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Three Lifestyle Changes That May Help Reduce Psoriasis Flare-Ups

3 March 2016

Psoriasis is a complex condition for which there is no cure, but thankfully, there are a lot of things you can do to keep your symptoms under control and reduce flare-ups. In addition to following the medication protocols recommended by your doctor, making various lifestyle changes can help reduce the severity and frequency of your psoriasis flare-ups. Here's a look at three lifestyle changes to start making today. Develop a stress-management strategy.

Dealing With A Diagnosis Of Ulcerative Colitis

3 March 2016

You've started having stomach cramps after eating, followed by diarrhea. You doctor says you have a type of irritable bowel disease referred to as ulcerative colitis. While not curable, this disease can go away on its own. You may also go long periods without any flare up. Here is what you should know about living well with this disease. Changes in the Bowel Cause This Disease Doctors don't know the specific cause of ulcerative colitis, but it does start with changes in the lining of the intestinal wall.

Four Tips For Traveling With Cancer

15 February 2016

It is not uncommon to still do many of the same things with cancer as you did before you got a cancer diagnosis including traveling. Taking a trip can be a great way to celebrate the end of treatments or fulfill a goal before starting the treatments. Whatever the reason may be, traveling with cancer can sometimes require a different type of planning than those who are not dealing with cancer.

How To Recognize Hearing Loss

28 January 2016

As you age, you can start to experience problems with your hearing. It can be difficult for someone who is slowly becoming hard of hearing to even realize it is happening. The reason for this is the changes tend to occur at a slow pace over a long period of time. When your hearing starts to decline at such a slow rate it isn't like you will wake up one day and realize what's going on.

How A Healthy Diet Can Help Rejuvenate Your Skin Without Harsh Chemicals

11 January 2016

Everyone wants to look the best they can, but have you ever noticed that the healthier someone is, the better their skin looks? The proper diet can keep your skin looking dewy fresh without the risks of chemicals or other harsh treatments. You Truly Are What You Eat Food is probably the most powerful beauty tool you have. Your cells are constantly dying and replacing themselves, especially the cells of your epidermis -- the outer layer of your skin.

Learn How A Company Who Offers Inventory Services Can Help You Manage The Inventory In A Doctor's Office

28 December 2015

If you are the office manager of a doctor's office, it is important to keep track of everything that is used, received, or distributed on a daily basis to ensure that the doctor's always have what they need to be able to help their patients. Having a great inventory system can be a great way to ensure that the doctors always have the necessary supplies. There are now companies that offer inventory services to help you digitally track every item in the office at all times.

How Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Can Help You Break Your Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

10 December 2015

Do you find yourself constantly checking the locks on your doors to make sure they are locked? Or are you checking often to make sure you shut off your oven, coffee pot, or curling iron? If so, you might be suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This condition is relatively common and can affect people in many ways, but there are ways you can stop these impulsive thoughts you keep having. One option is visiting a psychiatrist, and this doctor might use cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you with this.

Slave To Fashion? How Can You Prevent Ingrown Toenails?

24 November 2015

Whether you wear high heels as a way to assert yourself as equal in a world dominated by taller men and women or simply enjoy the fashion statement, you may at some point find yourself dealing with one or more painful ingrown toenails. Not only can this condition cause discomfort while standing or walking, in severe cases it can lead to stubborn infections in the delicate skin around your toenails. Those with a fondness for uncomfortable-looking shoes may be concerned their high heel days are over after developing several ingrown toenails over a fairly brief period of time.