2016

Getting Help For Your Environmental Allergies

If you have allergies, your immune system is basically overreacting to something that doesn’t cause an issue in most people. Common environmental allergens are pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold. Food allergies, such as from peanuts or shellfish, are also common. People can also be allergic to bee venom or from other insects. Allergies present with many symptoms. When you are allergic to something, your body releases a compound called histamine.…

Dealing With Chronic Pain? What To Know Now

If you have a chronic condition or chronic pain and you aren’t sure what you can do to stop taking pain medication for the hurt you feel, there are some different things that you want to look into. You don’t want to spend all of your time filling prescriptions, wondering about the side effects of prescriptions, and trying to manage your condition. Here are a few things to think about when finding a chronic condition treatment option.…

5 Tips For Managing Your Arthritis While Flying

Flying the friendly skies isn’t easy when you’re an arthritis sufferer. Whether it’s getting to your flight on time or spending the next few hours in-flight, the rigors of flying can exacerbate joint symptoms and cause overall physical discomfort. Fortunately, you don’t have to let your arthritis get in the way of your flight. The following shows how you can manage your arthritis symptoms so you can make the rest of your journey as pleasant as possible.…

5 Tips for Managing Your Child's Asthma

If your child was recently diagnosed with asthma, you might feel scared and helpless. The thought of your child struggling to breathe is definitely terrifying. However, with the proper lifestyle changes and medicine, it is possible for your child to still live a normal and healthy life. Here are five helpful tips for managing your child’s asthma: Control Your Pets If you have cats or dogs in the house, you have to be wary of pet dander.…

Faqs About Children And Enlarged Adenoids

Adenoids typically do not cause problems for developing children. However, there are some children who require medical treatment for their adenoids. If you suspect your child is having problems with his or her adenoids, here is what you need to know.  What Problems Can Occur? Adenoids can become enlarged if your child has allergies or an infection. Although the adenoids usually do not cause problems, when there is an underlying medical problem, such as an infection, your child can experience a host of problems including difficulty breathing.…

Two Treatment Options For Port Wine Stain Birthmarks

Port wine stains are a somewhat common birthmark, with about 3 out of every 1,000 babies born with one or more on their bodies. Although these birthmarks are generally not harmful, they can be a source of embarrassment and bullying for children, especially if the mark is in an obvious place like the face or neck. These marks tend to expand and darken with age, but there are a couple of treatment options available that may make them less noticeable.…

Preparing For Your First Colonoscopy: What You Should Know

When the time comes for you to go in to have your first colonoscopy, you may not know what to expect from the process. While you may think that it is just like any other medical appointment or procedure in which you can just show up at your appointment and be ready to go, this is not the case with a colonoscopy. There is a preparation process to keep in mind, some of which is required by your doctor, and some of which is a good idea to make the whole colonoscopy process go more easily and smoothly for you.…

How To Use Aromatherapy For Relieving Headache Pain

Living with headaches can be painful, exhausting, and annoying, but taking painkillers can also get old. If you are looking for an alternative way to find relief for the headache pain you feel on a regular basis, you may want to try aromatherapy. Aromatherapy can be helpful for relieving many types of pain, including the pain you feel from headaches. Here are three things you should know about aromatherapy for pain relief.…

Tips On Staying Relaxed When You Have A Colonoscopy

It’s easy to feel a little anxious when your doctor schedules you to have a colonoscopy. However, this common test is a valuable way for medical professionals to check the health of your colon and look for a wide range of medical issues. One of the keys to making the colonoscopy successful is for you to be relaxed. When your body is tense, it can be difficult for the person administering the colonoscopy to do so easily and successfully — and the procedure won’t exactly be pleasant.…

One Eye Disease That Can Sneak Up On You As You Age

Most eye diseases give you some warning that your vision is being affected. Glaucoma is a disease that can cause blindness with little warning. Early detection and treatment can prevent this disease from stealing your vision. Here is what you need to know about this silent eye disease and how to keep your eyesight.    High Pressure in the Eye Causes the Problems Your eyeball is filled with a gel-like fluid, called vitreous humor.…