If you’re overweight, you may have difficulty walking for long distances because of the stress your weight puts on your knees. You might also get short of breath or tire easily. The effects of being overweight can limit your ability to get out and socialize or tend to chores of daily living. One solution that might help is to use an electric wheelchair. If you have the right chair, you’ll be comfortable, and the chair will work properly indoors and outdoors even if you have a lot of extra weight. Read More»
Misconceptions about chemical dependency have made it more difficult for addicts to accept that they need help. They have also complicated how families view the addiction of a loved one. If you have a family member struggling with an addiction, it is important that you are able to separate fact from fiction. Here are some of the misconceptions about chemical dependency and the truth.
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Warts are growths on the skin that are usually benign (meaning they are non-cancerous). However, they are common and contagious. Most of them are completely harmless and will go away on their own within several weeks or months. Until then, though, they are unattractive and bothersome, causing embarrassment and discomfort to many. So, if you’re interested in speeding up the process, here are three natural remedies to give a try: Read More»
When you go to your annual appointment with your gynecologist or you go in for an ultrasound when you are pregnant, you may be confused and concerned if your doctor informs you that you have a cyst or in some cases, cysts, on one or both of your ovaries. After all, an abnormal growth on your ovary is a scary thought, especially if you are or are planning to one day get pregnant and have children. Read More»
If you are taking care of a parent with Alzheimer’s disease, you may find the added responsibility and stress has started to take its toll on your own mental, emotional and physical health. If nothing is done, this caregiver stress could lead to caregiver burnout. To help prevent this from happening, use the tips below to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one.
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With the growth of minimally-invasive surgical procedures, surgical sterilization is gaining popularity as a permanent way to prevent pregnancy. It’s no longer necessary to have your abdomen cut open in order to be sterilized; all it takes is a few small incisions (or even none at all). That means fewer complications and a faster recovery.
There are multiple options for minimally invasive surgical sterilization; the most common are minilaparotomies, laparoscopies, and hysteroscopies. Read More»
Do you have a toddler? If so, you probably know how important this age is for the child’s development. During these formative years, your child develops his or her motor skills, language abilities, and memory and brain functions. This is also a time when the senses develop, so it’s important for any hearing or vision problems to be corrected as quickly as possible. There are some signs of vision problems that are easy to notice, such as squinting, a sensitivity to light, or sitting too close to the television. Read More»
Getting knee replacement surgery is a major surgery. Although the procedure is as advanced as ever and the healing is easier than it has been in the past, it is still something that you need to prepare for. Here are a couple things that you will need to do before you can actually get the surgery.
1. Pretesting
A couple weeks before the surgery you will need to get some pretesting done. Read More»
Massage therapy offers numerous healthful benefits, especially if it’s provided by a trained massage therapist. Whether you are seeking stress or pain relief, for massage therapy to be effective, both you and the practitioner need to keep each other informed. Effective communication between the two of you increases the benefits and reduces the potential risks and side effects.
Before Your Massage
Massage therapists generally recommend certain tips to help you get the most out of your massage. Read More»
One great way that you can volunteer is to visit those who are homebound. You can call up any home health care or hospice company like Assisting Hands Naples and volunteer your services. Even an hour or two a week can make a huge difference. Here are some of the many things you can do with a patient:
Call them once or twice a week to chat Play cards Watch their favorite movie Write letters for them Look at old pictures and listen to their stories Take them flowers or a plant Give them a hand or foot massage Help them write their family history Scan their photos onto their computer Give them a bird feeder and set it up outside their window Help them decorate for the holidays Pick up groceries Help with light housework Share your hobby Play an instrument for them Bring them a treat (find out any dietary restrictions first) Read them a funny book Play relaxing music for them Help them locate a lost friend or family member Ask them about their favorite vacation Help them shop for gifts Draw pictures with them Do crossword puzzles Play chess or checkers Work on a puzzle together Take them outside for a walk (or to sit outside if they aren’t mobile) Brush their hair Take a pet to visit Look at a magazine together Sit with them during a medical procedure Hold their hand Read poetry together Mow the lawn Sit with them while their caregiver runs errands Paint their nails Read the newspaper Help them make a scrapbook Let them teach you something Bring them a soft blanket or pillow (if you can make it for them, it is even better) Bring them a glass of water Encourage them to share their hobbies with you Find a small service project they can do (like becoming a pen pal, knitting, or making greeting cards) Carve a pumpkin Share stories from your life Eat a meal with them Play computer games Read their mail to them Send them cards through the mail Visit the library for books they might like Rake leaves Make them laugh Help them sort through their belongings Sing their favorite songs Make crafts to share Watch their favorite TV show or share yours with them Scan their old journals onto their computer Give them a facial Bring them some leaves, flowers, rocks, or other pieces of nature Make them a sandwich or a healthy snack Help them make their life as “ Read More»
