2019

About Me
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.

Fuchs’ Dystrophy And Cornea Surgery

13 December 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

One reason why you might need cornea surgery is if you have a medical condition known as Fuchs' dystrophy. This degenerative condition causes you to lose your vision and the only complete cure is to replace some or all of your cornea. Here is more information about Fuchs' dystrophy, its symptoms, and who is more likely to get the condition. What is Fuchs' Dystrophy? Fuchs' dystrophy is a condition where the endothelium, or the inside cells of the cornea, begins to degenerate. Read More …

Understanding Interstitial Cystitis

3 October 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Interstitial cystitis, sometimes referred to as IC, is the chronic inflammation of the bladder muscle. The condition affects millions of people in America, most of whom are women. Interstitial cystitis is thought to be caused by a number of triggers, including bladder trauma, bladder stretching, weakened pelvic floor muscles, autoimmune disorders, spinal cord trauma, and other issues. The Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis The most common symptoms associated with interstitial cystitis include pelvic pain, abdominal pressure, frequent urination, incontinence, and feeling like you have to urinate even if you do not. Read More …

3 Reasons To Try High Intensity Interval Training

17 September 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you are looking to start a weight loss program, then you know that diet and exercise are the keys to success. High intensity interval training is one way you can maximize your workout. This type of exercise regimen for weight loss is effective because it combines periods of high intensity workouts with periods of rest. This alternation is the key to getting the most out of this this type of training. Read More …

What To Do With Old Medical Equipment

5 July 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When your hospital is due for upgrades and the addition of a new wing, you tend to move a lot of equipment and things around. An abandoned wing or floor of the hospital becomes the storage grounds for everything else, until long after the new wing is built and new equipment is installed. After some time, you remember that you have this wing/floor full of old equipment, and you are not sure what to do with it. Read More …

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 …