After a long and busy day, there’s nothing like getting under a hot shower. Besides getting all nice and clean, hot water also provides a host of health benefits that you might not be aware of. From de-stressing under the shower to healthier skin, hot water has a soothing and healing effect for a variety […]
5 Home Remedies for Gastroenteritis
What is gastroenteritis? By the term gastroenteritis, we refer to the erosion or irritation of the internal lining of our stomach otherwise called the gastric mucosa. This condition can happen suddenly and can last for several days or even weeks. Although we often refer to different types of upper abdominal conditions by the term gastroenteritis, […]
Lung Cancer Awareness- There is Hope After Diagnosis!
Thank you AstraZeneca for sponsoring this post. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Now more than ever, there is reason for hope. Please visit LIVE W.E.L.L. and LVNG With Lung Cancer for more information. Dealing with lung cancer is a daily part of my job as a MRI Technologist. Some patients have just found out […]
Family Health Goals: How to Support Each Other in Wellness
Families who share the same health goals are often more successful at reaching them than those who work individually on their health. Establishing specific outcomes and celebrating important milestones help to reinforce health benefits for everyone in the family. Here are a few ways you can get everyone to work together to enjoy good health. […]
How to Get Your Disabled Family Member the Help They Need
The subject of disability is one that is mostly misunderstood by the general public. While some disabilities are truly life limiting, other disabilities only limit a person’s abilities in certain areas of functionality. With this in mind, the help a disabled person needs is a question of how their disability actually limits their ability to […]
Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins: Causes and Treatment Options
Varicose veins are bulging veins that occur mostly in the legs or thighs. They result from, poor blood circulation in these regions. They can rupture in extreme cases leading to open sores. The veins are visible under the skin. Spider veins are small blood vessels that appear like fine lines, web-like maze on the skin […]