Did you know that 64% of US adults wear prescription eyewear? Eyeglass wearers typically spend about $200 on each glasses purchase, and most need new pairs every 1-3 years. If consumers wear more than one pair of glasses, such as a daily pair as well as prescription sunglasses, they canContinue Reading
Canker sores, or medically aphthous ulcers, are small shallow lesions found only inside your mouth Canker sores are fairly common, 30% of all people will have a canker sore at some point in their life Anyone can get a canker sore, however, 10 toContinue Reading
Cutting yourself and knowing when you need stitches or not can be a hard thing to determine Sometimes a small cut won’t stop bleeding, while big deep gashes don’t bleed for long Especially if it comes down to your child falling and slicingContinue Reading
There are many unintended consequences when it comes to owning a firearm. According to one analysis, 23% of unintended gun deaths are reported as accidents. Every year, 500 people die from unintentional firearm injuries; that’s more than 1 a day. Americans are 4 times more likely to die from anContinue Reading
Depression among the elderly while common is not a normal age-related thing Often times signs of depression for those over 65 years old are brushed off and called “normal aging” however, depression at any age is not normal and isContinue Reading
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for people over the age of 50 years The cause of macular degeneration is unknown, it could be caused due to hereditary or environmental At this time there is no cureContinue Reading
Feeling nauseous is when your stomach has an uneasiness It can feel as though you need to vomit, though vomiting doesn’t always go along with feeling nauseous Nausea is usually a symptom of something rather than a condition itself It canContinue Reading
Chiropractic care is becoming part of the normal routine for adult’s health and wellness Many people go monthly, if not more The benefits of chiropractic care though are not just limited to adults Chiropractic care can also benefit childrenContinue Reading
Vitiligo is a skin condition where your skin loses its pigmentation cells The cells that produce melanin or dye for your skin and hair stop working This causes your skin to have lighter or white pigmented patches The patches of skin affectedContinue Reading
DiGeorge syndrome also known as 22q112 syndrome is a genetic disorder where the chromosome 22 is missing 22q112 syndrome covers conditions that were once thought to be separate such as DiGeorge syndrome, and Velocardiofacial syndrome ThisContinue Reading
You may be finding that every time you go to diaper or dress your child you are in a battle that is worthy of a movie being made of it It can feel like you are wrestling a full sized bear when your child is refusing a diaper change or to getContinue Reading
We have a “common cold” running through our family right now Here is the deal just when one person finally starts to feel better it hits the next member of the family So one small simple cold ends up being a battle that is fought forContinue Reading
The US number for digestive issues is staggering According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive issues And this is just in one country The United StatesContinue Reading
The health benefits of coconut oil have been around for a long time but it is only recently that they have started to be accepted by the mainstream medical community Coconut oil is a great alternative to other oils as it is a good source of heartContinue Reading
Are you feeling tired Run down Just have no more energy to face the day ahead Energy is physical, mental and spiritual Your body needs energy from food just to breath and keep your body’s systems functioning Nutrition and the energyContinue Reading
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood Calories your body doesn’t use are converted into triglycerides Triglycerides are stored in your fat cells When your body needs energy between meals your body releases triglycerides AboutContinue Reading
A Frenectomy or Frenotomy is a procedure where binding tissue on the body is cut or modified A circumcision is considered to be a Frenectomy Usually when the term Frenectomy is used it is referring to an oral procedure There are differentContinue Reading
People are living longer thanks to technological and medical advances. With this comes the prospect of healthy aging. Exercising regularly, eating well and avoiding harmful vices are part of this process, but so is undergoing consistent health screenings. From blood work to checking on thyroid function to the dreaded colonoscopy,Continue Reading
Potty training your toddler can seem like a daunting task If you have a friend with boys you may have heard horror stories about how it takes a long time and they have struggled to get their boys to potty train It is important to know that whenContinue Reading
Ashwagandha also known as winter cherry is an annual evergreen shrub The shrub is small with yellow flowers It can be found in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa It is one of the main herbs used in a traditional form of alternativeContinue Reading