Good Healthcare Requires Treatment of Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Good Healthcare Requires Treatment of Your Mind, Body, and Soul

  • Choosing The Best Oxygen Concentrator For Your Needs

    If you have a condition like emphysema, asthma, COPD, or another ailment that affects the lungs, then your doctor may inform you that you need supplemental oxygen. You may be able to rent, lease, or purchase an oxygen machine, but you can also invest in an oxygen concentrator. Oxygen concentrators are an alternative type of medical equipment that may be safer and cheaper for you. If you are unfamiliar with these types of devices, then keep reading to understand them and also how you can choose the best one.

  • 5 Things To Understand About Weight And Liposuction

    If you are just beginning to learn about the benefits of liposuction, you may think that it is a form of weight loss treatment. However, liposuction is not intended to be a form weight loss. It is actually meant to be a form of body shaping, giving you the figure that you desire once you are already near your target weight through diet and exercise. Understanding this basic concept regarding liposuction can help you form more realistic expectations about how the procedure will go for you and what results you can obtain through it, making you a better candidate for the procedure.

  • What Therapies Can Provide Permanent Improvement For Your Vision-Impaired Toddler?

    If you've recently taken your toddler to a pediatric ophthalmologist for consultation about his or her slightly-crossed eyes, you may be dismayed to hear the diagnosis of strabismus -- a weakness of the muscles responsible for controlling eye movement. While strabismus is a relatively common diagnosis for toddlers and preschoolers, affecting about 4 percent of children in the U.S., it can still be upsetting to hear that your child may need glasses, vision therapy, or even corrective surgery to restore his or her eyes to normal function.

  • 5 Tips For Making Your Laser Tattoo Removal Most Effective

    If you want to have a tattoo removed or faded, then you may likely know that the most effective results usually take several sessions and can be somewhat costly. However, for many people, the complete removal of a tattoo that they regret is well worth the investment of time and money. If you have made the decision to get your tattoo removed, there are a few things that you can do in order to increase the effectiveness of each laser session, resulting in fewer sessions and a more thorough fading of the tattoo.

  • Soft Tissue Damage And Its Orthopedic Manifestations In Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Although many people are aware of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its effects on joint surfaces, they may not be aware that damage to a joint's supporting structures can occur. Underlying soft tissue damage may exist well before joint erosions or other radiographic evidence of damage can be seen. Further investigation into pain and loss of function with more sensitive imaging tests is an important tool to minimize or prevent catastrophic joint failures.

  • About Me

    Good Healthcare Requires Treatment of Your Mind, Body, and Soul

    I have worked in a supportive role in the medical industry for over 20 years, and I have been amazed at the advances in medicine that have been made. While it is always great to hear about a new medication that helps cure a disease or a new surgical procedure that can help someone live a normal life again after an injury, I have been especially amazed at the research that has shown just how much our physical and mental health are connected. Since I keep on top of all of the amazing medical studies being performed and I know others are too busy to hunt them down themselves, I decided to start a blog to share my favorite health tips for keeping both your mind and body healthy.

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