2014

Physical Therapy And Parkinson's Disease: Increasing Your Mobility

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that results in slowed movements, tremors, balance problems, or problems with your gait. Other symptoms can appear, since the disease causes a loss of nerve cells in the brain. Fortunately, with exercise and physical therapy, some of the symptoms can be lessened.  Physical Therapy: What Does It Do? The goal of physical therapy for those with Parkinson’s disease is to limit the number of symptoms present.…

What Can You Do About Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are veins that appear right under the surface of the skin that are larger than normal.  They may appear because of heredity, prolonged standing, being overweight or simply from pregnancy.  Sometimes they can alert you of a more serious problem with your health, too.  Here are some key facts about varicose veins and what you can do about them. What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are usually located on your legs but can be anywhere on the body.…

Signs It Might Be Time To Hire Help With Senior Care

Maybe your elderly parent or parent-in-law has just moved in with you. Maybe you’ve been caring for an aging relative in your home for years. When you’re not sure yet what to expect, or not sure whether what you’re experiencing is typical, it’s helpful to be on the lookout for signs of caregiver burnout. Burnout can occur in a caregiver regardless of the number or degree of responsibilities you have while caring for a senior in your home.…

Listen To Two Stanzas Of Mozart And Call Me In The Morning: The Healing Power Of Music

It has long been known that music is therapeutic; it can soothe your anger, calm your anxiety, motivate your workout, or even set the mood for a romantic evening. But did you know that music can actually prompt healing? It doesn’t really matter what kind of music, or even whether you like it or not, listening to music can be quite beneficial to your health. It is only recently that researchers are discovering the physiological substrates that help them understand just why music is so good for you.…

5 Ways To Practice Perfect Posture

Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to improving your health and self-image. In addition to helping relieve back pain, practicing good posture can also help you project an air of confidence and self-assuredness. Here are 5 effective methods you can use when practicing good posture: #1: Putting Your Back Against the Wall One of the best ways to learn good posture is by standing with your back against a wall.…

Routine Eye Exams: Not Just For Adults

Vision problems are the fourth most common disability in the United States, according to the American Optometric Association. As long as a child isn’t squinting or complaining that they can’t see, most parents assume that all is fine with their child’s vision. That’s not always the case, however. Eye development is a crucial part of your child’s overall growth, and regular pediatric eye exams can detect vision or eye health problems early so they can be treated effectively.…

Cataract Treatment Options: What You Should Know

When you go to the eye doctor, one of the last things you expect to hear is that you have cataracts. However, this affliction in increasingly common among people of all ages around the world. Once you receive your cataract diagnosis, you may wonder what to do going forward. Luckily, there are various treatment options available to you to help you treat your cataracts. All you need to do is learn your options and select the best choice for you and your current situation.…

How To Protect You Aging Eyes: Steps To Staying Healthy

As people age, their bodies begin to change. These changes are not always noticeable at first. This includes changes to your eyes. In fact, most people do not notice the changes or the development of eye disorders until they are very well-advanced. However, if you are proactive about your eye health as you age, you can help to not only detect eye disorders early, but even prevent them. All you need to do is adjust your regular routine slightly and your eyes will go through the aging process with minimal disruptions to your vision and overall eye health.…

Holistic Options For Treating Your Pregnancy Symptoms

When you are pregnant, many chemicals or treatments are unsafe for your growing baby. For this reason, you need to look into holistic options that are safe. Many of these options can help you deal with different symptoms that can make you feel uncomfortable throughout the course of your pregnancy. Chiropractic Services Muscle strain and back pain are among two of the most common problems you can experience while being pregnant.…

When Your Heart Misbehaves: Understanding Premature Ventricular Contractions

You’re going about your daily routine when suddenly you feel a strange sensation in your chest. It feels like your heart turned over or skipped a beat. You may freak out if you’ve never experienced it before. It may occur as a single episode or several times in a row. You schedule a check-up with your doctor, thinking the worst, and are told you’re experiencing premature ventricular contractions, commonly referred to as PVC’s.…