If you have to take your toddler to the pediatric doctor, then you want to make sure you take steps to make the visit go as smoothly as possible. Toddlers can be a real handful, and this can leave you feeling worn out and on your last nerve by the time you even get called back to a room. Then, once you are in a room, things can get even worse since there is generally even less for your little one to do there.…
Read More »Hearing the words “You have cancer,” is certainly scary. Luckily, there is a variety of treatment options. The three most common treatments for cancer are: chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Depending on the type of cancer you have, you may undergo one or all of these treatments. After each of your treatment sessions, you may feel tired or ill. Fortunately, you can combat these symptoms by preparing for your recovery with these three helpful tips:…
Read More »Getting physical therapy is an important part of healing properly. Many people are injured or have a surgery and think that they will just heal and bounce back without any additional work. In some rare cases, this is the truth, but for most people, getting physical therapy is the best way to heal faster and protect your body. Here are some things that you need to know about physical therapy.…
Read More »While it has a lower success rate than IVF (in-vitro fertilization), intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the least expensive and most natural way for a lesbian couple to get pregnant. Therefore, it’s also the most popular. The process is quite simple and involves placing sperm in the uterus during the optimal time for conception. The method has a 20 percent success rate. However, the sperm has to come from somewhere. Many couples decide to get sperm from a sperm bank while others think it is better or more special to get sperm from someone they know.…
Read More »If you have recently discovered that you are expecting a new baby, you likely have a lot on your mind. In addition to setting up that nursery and arranging maternity leave from your job, you might also be concerned about parenting in general, coping with the cost of childbirth, or getting the help you need from your significant other. Fortunately, there is always someone available to listen: a pregnancy counselor. Here are three topics your pregnancy counselor would be more than happy to talk about with you, and how voicing your frustrations could help you to get the help you need.…
Read More »Chemotherapy (chemo for short) is a type of cancer treatment involving the administration of drugs, which are injected or taken orally, either in pill or liquid form. This form of therapy is targeted to stop the growth of cancer cells or slow down its progression. The most common side effects of chemo are digestive upset (including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), hair loss, and fatigue. If your oncologist has recommend chemotherapy to treat your cancer, he or she may may also recommend ways to avoid any unpleasant side effects during your treatment.…
Read More »Radiation therapy can save your life if you have cancer. Whether used alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy or surgery, radiation therapy can shrink your cancer and add months or years to your life. While you know the importance of keeping up with your appointments, you also know that the treatment can cause a lot of discomfort while it’s doing its job. One common ailment caused by radiation is a skin condition called radiation dermatitis.…
Read More »Tendonitis, an inflammation or an irritation of the tendon, can make even the simplest of day-to-day tasks difficult and painful. If you are living with tendonitis, you don’t have to live in pain. You can visit a physical therapist for treatment, as well as do some things at home to help you treat this painful condition. Initial Treatment and Ongoing Treatment The initial treatment of tendonitis is generally quite simple. It revolves around rest, determining the cause of the tendonitis and taking anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the amount of pain and swelling that it caused by tendonitis.…
Read More »If you have finally gotten the positive home pregnancy test, you’re excited and nervous about a new experience. Part of prenatal care mean seeing your doctor regularly, but it also means getting plenty of blood and urine tests done at the lab. If you’ve been perfectly healthy for the majority of your life, you might wonder why all of these are needed and what they actually test for. These are the most common lab tests you’ll receive during pregnancy and how they help you stay healthy during this time of change.…
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