health--medical

  • Sudden Allergies? Different Allergies? Change Up Your Routine And Locale

    The stereotypical story of allergies is being diagnosed while young and having an obvious, known reaction. Unfortunately, some people can avoid their allergens out of luck, or living in an area that doesn't have their allergens. Whether you're dealing with cold symptoms that don't seem to go away or recently diagnosed with allergies after years of being otherwise completely healthy, here are a few ways to reduce your exposure or completely cut out the allergy problem as you work towards a less intrusive solution.
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  • Having Trouble Getting Pregnant? 3 Options You Have To Help You Have A Beautiful Baby

    If you have been trying to get pregnant but cannot, this can be very difficult for you and your spouse to deal with. Fortunately, you have some options to try to help you become pregnant so you can have a beautiful baby. Below are three of these options so you can determine if they would work well for you. Fertility Drugs You can be prescribed fertility drugs to you to help you become pregnant.
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  • Catching More Than Zs: Don't Sleep on These Common Pitfalls That Come With Insomnia

    Clinical, chronic insomnia – the kind your doctor diagnoses you with, when sleepless nights plague you at least three nights a week for at least three months – contains many side effects that can impact the way you live your daily life. These pitfalls of insomnia often go unnoticed for a time, as you may be (understandably) more focused on the fact that you cannot get any sleep than on insomnia's other companions that come out to play when you can only get a couple of good nights of sleep during the week.
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  • Tips For Dealing With Lower Back Pain

    Approximately half of Americans experience back pain each year, and this problem is one of the leading reasons for disability and missed work. Even if you aren't experiencing back pain at this time, experts estimate that up to 80 percent of people will have a back problem at some point in their lives, so it's a good idea to know what to do about it. See a Doctor Although some cases of back pain are relatively minor and can be treated at home, in other cases it's important to see a doctor.
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  • What Did You Get For Christmas? Hopefully, Not Gout

    If you've ever had an attack of gout, you understand why you never want to get it again. Hopefully, you did not get your attack for Christmas, but the holidays are a prime time for this disease to strike. Here's some things you can do to lessen your risk of gout and what you can do to treat it. What Is Gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that is a common source of foot pain in adults.
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  • What You Need To Know About Medicare Supplement Plan Coverage

    Medicare supplement insurance policies help pay for out-of-pocket health care costs not covered by traditional Medicare. Although Medicare supplement insurance is regulated by federal and state laws, plan options and premiums vary. Therefore it's important to know what basic benefits supplement plans provide as well as how they work. How a Medicare Supplement Plan Works Eligibility. You must qualify for Medicare Part A and Part B before you can purchase Medicare supplemental insurance–also known as Medigap.
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  • Have Case Will Travel--Or Not? Portable Vs. In-Office Ultrasounds For Vets

    If you're a vet looking to make visits a little easier on your animal clientele, you might have a portable ultrasound machine in mind. Those do have advantages, but are they all that they're cracked up to be? Many animals don't like going to the vet's office, so if there's anything that can make getting checked out easier, that should be good -- but you should evaluate more than just that one test to be sure that spending money on a portable ultrasound is the right move.
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  • How To Prevent Oral Side Effects Of Thyroid Cancer Treatment

    If you have thyroid cancer, it's important to pay attention to your dental health before, during, and after your cancer treatments. Radiation therapy and radioactive iodine treatment can significantly impact your oral health. Although some conditions are irreversible, there are steps you can take throughout the different stages of your cancer treatment to help prevent or minimize some of the side effects that may affect your oral health. Your dentist, endocrinologist, and oncologist can advise you on how to maintain good oral health during and after therapy.
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  • Recognizing And Allowing Your Spiritual Being Inside You To Help Heal Your Depression Condition

    It's not unusual for everyone to experience a period of sadness in their lives, which might last for only a short time. You get past that feeling and move on hopefully. Some people find that their sadness grows into lasting melancholy. They can't seem to perform their activities of daily living without despair. You may feel that you are trapped into a hopeless situation that you cannot escape. You feel completely overwhelmed and stop taking care of yourself.
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  • 3 Skin Care Services That A Spa Can Provide

    If you are having issues with your skin, or if you just feel like it needs a bit of special treatment, then you can go to a skin care spa to receive a facial. There are several different facials to choose from, so finding a skin care service that meets your specific skin care needs shouldn't be a problem. This article will discuss 3 skin care services that a spa can provide.
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