Canadian Community Works Together to Plan New 24 Hour Urgent Care Center
As more and more hospitals are forced to reduce their hours, limit their emergency room care or even close completely, many communities are realizing that urgent care centers may be the perfect solution to their sudden lack of convenient health care. However, many have realized that creating the best 24 hour urgent care clinics requires […]
Is Surgery Really the Right Answer?
Uterine fibroids are a common, premenopausal problem that affect between 70-80% of women, particularly women of African American descent. Though the vast majority of fibroids are asymptomatic, 30% of women may experience such symptoms of fibroid cysts as abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstrual periods, pelvic pressure or pain, frequent urination, constipation, and back or […]
Three Important Numbers Behind the Industry of Electronic Cigarettes
Smoking, for better or worse, has been an important staple in the country for many years, and although it’s directly connected to health problems, it’s something that many adults just find hard to quit. But ever since the creation of the electronic cigarette (often simply called an “e cigarette” or “e cig”), there are healthier […]
Should Chiropractic Be Used as Preventative Care?
Many chiropractors recommend regular chiropractic adjustments or a combined treatment plan including chiropractic and massage therapy as part of preventative care — meaning that you should continue to get treatments in order to head off health problems, instead of in direct response to health problems. Is this commonsense advice, or a way to get you […]
Does the Fountain of Youth Really Exist? You’d Be Surprised
Throughout the ages, people have fervently — and to no avail — sought after the fountain of youth and have concocted all manner of deep wrinkle treatments in hopes of achieving a more youthful, radiant appearance. From horse urine — yes, this was actually used by some ancient civilizations — to gladiator sweet mixed with […]
What Fibroid Symptoms Are the Most Troublesome?
Uterine fibroids are not that big of a deal. These benign tumors can be found in up to 70% of reproductive aged women. So common and mild are these tumors that many women have them, and don’t even know about it. That being said, there are some certain signs and symptoms of fibroids that when […]
Three Common Myths and Facts About Undergoing Botox Treatments
Because of the quick, non-invasive nature of these procedures, Botox treatments have quickly become one of the most popular ways for people to freshen up their look and help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. However, like with virtually any cosmetic procedure, plenty of myth and misconception surrounds Botox — and inaccuracies about the […]
Why You Should Only Trust the Condition of Your Skin to Professional Skin Care Products
Sure, you are what you eat, and a healthy, balanced diet can do wonder in terms of improving the condition of your skin, however, you’re also what you apply onto the surface of your skin. Your skin is truly an amazing organ. Not only is it your body’s largest organ, it’s one of the only […]