10 Ways To Help Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis At Home

Posted on 11 August 2015

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, which is often abbreviated as "RA," you may be experiencing increasing amounts of pain and stiffness. However, there are things that you can do at home to participate in your treatment. Here are a few: Exercise. Exercise can improve your range of motion, strengthen the muscles supporting your joints and increase your endurance. However, high-impact exercise can place extra stress on joints that are already painful. When you participate in low-impact exercises, there is less joint stress. [Read More]

Help With Healing After Having Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

Posted on 31 July 2015

When you have a wisdom teeth removal, you may not feel like you have been through a major surgery, but you should still take the time to allow your mouth to heal properly. If you don't allow proper time for healing, you could end up with complications, including excessive bleeding and infection. Knowing what to do to promote healing will help you achieve the most rapid, uneventful recovery. Don't Brush [Read More]

3 Small Changes in Your Daily Life That Can Greatly Improve Your Eczema

Posted on 16 July 2015

Managing eczema flares can be difficult, so when living with eczema, you primary goal should be to prevent eczema flares instead of only treating them when they occur. You may not be able to prevent all eczema flares, as some triggers are out of your control, but you can minimize flares by following these tips.  1. Use a Gentle, Ph-balanced Skin Cleanser There are several elements that contribute to a good cleanser for eczema-prone skin, but the two most important factors are that the cleanser is made of only gentle surfactants and that it is the same pH level as healthy skin. [Read More]

Are You Wondering What Comes After Your Hip Joint Surgery?

Posted on 14 July 2015

Millions of people today have orthopedic surgical procedures for replacing worn out joints. If you are scheduled for a total hip replacement surgery, you might wonder what will happen after it is done. For many patients, being able to walk again without severe pain is exciting. However, getting back on your feet starts with a few weeks of physical rehabilitation. Find out what you can expect when the physical therapist visits your room after surgery. [Read More]

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Caring for the elderly in our lives can be both challenging and rewarding. How do you spread your time out enough to include time at work, time at home, time with your family and time caring for the elderly people in your life? You get help! I have learned to accept the help from the senior care services in my area. Prior to hiring the service, I was spreading myself far too thin. I was not able to attend my kids' games and recitals, I could not get all of my assignments done for work, and I could not care for my mother the way that she deserved. I have gathered some information to help other people in my situation find the right senior care service to help balance their lives like I did.