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Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections

A while back, I started suffering from recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Whenever I got a yeast infection, my stomach hurt. I also experienced pain during urination. Tired of feeling bad all of the time, I scheduled an appointment with my trusted physician. This medical professional recommended I make some positive lifestyle changes. For instance, my caring doctor told me to begin wearing cotton underwear, drinking lactose free milk, and eating yogurt. My physician also recommended I take a probiotic every day. On this blog, I hope you will discover some of the most common, effective treatments for chronic medical issues.

How To Get Through Your First IVIG Infusion

29 May 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Most people don't realize that people who have autoimmune disorders aren't suffering from a "weak" immune system. They're suffering from one that is actually both too aggressive and misdirected. Their immune system actually attacks the wrong cells in their bodies and is always "on," instead of only attacking viruses and other bodily invaders. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusion therapy is used to treat a number of different autoimmune disorders and diseases, including chronic lymphocytic lymphoma, multifocal motor neuropathy, and other disorders that cause antibody deficiencies. Read More …

How A Stay At A Short-Term Nursing Facility Benefits Your Recovery

16 March 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

There are times when a stay in a short-term nursing facility might be necessary for your health, safety, and rehabilitation. Hospitals try to limit your stay as much as possible, and when you're not well enough to go home yet, a nursing facility makes a good place to transition and get the care you need until you're able to go home. Here's why staying in a short-term facility is a good option after an illness or surgery. Read More …

How Botox Minimizes Wrinkles And How The Procedure Works

16 March 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Botox injections are a popular cosmetic treatment that can help you feel better about your appearance. If you have wrinkles on your forehead or around your eyes that make you self-conscious, then you may be considering having the injections, but you may worry about pain and other unknowns. These injections have a record of being safe when done by a professional and they are easy to undergo. Here's how Botox can help you achieve a younger appearance and what to expect when you get the injections. Read More …

Care Facilities by Type: Determining What Your Elderly Parents Need

8 February 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If your parents are in their seventies and eighties, they might be at that point where living at home is not a good option anymore. Arthritis, vulnerability, wandering, dementia, and Alzheimer's make this stage in life very difficult to provide care for your parents. If you are considering moving them into a nursing facility, there are many different levels of nursing care in nursing facilities available, and by learning more about the different types, you can determine where to place your elderly parents. Read More …

Dealing With Food Allergies? 4 Signs It’s Time To Have Your Child Retested

1 January 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When it comes to childhood food allergies, you can't be too careful. If your child has food allergies, you should maintain contact with their doctor. This contact should include routine allergy tests. Here are four reasons why your child should have a new allergy test performed. Your Child is Under Two Years of Age If your child is under the age of two, they should be tested for food allergies a couple of times a year. Read More …