Suffering From Pregnancy-Related Back Pain? Throw Out The Meds And Call A Chiropractor!

Posted on 4 February 2015

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of a woman's life. The body makes a number of changes, which all take a toll on the mom-to-be's body. Nausea is common in the first trimester, but in the second and third trimester, low back pain is often the chief complaint among expectant mothers. In fact, about 80 percent of all pregnant women will experience low back pain at some point during their pregnancy. [Read More]

Four Ways To Fight Winter Depression Naturally

Posted on 30 January 2015

Do you find yourself feeling depressed and blue during the winter season? You're not alone. Seasonal affective disorder, a condition in which patients begin feeling depressed in late fall or early winter, but experience normal moods in the spring and summer, is estimated to affect as many as 10 million Americans. Luckily, there are several ways to lift your mood without resorting to prescription antidepressants. Vitamin D Supplements Your skin makes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, but in the winter, you don't see the sun too often. [Read More]

Helping Supply The World With Prosthetic Limbs

Posted on 28 January 2015

When you think about donation supplies being sent over to other countries, it is rare you consider artificial limbs as a donation item. Medical supplies are one of the most common items sent to poor countries all over the world when providing aid to poor countries. One need for many people who suffer from health problems in these countries includes artificial limbs. By having access to prosthetic limbs, these people are able to take better care of themselves and live a more normal life. [Read More]

3 Reassuring Things To Tell Yourself Before Your Root Canal

Posted on 26 January 2015

The term "root canal" strikes fear and dread into the hearts of the general population, and if you've been told you need one, you may react with the same emotions. But there are actually several very good reasons not to worry about the procedure at all. Here are three things you can say to yourself that will make you feel better about your upcoming appointment. 1. "It Won't Hurt" Believe it or not, root canal therapy is not the torturous process many assume it to be. [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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