15/22 Not every nursing home stay is the same. Researching current facts about assisted living facilities can help you and your friends and family members make effective decisions regarding national assisted living. There are different types of assisted living support. People may also receive different varieties of nursing care throughout their lives. Their exact circumstances could change temporarily at…