If you have had a family member pass away, in addition to dealing with your grief, there can also be a question as to how they would want their memorial services handled. If your loved one passed away without any directive on how they want their funeral services handled, there are many options on how to proceed. Each option has its own costs and benefits. In an effort to make this time easier for you, here is a quick guide to the different types of funeral services, like cremation and standard funerals.…
Back pain affects every aspect of your life. Since developing degenerative disc disease, you may have been forced to stop working or made to change positions in your company. You may have stopped doing things that you once enjoyed such as exercising and playing with your kids. It is also possible that you have tried other solutions such as surgeries and medications to relieve your pain but found no real improvement.…
Babies are born without their skull fully hardened and formed. This allows the brain to grow as the child grows. The skull does not begin to fully harden until a child reaches about two years old. If the skull begins to harden when a baby is a newborn, they may have a condition called craniosynostosis. This is a condition that affects an estimated one in 1,800 to 3,000 children, with boys being more likely to suffer from this condition.…
As you age, it can be common to experience an increase in health problems and symptoms associated with aging. And as a male over the age of 40, it is important that you watch for signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and treat them to prevent their occurrence and minimize their effects on your health. Here are some common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and how you can treat it to lessen its effects.…
Alcoholism is something that a lot of people try to overcome through different non-medical programs. For example, many people will go through Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, to get help. It works for some people, but there is a small percentage who will not find complete help or release from their addiction by group talk therapy alone. If you find that nothing else has worked for you, but you are very determined to stop abusing alcohol as your drug of choice, you need some stronger treatment.…
Protecting and preserving your appearance as you age can be a challenging task, but modern procedures can make it far easier to preserve your youthful appearance for longer. One of the treatment options will be the use of dermal fillers.
What Types Of Cosmetic Problems Can Be Corrected With The Application Of Dermal Fillers?
Among the more common problems that are treated with dermal fillers will be wrinkles and other uneven spots on the surface of the skin.…
No one likes going to the doctor’s office. It’s not fun, it usually costs a lot, and it can be painful. Going to the hospital can be even worse on all accounts. However, they are there for a reason. Sometimes it is necessary to just bite the bullet and get the help that your body, or the body of your loved one needs. Everyone could be affected with one of the ailments that will be discussed in this list, from children to seniors, those suffering from a disease, the weak, the pregnant, or the temporarily sick.…
When most people think about going to their family medicine doctor, they think about doing so strictly for physical health issues like an acute illness. However, family doctors are trained to provide comprehensive healthcare to adults and children alike. And one of the areas of medical care that patients often do not bring up to their family medicine doctor is their mental health. Get to know some of the mental health symptoms you might be experiencing that you should discuss with your family doctor.…
Physical dependence on any substance can mean pain and discomfort when you choose to finally stop. Opioids can be especially difficult to stay away from, as the chills, aggression, nausea, shaking, and other withdrawal symptoms can interfere with what has become normal functioning for you. If your doctor has agreed that you can remain home during this uncomfortable period, before beginning, place your attention on these withdrawal recommendations.
Get Medication for Symptoms…
With your surgery date right around the corner, it may feel like you have a million things to cross off of your to-do list; don’t forget to include the four-legged members of your household in your planning. Make sure to add these tasks to your list to ensure you and your pets are as prepared as possible for your procedure.
1. Book a Stay at a Kennel
Most patients know to secure care for their children, but pets are commonly overlooked.…
