31 March 2021
If your physician has recommended physiotherapy to you as a treatment option, you may be wondering whether you just misheard their recommendation of "physical therapy" instead. After all, when researching physiotherapy — or the treatment of physical injuries through exercise, massage, movement, and manipulation — you'll often find that it sounds almost identical to the treatment protocols used in physical therapy. However, there are some key differences between physiotherapy and physical therapy that it's important to understand before beginning a treatment regimen.
26 February 2021
No matter what kind of grief you are experiencing, you may wonder what kind of help is available for you. You have access to a variety of treatment options, but you might not think about seeing a psychiatrist. So, can a psychiatrist help you with your loss? Here is how you can get help. Psychiatrists Listen to Your Immediate Concerns After a serious loss, you will have a lot of concerns about your current condition.
21 January 2021
If you suffer from insomnia or other sleep problems, then taking medication can really help. Medications can help you fall asleep and stay asleep. However, sleep medication can sometimes cause side effects, and some medications can lead to dependency. There are, therefore, a few tips you should follow in order to take sleep medications responsibly. Try over-the-counter solutions first. Before you visit the doctor and ask them to prescribe a hard-hitting, prescription-only sleep medication, try an over-the-counter option.
13 November 2020
Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, being overweight is a modifiable type of risk factor, unlike genetics or family history. When coupled with smoking cessation and exercise, losing weight can dramatically cut your risk for heart attack and stroke. If you have a great deal of weight to lose, talk to your doctor about which types of weight loss programs they recommend. Here are some ways losing weight can enhance your cardiovascular health.
13 November 2020
If you do not have a primary care doctor, you may wonder where you can seek treatment if you become injured or seriously ill. You may not want to spend a significant amount of time or money being seen at your local emergency room. Emergency rooms can have a long wait time for patients and can also charge inflated rates for treatment. Instead of putting off your care, however, you can get help at a medical center that treats walk-in patients.
13 October 2020
A rheumatologist is a physician who is specially trained to diagnose and treat various musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions that affect the joints, bones, and muscles in the body. One of the most common conditions that many rheumatologists diagnose and treat is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage at the end of the bones in the body deteriorates. It is often referred to as degenerative joint disease because it causes the joints to become stiffer and more painful over time.
11 September 2020
When you are pregnant, you want to make sure that everything goes well with your pregnancy and that your delivery goes the way that you want to. There are several professionals that you can work with in order to have the experience that you want to have. You can often find all these professionals all working from one place. Even if they aren't in the same set of offices, they generally will work in concert with each other.
30 June 2020
If you haven't been tested for Covid-19, it's time to do that. You may think you don't need it if you're not showing signs. But, that's not the case. Many people are asymptomatic, which means they don't know they've been infected because they're not showing any signs. The only way to get a clear picture of this deadly disease is for everyone to get tested - including those who aren't showing any signs.
29 October 2019
Dealing with rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain can be overwhelming and debilitating at times. If you have been trying different types of therapy and medications, and you aren't getting the comfort you need to live a normal life, it may be time to try new options. Stem cell therapy could be a proactive way for you to rebuild the cartilage in the joints and to help with the pain. Here are things to talk with the orthopedic surgeon in your area, and the condition specialist that you see, to see if this is a treatment option for you.
1 August 2019
When it comes to your hearing, you need to be proactive. Experiencing hearing loss can be really detrimental if you don't address and take care of your hearing loss. Luckily, with a hearing loss test, you can pinpoint what is wrong with your hearing and take steps to address your hearing loss so that you can continue to hear those around you and enjoy your life. Hearing Tests Are Painless