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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.

Dem Bones (And Muscles): How Technological Advancements In Orthopedics Can Help You

2 June 2016
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that deals with musculoskeletal problems, treating everything from infections to tumors to blunt-force trauma. Though orthopedics in some form or another has been around for centuries (first named in 1741, when the practice primarily focused on helping children), it is a continuously evolving practice, with new discoveries, methods, and products being implemented everyday. If you're curious as to how these new technologies can help ease any musculoskeletal issues in your own life, then here's what you need to know. Read More …

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of CIC Hearing Aids?

2 June 2016
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you've recently discovered that you have hearing loss and are looking into your hearing aid options, one that you're going to come across quite often is CIC hearing aids. CIC stands for "completely in canal." These hearing aids are completely placed inside the canal of your ear – there's no external component. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of CIC hearing aids so you can make an informed decision as to whether or not they're best for you. Read More …

4 Things You Need To Know About Granular Parakeratosis

2 June 2016
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Granular parakeratosis is an itchy skin condition that affects the folds of the skin. Here are four things you need to know about granular parakeratosis. What are the signs of granular parakeratosis? If you have granular parakeratosis, you'll see hyperkeratotic (thickened) lesions on your skin folds. These lesions can present as either papules, which are pimple-like lumps, or plaques, which are scaly and flat. These lesions are itchy, and they can also cause a tingling sensation in the area. Read More …

About Color Blindness

2 June 2016
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

It can be hard to determine whether or not one of your children has color blindness. When they are very young, you can't be sure whether they are just having a hard time learning their colors, or if they aren't seeing them correctly. If you are starting to get concerned that your child may be color blind, then learn more about the condition in this article. What is color blindness? Read More …

Three Things Parents Need To Know About Labral Tears

2 June 2016
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Gymnastics is a popular sport, but it's also high risk. Every year, five out of every 1,000 young gymnasts will go to the emergency room for an injury. Labral tears are one of these injuries. Here are four things parents need to know about labral tears. What are labral tears? The labrum is a ring of cartilage that cushions the hip socket. It's job is to hold the ball of the thigh bone in place and to cushion the movements of the joint. Read More …