Your mother had bad varicose veins, those twisted, bulging blue veins that she was always self-conscious about, and now you are developing them as well. Not only are they unsightly, but in some cases, they can be a health concern. Fortunately, treatment for varicose veins has come a long way since your mother's day and age. Learn what options exist if you and your doctor decide treatment is a good idea.
12 November 2014
A knee injury can be especially difficult to recover from. One of the reasons it is so problematic is that the knee is very complicated. When a normal bone is broken, the bone is set and a cast is applied. Then the bone naturally knits together. No added physical therapy is needed. This form of treatment cannot be applied to knee injuries. This is because the knee is made of up several parts.
11 November 2014
As the weather starts to turn to winter, you will probably be spending a lot more time indoors. Did you know that the air in your house and office may be more polluted than the air outside? Your home may contain mold, pollen, radon, carbon monoxide, asbestos, and other chemicals. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure that you are breathing clean air this winter. Schedule An Indoor Air Quality Consultation For Your House
11 November 2014
One common sports-related injury is the partial or complete tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). If you have recently injured your ACL, you may be curious about your options for healing. Non-Surgical Options Prolotherapy: If your ACL tear is partial, you may be a candidate for prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is a non-surgical approach to aid in the healing of many musculoskeletal problems. A series of injections are given at the tear site, which cause the ligament to become inflamed for a short period of time.
11 November 2014
Agitation is a common symptom for Alzheimer's patients and can often lead to difficult episodes for home caregivers or home care aides. Understanding the causes, signs, and solutions of agitation can curb upsetting episodes and lead to a better quality of life for your loved one: Causes of agitation People with Alzheimer's can become agitated for reasons that do not always make sense to family and caregivers. However, these reasons and feelings are very real to the person experiencing them.
11 November 2014
