Although you may have a regular doctor for your medical needs, if you are a woman, you should also have a trusted gynecologist. Although a general physician can provide you with annual pelvic exams and many of the other services offered through a gynecologist, they are not specialists in this area. There are benefits to…
If you have recently learned you are pregnant, you undoubtedly have many factors to consider over the next several months. What type of delivery do you prefer? Should you be taking additional supplements? Will you breast feed? While you ponder these different aspects of your pregnancy, another topic may be on your mind. Should you…
Lips are one of the hot areas for cosmetic surgery. Both men and women seek the help of cosmetic surgeons to improve the fullness and shape of their lips. While there are many options available to restore fullness due to aging or to change the shape of your natural lips, one procedure stands out in…
Hair loss can affect a person’s self-esteem, making them self-conscious of their thinning or lost hair. If you are one of the 60 million men and women suffering from hair loss in the U.S., you could benefit from researching the hair transplant procedure known as the NeoGraft System. Unlike its predecessors in hair grafting, the…
Ears are not just a functional feature that help you hear; they are also an important part of your appearance. No one knows that better than someone who has had one or both of their ears deformed due to trauma. Even if the ear is still functional, it can affect their appearance and cause embarrassment…
The term “collagen” is used extensively when discussing the effects of aging on the skin. Many cosmetic procedures that are used to diminish lines and wrinkles in the skin reportedly increase collagen production. But you may wonder why this one component is so important when it comes to fighting the signs of age. Here are…
Workplace injuries are extremely common, from minor injuries to fatalities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014 there were almost three million non-fatal work injuries in the U.S. This is a rate of 3.2 injuries per 100 workers. Many of these workers were injured to the point that they needed medical attention and…
Most people assume that if they have a severe orthopedic injury, the hospital emergency room is the best place to go for treatment. A broken arm or dislocation due to an accident or sports injury seems like a good time to head to the ER. While you may need immediate medical attention, your local hospital…
Fatigue, depression, inflammation and obesity are just a few of the top illnesses that many people face. Although there are many medications and remedies for these issues, often they are only scratching the surface of the real problem. What if your own body is causing you to be ill, making most traditional treatments useless? Cortisol,…
There have been myths and old wife’s tales about warts for centuries, some which still are repeated today. These bumps are one of the most misunderstood skin abnormalities due to the spread of these myths. While most people understand that warts do not come from touching a toad as once believed, many people still are…
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