What are Orthotics? Orthotics are special, custom-made shoe or heel inserts specifically prescribed by your doctor to help treat leg, foot or back problems. Orthotics are usually part of a comprehensive treatment plan focused on addressing specific symptoms related to pain and discomfort in your legs and feet. Objectives that a doctor may have for […]
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Guide to Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes irritation and swelling in your digestive tract. The digestive tract consists of a series of organs beginning from the mouth to the anus. Crohn’s disease usually affects a large part of the small intestines and the beginning of the large intestine. However, it […]
These 5 Mistakes Might Be Causing Your Home Prone To Rodents
It would be wrong to live under the impression that rats are ‘cute,’ ‘friendly,’ or ‘furry.’ No matter what you think, not all rats are like “Ratatouille.” Neither can they speak, nor can they cook. The only thing they do in real life is spread infection. Rat droppings can cause a plethora of diseases. Rat-bite […]
How Small Businesses Deal with Taxes
Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plates. In addition to making sure day-to-day operations run smoothly, they have to keep an eye on every aspect of their companies. That means making sure vendors get paid, equipment is up to date and employees are satisfied. Then there’ the technical side of things, the so-called “back room” […]
How to Access a Rib Fracture at Home
Broken Rib A fractured rib is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. It usually occurs from trauma due to a blunt object, for instance in a car accident or a slip and fall. It also occurs due to overexertion, such as when swinging a golf club, or during severe bouts of coughing. Rib fractures […]
All About Hip Replacement
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which an orthopedic surgeon, such as James Lee, Jr., MD of Orange Orthopaedic Associates, replaces a painful diseased hip joint with an artificial hip joint made from plastic or metal components. This procedure is only done when the other possible treatment options have failed to provide relief. In […]
Common Thermostat Issues that Impact your HVAC Efficiency
What is a thermostat? The thermostat is your HVAC system’s control center as it is the mechanism that turns it on and off. When you control your heating system with a thermostat, it affords you the opportunity to use energy efficiently, and also to maintain healthy temperature accuracy in your home. In this article, you […]
Non Invasive Skin Tightening
Non-invasive skin tightening can be understood as the use of nonsurgical devices to stimulate the production of collagen in the deepest layers of the skin. Over time, the procedures effectively shrink tissues, which have lost their elasticity and tone. There are several devices used in these treatments, but most of them make use of laser […]
Back Pain, Cause, Diagnosis and Treatment
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people miss work and seek medical treatment. It some cases, it can be a minor nuisance causing minimum discomfort, while in other cases, it can be debilitating. It can result from some medical condition, activity, and even injury. Back pain can affect people in all […]
Risk Factors, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids Fibroids are muscular growths that develop in the uterus or womb, which can cause pain, problems with fertility, and heavy bleeding. Also called myomas, they can grow as a single tumor, appearing either larger than a grapefruit or smaller than a pea. Depending on the causes, uterine fibroids can grow quickly over a period […]