Ingrown Toenails, The Best Treatments
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis , describes a very a painful condition of the foot. It occurs when a sharp corner of the toenail digs into the skin at the end of or side of the toe. ...
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Psoriasis Phototherapy, A Prescription for Light
What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis, is characterized by red and scaly skin on the palms of the hands and/or feet. Your doctor may suggest Phototherapy, also known as light therapy. It uses ultraviolet r...
Melatonin Sleep Aid, How To Use It Safely.
Melatonin Sleep Aid. This is a natural hormone made by your body’s pineal. This is a pea-sized gland located just above the middle of the brain. During the day the pineal is inactive. When the...
Ear tube surgery, or watchful waiting ?
What are the options for a child with recurrent ear effusion (fluid) ? This is a decision faced by millions of families. Ear tube surgery may not be the correct choice : Here are the findings of a s...
Children X-Rays, Know the Risks
Children X-Rays , Safety The majority of people know the safety procedures when having radiological imaging done. Technicians require the patient to wear a lead apron and extra precautions when imag...
Tummy Tuck, When Should You Consider It ?
Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.Tummy...
Dental Veneers, Know Your Teeth
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials. They are designed to cover the front surface of teeth...
Bunion Surgery, A Helpful Guide
A bunion is one problem that can develop due to hallux valgus, a foot deformity. The term “hallux valgus” is Latin and means a turning outward (valgus) of the big toe (hallux). The bone ...
Women Daily Vitamins
Women Daily Vitamins encompass essential chemicals that take part in all of your body’s processes. They do that by participating in reactions inside cells. Each vitamin performs specific funct...
Glaucoma checklist, 7 important tips
Get started with a simple glaucoma checklist. Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. It’s often associated with a buildup of pressu...