Discussing sex and contraceptives with your teenage daughter is important, but can be a difficult subject to approach. As much as it may make you, and your teen, uncomfortable, keeping the lines of communication open on this subject can have a major impact on their life. An estimated 750,000 teens are impacted by pregnancy every…
Facets are the small joints that are located between each vertebra, assisting in helping the spine and body move and twist. When these joints are injured or worn, they can cause pain and stiffness to varying degrees, depending on the damage. This is referred to as facet syndrome, which can occur in the cervical, thoracic…
Almost everyone has experienced some sort of rash. Whether you got exposed to poison ivy or breakout in a rash from certain detergents, most rashes are not serious and can be easily treated at home. But, there are times when a rash can be a symptom of a more urgent issue that needs medical care.…
Incontinence is not something any woman wants to experience, but it is very common for those in their fifties and beyond. From frequent, urgent visits to the restroom to urinary leakage problems, urinary incontinence can have a negative impact on your life. While there are discreet undergarments you can wear to catch leakages, most women…
Plasma-rich platelets or PRP are used in many medical applications to improve healing and growth. Not only can this element help in injuries and treatments for trauma, it is also used in cosmetic procedures to improve hair and skin growth. For those struggling with hair loss or thinning hair, PRP injections can offer a non-surgical…
If you are looking to improve the health and beauty of your skin, you may be wondering what cosmetic treatments might be right for you. There are so many options to choose from, including chemical peels, laser resurfacing, micro needling and more. One skin treatment that has excellent results for some skin flaws is microdermabrasion,…
Headaches can be caused from radiating pain from other areas in the spine, neck and head area. If you suffer from reoccurring headaches, they may be a symptom of another issue, especially if you have other symptoms. Taking pain medication only masks issue. Chiropractic care can often treat the cause of your headaches and give…
If you are scheduling a consultation with a cardiologist, this can be an important opportunity to improve your heart health. You want to make the most of this appointment, gaining a better understanding of what type of treatments and lifestyle changes will best benefit your cardiovascular system. There are questions you can ask and information…
Changing the shape of your nose does not necessarily mean you need to have plastic surgery. Although rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, there are also non-surgical “nose jobs” that can be performed. This gives you the option to fix minor shape or size issues without the risk or downtime required with…
One type of vasculitis that is more common is temporal arteritis, also referred to as giant cell arteritis. This vascular condition impacts the blood vessels in the temporal area, causing inflammation and restriction that can limit blood flow and oxygen to the eyes, scalp and brain. Temporal arteritis can have serious, even deadly impacts on…
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