A little more than often, you may face the need to have specialized medical attention from a medical practitioner. But, does your doctor have the requisite expertise and practice to handle your condition? Well, it is crucial that you focus on the basic principle of having a family doctor to keep yourself and your loved
Everybody will feel fatigue at some point due to many different reasons. However, does lacking energy automatically mean that you will eventually develop chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? The answer is no. Take note that chronic fatigue syndrome is entirely different from normal fatigue. Put simply, an individual with CFS experiences fatigue that persists, while an
For most kids, the image of a dental office involves pain and scary instruments. This is why they’re not so popular among the young ones, to the point that parents do all sorts of things to convince their children. While this was a common sight in the past, technology today has made dental care less
A disability does not correlate to being unhealthy. But a person with a disability, whether it is a physical, mental or intellectual condition, needs better health care programs for the same reason as everyone else — to remain active and well and be a productive part of the community. People with disabilities should have health
Skincare products have been all the rage for Filipinos in recent years and 2019 is looking no different. In fact, the local beauty industry seems to be expanding. From makeup to haircare (because the scalp is part of the skin), more and more Filipinos are paying attention to skin health. Perhaps one of the reasons
Scientists have long asked whether genetics cause an eating disorder (ED). Genetics can play a role in the development of the condition, but EDs take shape as a result of various factors. These include various biological, psychological, societal, and environmental influences. As genetics and EDs intertwine, researchers have discovered that a genetic approach could pave
Diagnostic imaging allows medical specialists to see inside a patient’s body. Some of the more popular imaging procedures are X-ray scans, ultrasound, CT-scans, PET scan, and MRI. Mammography, bone mineral density and fluoroscopy are diagnostic imaging procedures as well. In American Fork, the value of radiology in disease management is not overseen by physicians. The
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIAMS, states that more than a million individuals undergo surgery to replace a hip or knee every single year. If you suffer from knee osteoarthritis, you’re probably wondering if you should be one of those individuals too. But while knee surgery could ease your pain,
Stress is almost a part of everyone’s life in this day and age. Everyone is just busy with work, family, and everything else in their lives that taking care of one’s self has become less of a priority. However, putting one’s health last can have a severe effect on their overall well-being. According to studies, fatigue
Becoming old and weak are inevitable, and they can already cause your elderly family member some stress. What more will they experience if they have to deal with moving to another residence? The least that you can do is to offer them the love and support that they need in this trying time, which you
