Maintaining Good Health Even When You're Busy

  • Two Reasons Your Front Teeth Are Crowding Together

    18 July 2017

    It's not unusual for previously straight front teeth to become misaligned over time. Here are two reasons why this can occur and your options for fixing the problem. Your Wisdom Teeth Grew In One common reason your front teeth are crowding is because your wisdom teeth came in. In general, the human mouth is designed to fit all of a person's teeth comfortably, including wisdom teeth that typically erupt in the late teens and sometimes later.

  • Burning, Watery Eyes On Your Way Home From Work? You May Have Dry Eye

    26 June 2017

    If you've recently started experiencing burning and watering eyes, especially when driving home after a long day at the office, you may be wondering what's going on. Could it be something in your car's heating or air conditioning that is causing these symptoms? Could it be the harsh sunlight after being inside under fluorescent lighting all day? More than likely, those things only contribute to the symptoms of dry eye, not cause it.

  • 3 Questions To Ask Before Buying A Walk-In Tub

    10 January 2017

    If you have mobility issues, a walk-in tub could address safety concerns you have about using a traditional bathtub. The use of the tub can drastically reduce the chances that you could suffer a slip and fall while getting in and out of the tub. If you are in the market for a walk-in tub, here are some questions to ask when evaluating your available options.   What Size Tub Do You Need?

  • Using Medical Cannabis? There Are Alternatives To Lighting Up

    6 January 2017

    Medical cannabis use—just like cannabis use in general—has enjoyed an increasing sense of acceptance throughout the U.S. However, it's still not as socially acceptable to light up a joint as it is to open a beer or sip a glass of wine at dinner. This can be problematic for medical cannabis users who need to use their medication but can't find a discreet spot to light up. Here are some alternative options.

  • Chronic Back Pain: How It Might Be Related To A Compression Fracture

    30 December 2016

    Spinal fractures suffered by the elderly are not often diagnosed as fractures. There is a general feeling that older people may only be suffering from a muscle strain or a soft tissue condition. However, there is a real possibility that your back pain might be caused by a compression fracture in your spine that's related to your osteoporosis condition. Be aware of symptoms that could mean you've suffered a compression fracture.

  • Natural Pain Management Solutions For Chronic Pain Sufferers

    17 December 2016

    Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that makes life less enjoyable for those who suffer from it. Professional pain management solutions run the gamut from physical therapy to prescription medication, but in between those treatments, chronic pain may crop up again. When you don't have immediate access to your pain management physician, here are some natural methods that may help alleviate your pain symptoms. Listen to Music In a study using participants who suffered from chronic pain for at least six months, researchers found that those who listened to relaxing music featuring jazz, harp, and orchestra sounds, pain was reduced by up to 21%.

  • Over 60? 3 Ways You Can Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

    7 December 2016

    If you are over 60, you should do what you can to help prevent prostate cancer. This is because the average age of a man developing this type of cancer is 66, and one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Below are some tips on what you can do to avoid getting this type of cancer. These things will not 100% prevent it but they will help.