30 November 2015
Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than there are of lung, breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. In fact, it's estimated that one in five Americans will develop some kind of skin cancer over the course of their lifetime. Fortunately, radiation, chemotherapy, and skin cancer surgery are safe and effective options for those who develop skin cancer. However, it's important to have skin cancer treated as soon as possible so that it doesn't spread deeper into your skin or into other areas of your body.
11 November 2015
Does your skin have open sores on it that do not seem to heal as fast as they should? It is possible that you have basal cell carcinoma, which is skin cancer and should be promptly treated by an oncologist. In this article, discover the information you need about basal skin carcinoma and how much you might pay to get it treated. What is Basal Skin Carcinoma? The open sores that you have on your skin might be basal skin carcinomas, because they don't heal like normal sores.
27 October 2015
The ancient art of acupuncture has found a high degree of acceptance in Western culture over the last few decades. If you like the concept but do not care for needles, you can try pressure acupuncture or acupressure as an alternative. An experienced acupressure massage therapist can help relieve your stress, muscle pain, and medical conditions by applying the correct pressure on your acupoints during a relaxing massage session. Acupressure
13 October 2015
Although gynecology generally is a specialty in medicine that targets treating female patients, gynecologists, such as those at Desert Rose OBGYN PC, can also treat men. This area of medicine, which initially focused on female reproductive health, has widened its scope to treat multiple other health issues and includes the care of men with certain medical problems. Chronic Pelvic Pain Pelvic pain isn't always understood in men and is frequently misdiagnosed. But like in women, it is sometimes difficult for doctors to determine the cause of the pain.
24 September 2015
If you are about to try acupuncture for the first time there are some things that you should be aware of before your visit. Being prepared before you go for your therapy will make the visit go more smoothly. Here are some things that you should be aware of when you decide to try acupuncture for the first time. Expect To Answer Personal Questions In order to determine how best to treat you, your acupuncturist may ask you questions about your bowel movements and about your menstrual cycle if you are a woman.
10 September 2015
If you are dealing with mild to moderate cubital tunnel syndrome, managing your condition with diligent self-care can help prevent worsening of symptoms. In extreme cases, you may need to consider surgical intervention to minimize long-term nerve damage. Work On Changing Behaviors When you have cubital tunnel syndrome, the nerve entrapment frequently occurs at your elbow, and you want to be conscientious about increasing pressure on your elbow. You may unconsciously rest your elbow on the table or otherwise lean on your elbow.
26 August 2015
While ingrown toenails are a fairly common condition, they can quickly become very painful and can even cause walking difficulties. The good news is that there are several things that can be done to treat an ingrown toenail in the comfort of your own home. Soak in Warm Water One very effective method to aid in healing an ingrown toenail is to soak your foot in warm water. This can be done several times throughout the day to relieve swelling and tenderness in the toe.