health--medical

  • A Few Tips For Making Sure Your Independent Medical Exam Doesn't Jeopardize Your Claim

    If you have been injured in an accident of any type that was not your fault, you have the right to expect the other party to be responsible for your medical expenses. Most of the time, this will involve insurance agencies at the minimum, and perhaps the court and legal system as well. When this happens, the other party's insurance company may require you submit to an independent medical examination to determine the extent of your injuries.
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  • 4 Tips For Saving Money On Your Child's Braces

    While braces can be worn at any age, many parents choose to get their children orthodontic care as soon as possible to help correct bite and alignment issues. But braces and quality orthodontic care are not traditionally known for being inexpensive, so many people are left wondering how they will afford them, especially if more than one child will need to wear braces. Luckily, there are several ways to save money on orthodontic care.
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  • What Is Scaling And Planing And How Can It Help You?

    If you are plagued with gum disease or an excess buildup of plaque, there are several options that you can take. If you are somewhat proactive and do not wait until the issue becomes too severe, then there is a gum disease treatment and tooth cleaning option that will be able to ensure that your oral hygiene will become significantly better: scaling and planing. The Process The process of scaling and planing is quite simple.
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  • Home Remedy For Relieving Your Painful, Local Reaction To A Wasp Sting

    While working in your garden, you may have been stung by a wasp. Once you are inside, you may see that you are having a local reaction, causing swelling and pain around the sting. If so, use the following home remedy to relieve your symptoms. What You Will Need Before you start making your remedy, gather the ingredients below. Butter knife Pair of tweezers Small saucer or bowl One teaspoon of baking soda Quarter of a teaspoon of lemon juice Quarter-inch thick slice of cucumber Bandage wrap Bandage tape The baking soda used in this remedy has a pulling effect that helps remove the venom once the stinger is removed with the butter knife.
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  • Dealing With Lower Back Pain? Here Are 3 Ways A Wellness Center Can Help

    Oftentimes, people struggle with an aching back after working all day. While a massage will often help provide temporary relief, many people can't continue paying for them out of pocket. To overcome your back pain, you have to first understand what is making it hurt. Then, you can work on taking the necessary actions to put an end to the pain once and for all. Anyone can overcome the pain. It just takes the right tools in place to make it happen.
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  • Three Reasons You're Experiencing Severe Knee Pain

    When you're exercising, walking up a flight of stairs or even standing, you are using your knees. For this reason, knee problems are common. While slight discomfort might be a sign of overexertion, serious knee concerns can lead to serious knee pain. If you are experiencing significant pain and don't have a clue of the cause, here are just some of the reasons you might be experiencing this pain. Ligament Injury
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  • 3 Tips That Will Help Your Baby Sleep Better

    New parents often wonder how they can get their baby to sleep better. When a newborn is restless it can leave parents frustrated. Here are some tips you can use to encourage good sleeping habits that will ensure that you and your baby get enough rest. Watch For Signs Of Sleepiness While yawning is a classic sign of sleepiness, babies, especially newborns, also display other signs that they want to sleep.
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  • 4 Ways To Treat Glaucoma

    If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, then you are probably concerned about losing your  vision. Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the eye's optic nerve. It can also get worse over time. Here are four ways to treat glaucoma.   Laser Trabeculoplasty Laser trabeculoplasty is a laser procedure that increases the outflow of internal eye fluid. This procedure is performed by using a laser to create small holes in the area where the iris and cornea meets.
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  • 3 Ways to Treat Hay Fever Symptoms

    Just about everyone knows someone who has hay fever or has heard of someone who does. The itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, and overall miserable feeling are telltale signs of this common allergy. As the seasons change, many people suffer with allergies. Hay fever is your body's reaction to foreign materials in the air around you. It often stems from molds and pollens. While hay fever is often a seasonal allergy, there are some who struggle with it throughout the entire year.
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