2016

  • 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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  • Avoid the Effects of Sleep Deprivation with Chiropractic Care

    With all the personal and professional obligations you must meet throughout the day, when you finally get the opportunity to get in your bed and go to sleep – it's well deserved.  However, if you are one of the more than 20 million people who suffer from a sleep disturbance, you're likely not getting a good night's rest. The Problem with a Lack of Sleep When an individual is unable to get enough sleep at night, they won't just wake up tired.
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  • Why You Should Follow up with Your Eye Doctor after a Work Accident

    When you have a spill accident at work that gets substances in your eyes, you typically run right to an eyewash station to flush your eyes and save your sight. While the eyewash station probably functioned exactly as it is supposed to, and/or your eyes are no longer burning or blurry, you should still see your eye doctor. Here is why. Damage to Your Eyes You Cannot See Your eye doctor's instruments can see the damage that the spill accident caused.
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  • Practice Caution When Using Ladders to Do Your Holiday Decorating

    Holiday decorating can get you in the spirit unless the season is spoiled by injuries, such as sprains, back injuries, or broken bones, which a fall from a ladder can cause. Reports show that each year about 15,000 people receive emergency medical treatment for injuries related to holiday decorating. Many of the injuries occur as the result of falls from ladders while decorating Christmas trees or hanging holiday lights. But don't let the statistics put a damper on your holiday cheer.
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  • How To Treat Post-Operative Dental Implant Surgery Pain

    If you had dental implants installed today and are experiencing some post-operative pain, then you will be happy to learn that there are some things you can try to get some relief while your sensitive gum tissues heal, such as: Mix-Up a Saltwater Rinse A warm saltwater rinse after your implant surgery is very soothing for your gums around your surgical site. To make a saltwater rinse, mix together some warm water and salt in a glass.
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  • 4 Reasons To Give An Automotive Custom First Aid Kit For A Gift

    If you are looking for unique gifts ideas for this holiday season, you may want to consider automotive custom first aid kits for your loved ones. Here are a few reasons why: The first aid kit is actually useful. Giving a custom first aid kit to loved ones can ensure that they receive a gift that they can actually use. A custom first aid kit includes medical supplies, such as bandages, antibiotic ointment, burn cream, and a cold pack, that loved ones may need in case of a medical emergency.
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  • 3 Unusual Reasons For Bladder Spasms

    Spasms in your bladder can cause severe pelvic pain, leg and back pain, urinary incontinence, chills, and nausea. While bladder spasms are commonly caused by urinary tract infections, they can be related to other health conditions or even certain medications. People who experience bladder spasms often seek the expertise of urologists, physicians specializing in the diagnosis and medical management of urinary tract disorders. Here are three unusual reasons for painful bladder spasms and what you can do about them.
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