Pay Attention To Swelling And Infection

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Twice a year prophylaxis is a good way to prevent oral diseases or dental problems. That is on top of every day in-home proper dental hygiene. But what do you do when suddenly you are faced with a mysterious mouth infection? Too often, we think, the swelling will pass. But if ...

The Neck That Cricks

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Are there days when you wake up in the morning and you feel like you can't turn your head? I do, and whenever that happens I always think, I probably slept funny.  The truth of the matter is, it is more than likely that the neck was strained the day ...

Fall Is In The Air

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

The temperature here where I live is slowly changing. The temperature has been dipping down little by little, and I think I'm not ready for it, just yet. I'm trying to hold on to summer. With the change, comes the change of wardrobe which means I will have to do ...

On Drug Side Effects

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Drug side effects are more often than not preventable. If taking over the counter medications,  it is important to start low, which means , the treatment should be started at the lowest effective dose, and increasing the dose only if necessary. Knowing your history of drug interactions or adverse reactions ...

Over The Counter Topical Creams

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

A lot of us have the notion that when we buy over the counter topical creams, we think they are less risky. Such goes through with a lot of women who believe that topical creams such as progesterone creams which help diminish hot flashes are a lot milder than prescription ...

Heart Attack Risk: How To Reduce It by 90%

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Heart disease involves many factors. This makes us all at risk from low to high. Therefore, we must prioritize our heart healthy to do's such as: Quit smoking or don't smoke. Keep moving. 30 minutes of moderate physical activity is actually recommended. Your cholesterol number is important, so you have to watch it ...

Still Up In The Air

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

One of the procedures I have been contemplating on getting is LASIK, otherwise known as laser-assisted-in-situ keratomileusis. I'm tired of using glasses and or putting on disposable contact lenses. I have been visually impaired since I was done with college and looking back at all those years of being a ...

Danger In The Kitchen (Your Granite Countertop)

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

I was deeply disturbed upon hearing about this news on TV yesterday. I've had my granite countertop for almost five years already and hearing this news made me question my choice. Gosh, I would not want it ripped out. The exposure no matter how minimal it is, will build up ...