Child-Free By Choice? 3 Considerations When Making The Decision Between Long-Term And Permanent Birth Control

Posted on 9 May 2016

Many individuals and couples are making the choice to remain child-free. When considering birth control methods, you may be torn between long-term and permanent options. There are several considerations that can help you make the best choice for your situation. Chance Of Doubt It can be difficult to be 100% certain that you want to remain child-free depending on the reason for your choice. If your decision is based on lack of desire to have children, your choice may be more concrete than making the decision because you are in a situation that is not conducive to raising a child. [Read More]

Bumps On The Head: Pilar Cyst Removal

Posted on 27 April 2016

When you are cautious about your health, feeling any lump or bump can trigger a little concern. If you happen upon a large lump on the head, you may be inclined to panic. Is it a tumor? Are you dying? First, you should calm down. These lumps may well be a benign growth known as a pilar cyst, an unsightly but easily treated condition. To find out for certain, you need to seek the help of a dermatologist. [Read More]

Elderly And Sarcopenia: 3 Nutrients Older People Need To Maintain Muscle Mass

Posted on 25 April 2016

As you age, you begin to lose some of your muscle function and mass. Believe it or not, there is a scientific name for this called sarcopenia. For individuals who are inactive, this loss of muscle mass tends to occur at a faster rate. As a general rule, sarcopenia isn't serious until you hit 75 years of age, although it can begin earlier than this. This disease is often the culprit of many elderly falls and fractures. [Read More]

After Your Child's Colonoscopy

Posted on 25 March 2016

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows a doctor to look inside the colon (large bowel). A gastroenterologist may recommend a colonoscopy if your child suffers from stomach pain, chronic diarrhea, or unexplained rectal bleeding. Although research shows that colonoscopy is at least as safe in children as in adults, it may help to know what to expect after your child has the procedure as well as the possible side effects that can occur. [Read More]

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Headaches? Your Doctor Can Help You More Than You Think

I used to have a lot of headaches. I started drinking more water and tried all types of home remedies, and I still kept getting the headaches. I wasn't in excruciating pain, so I didn't think they were bad enough that a doctor would help me. It was just enough pain to make me feel miserable. I decided to mention them to my doctor, thinking he would tell me to just live with them. To my surprise, he told me that even moderate headaches can benefit from prescription treatments if they come often enough that they disrupt your life. He ran tests to rule out more serious problems, and gave me a prescription to take when headaches disrupt my life. I created this blog to help others realize they don't have to just live with daily headaches. There are treatments that can help you get your life back.

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