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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.

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 …

3 Things PRP Can Be Used For

29 November 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If there is one thing for you to know about as far as trends to in the health and medical field, it' platelet rich plasma. Platelet rich plasma, or PRP is used both to help with medical and cosmetic concerns. But what is PRP, and what are some things that it can be used for? To help you answer both of these questions, this article will delve a little bit deeper. Read More …

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia—Reducing The Risks In Premature Newborns

10 October 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Taking a newborn home from the hospital is a joyous occasion for any parent. But for parents of premature newborns it can be both a blessing and a frightening experience. Studies show that premature infants who receive oxygen support are at high risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia, with can cause life-threatening complications in infancy and life-long reduced lung function into adulthood. In the hospital setting, there's always someone around to help your baby in case of an emergency. Read More …

Received Abnormal White Blood Cell Test Results? What You Should Know

16 September 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you have recently visited your doctor's office, whether for a routine workup or because you are experiencing some kind of health issue, you might find yourself surprised with your white blood cell (WBC) counts and test results. The white blood cells are the part of your blood responsible for fighting infections and are an essential part of your immune system.  WBC counts are considered normal if they are at between 4,000 and 11,000 WBCs per microliter of blood. Read More …