About Me
A few months ago, I realized that I needed to do something to change my lifestyle. I was largely sedentary, drank, smoked, and ate like there was no tomorrow. I decided to talk about my lifestyle with my doctor, and it really made a difference. That simple trip to a healthcare clinic really paved the way for healthier living, and I was really grateful for their help. My doctor showed me how to eat, how much to exercise, and how to improve my life. This blog is all about how healthcare clinics can help you to regain a foothold on your health.
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2018
Types, Causes, and Treatments of Heart Arrhythmias
A fluttering feeling in your chest may be a sign that you have a heart arrhythmia. While an arrhythmia can seem scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that you have a serious problem. These fluctuations in heart rhythm happen to perfectly healthy people from time to time. However, it's not something that should be ignored, especially if you're having them on a regular basis. Here is more information on arrhythmias so that you can be better informed when you talk to your doctor.
Worried About Your Child Developing Asthma? Consider Visiting Primary Care
Asthma is a disease that affects millions of people and that can be very unpredictable and hard to treat. When it affects a child, it can impact their life in a variety of uncomfortable ways. Therefore, it is wise to consider the benefits of primary care when gauging your child's risk of asthma.
The Development Of Asthma Can Affect Your Child At Any Time
One of the worst things about asthma is that it can become a sudden problem without any warning.
Planning Your Summer Activities? How To Keep Yourself Healthy And Safe During The Barbecues
Summer has finally arrived, and with it, the opportunity to spend a lot of time outside. Unfortunately, there's also an increased risk of health-related issues. The last thing you want is to spend your summer stuck in the doctor's office, or worse, the emergency room. To help you stay healthy this summer, here are four simple steps you should follow.
Change the Way You Look at Barbecues
If your summer is going to be filled with barbecues, it's time to change the way you look at them.
Why Cryotherapy Is Great For MMA Fighters
If you are involved in the world of mixed martial arts, then you could always be looking for ways to improve your training and performance. Of course, you might have always put more of a focus on things like your diet and your workouts, but one thing that you might not have thought about trying is cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is a process that involves standing in sub-zero temperatures for a few minutes.
How To Get Comfortable During An Infusion Therapy Treatment
When you have become ill, you might find that you cannot eat and cannot take medications orally. When this happens, you may need to have your medications introduced through a different method than taking your medications orally: infusion therapy.
Receive Infusion Therapy Outside of a Hospital
Traditionally, infusion therapy was provided in an inpatient setting. However, you may have your infusion therapy provided to you in an outpatient infusion therapy center.
In-Home Care: Does Your Parent Need It If You're Caring For Them?
As an adult, watching your parents age is not always easy. You may have started to act as a caretaker for them, handling small tasks and assisting them with baths and other activities. You might start wondering whether it would be good for a nurse or an aide to drop by for in-home care, but be unsure whether it's appropriate. If you're starting to see or experience the situations below, it's probably time to speak with care professionals.
3 Different Imaging Methods For Monitoring Disease Progression In Rheumatoid Arthritis
As a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), understanding the tools available to determine disease progression can help you be more proactive with your treatment. Although some imaging tests are commonly used for RA, they do not always tell the entire story of joint destruction.
X-Ray
X-ray is the most commonly used form of imaging in RA, whether you are in the diagnostic phase of your disease or are monitoring disease progression.
2 Questions You Might Have About Physical Therapy
There are many reasons that someone would need physical therapy. Many people don't get the treatment that they need, simply because they don't know why therapy is so important or under what circumstances they should get it. Here are some things that you should know about getting physical therapy.
Who Needs Physical Therapy?
There are a couple different situations where you would need physical therapy. First, people generally need physical therapy after the lack of use of a body part.