Medical Articles
Traveling on a budget is so rewarding. Who needs 5 -star hotels, elegant restaurants and expensive extras? I’ve found that my favorite vacation spots are ones close to home, right on American soil. Since I had such positive experiences, I wanted to share a few of my favorite spots with you. Even though I didn’t…
The cost of dental implants, when looked at from the point of view of what it would cost to undergo just about every other form of tooth replacement, will actually be less. In many instances, this generally comes as a surprise to most people who are not dental specialists and have not been exposed to…
What is sex therapy? It is a form of psychotherapy. In therapy, people can work with a therapist either on their own or with their spouse or partner. The issues can range from childhood trauma, abuse, neglect or intimacy to sexual concerns such as feelings or function. It is a helpful way for adults, regardless…
It started when my brother-in-law, who is kind of fond of the drink, fell down heavily at home one day when a stroke hit him. It was a minor stroke that he recovered from with a week in hospital; but to be on the safe side, the doctors recommended a kind of radiation test that…
Depression is a real mental illness that can not just be turned off. People suffering from depression can not just "get over it". Basically, depression is defined as a common mental disorder that alters the way a person functions through life. It can vary in its' severity and can be brought on by unfortunate or…
Can I boost my confidence without turning to prescription drugs or other similar methods? It’s a question many people faced with low self esteem have asked themselves. A lack of self esteem can lead people to make poor choices, whether it’s drug use, alcohol or engaging in other dangerous practices. But there is a safe,…
By looking at the dental condition of your children at this stage, dentists can actually predict the dental problems they may face in the future. Enabling them to advise treatment before the problem has a chance to develop. The dental framework of children between the ages of 6-10 is still developing. This makes them much…
Expecting mothers are at a higher risk of developing oral health problems, which can also have a negative impact on the growth of the baby. The article discusses more about dental problems during pregnancy and precautions that need to be taken. Dental problems become more severe in expectant mothers because hormonal changes make their body…
Are vitamin for menopause treatments effective? Menopause is the transitional period in a women's life where fertility functions begin to shut down and with it come a host of symptoms which in many cases, catch people off guard. So how important are vitamins in the treatment of menopausal symptoms? The most common treatment for menopause…
Over the last few years, fuller lips have become very popular and the size and shape of the lips can easily be enhanced with dermal filler treatment, giving more volume and a fuller look to the lips. Just a small amount of dermal filler can make all the difference in plumping up the lips and…
The very best thing the public can do with regard to HSV-1 and HSV-2, is to be educated. Ignorance about this very prominent disease can cause people who have the virus to go on trying to live a completely normal life while they are continuing to spread the virus. The herpes simplex virus is just…
Ketamine, known as Special K on the streets, has become a surprise weapon in the war against depression. Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop drugs that improve upon it, or can be paired with it. NeuroRx has made progress with its drug, Cyclurad which, when paired with ketamine, has the potential to treat bipolar depression…
A large percentage of us are afflicted by hypertension, and it is a condition which calls for attention. Even while one has no symptom of hypertension, if one is ailing from the condition, it can lead to or aggravate secondary disorders, like heart attack and stroke. Some other health conditions which can be attributed to…
Flax seed oil is a substance extracted from the flax plant which contains a high level of omega 3 essential fatty acids and flax seed oil supplementation is often used as an alternative to fish oil supplementation for vegetarians. Flax seed oil also has many other benefits due to its other properties which fish oil…
Statistics have shown that risk of dental implant failure is about five percent for lower jaw implants and ten percent for upper jaw implants. But one of the most confusing aspects of dental implant failure is that in one person having multiple implants, sometimes all but one of the implants will be successful. There has…
