8 March 2016
When you first encounter an allergic reaction, you may think that you have the flu or other illness. If you have any non-flu symptoms, you may have an allergic reaction to something in your environment. Many allergens can affect your skin, breathing, eyes, nose, respiratory system, stomach, and intestinal tract. If you think you or a family member has an allergy, learn more about a few common causes and treatments for allergic reactions in people:
19 February 2016
Struggles with hearing become increasingly more common as you age. Although just two percent of adults between the ages of 45 and 54 have severe hearing loss, this percentage jumps to 25 percent among those who are 65 to 74 years of age. If you're concerned about your own ability to hear clearly as you get older or are worried that your spouse might be suffering from some degree of hearing loss, it's important to recognize the symptoms of hearing loss and then react accordingly.
9 February 2016
If you're a tennis player, you may at one time or another come to be affected by a condition known as "tennis elbow." Understanding what tennis elbow is and how you can treat it can help you stay in the game without pain during this spring's tennis season. What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a term commonly used to describe injury that arises from overuse of the forearm. Tennis elbow is a particular problem for tennis players, although many other people can be affected by the same condition.
3 February 2016
Do you hide your feet away in shame because of toenail fungus? Toenail fungus presents itself with pain, inflammation and yellowing of the toenail. The toenail can also become hard and start crumbling if not treated immediately. There are several reasons that toenail fungus develops. Over moisturizing, instability of the skin's natural pH balance and sweat buildup are just a few examples. Fortunately, there are several tricks of the trade that you can use right from home.
15 January 2016
Countless individuals suffer with headaches each day. The pain can definitely take its toll on you to the point where you aren't able to do the things you enjoy. Instead, you find yourself lying in bed and hoping the pain goes away. If you are tired of dealing with headaches and are looking for treatment methods that have helped others just like you, consider some of the following. Biofeedback. With biofeedback, your bodily functions are measured using tiny electronic sensors.
30 December 2015
Scoliosis is a spinal condition where there is an abnormal curvature to the spine. The severity of scoliosis curvature can vary greatly; for some, the condition is readily apparent to the naked eye, whereas less severe cases may require X-rays to diagnose. Either way, there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings floating around when it comes to scoliosis. By understanding the truth behind these myths, it's possible to gain a better informed understanding of this spinal condition.
15 December 2015
If you have a more difficult time getting around these days, then you should try to make your home as comfortable for you as possible. This can mean making changes to some of the areas known for being harder to navigate, such as your bathroom. Installing a walk-in bathtub is a great way for you to make it easier, safer and more comfortable for you to take your baths. If you have questions about what a walk-in tub this article will help to answer some of them.