When you come down with a cold, you may feel like nothing in the world can make you feel any better. After all, most people say that all you can do when you come down with a cold is wait it out. However, while there is no cure for the common cold, you can treat the symptoms and speed your recovery. Alternative medicine offers several options that can help you to feel better, faster.…
Read More »Did you know that most people will walk at least 75,000 miles by age 50? That’s a lot, which is exactly why you need to take preventative measures to ensure your feet are clean, healthy and pretty. Here are four tips: 1. Take Care in Choosing Your Salon If you go to the nail salon for a mani and pedi, there is a good chance that you could pick up a fungal infection there.…
Read More »When age weakens the tendons around your joints, you become less flexible and can get injured more easily. But growing older isn’t the only risk factor for tendinitis – a condition characterized by pain or soreness surrounding a joint. Playing certain sports or working in a particular occupation can increase your risk of developing tendinitis. That’s why knowing which muscles can cause tendinitis pain helps you avoid activities that can lead to more damage or worsening symptoms.…
Read More »Few people like the appearance of burn marks on their skins. Fortunately, there are home remedies you can use to eliminate or reduce such marks in case you have been burned. Note that you should only try home treatments if your burns are minor (symptoms include redness, swelling and pain) and cover only a small portion of your skin. Leave the treatment of all other burns to professional medics. Here are some of the home treatments to try:…
Read More »Hip pain makes activities of daily living very difficult. You might experience pain on common tasks such as getting in and out of your car, climbing stairs or even taking a walk. Degeneration of the hip will generally require surgical intervention resulting in a total hip replacement. If you ignore the pain and avoid replacement surgery, you can damage the joint even more. Also, you may develop osteoarthritis as you age, which can make this condition even more painful.…
Read More »Laser hair removal is generally safe, but just like other medical procedures, it has its risks. Fortunately, the risks are rare as long as your sessions are handled by knowledgeable person. Here are examples of possible side effects, and what you can do to prevent them: Burns Laser hair removal works because your hair follicles absorb the laser energy and get destroyed. However, if your skin (instead of the hair follicles) absorbs the laser, then you may experience burns.…
Read More »Experiencing vision loss may cause you a lot of stress, especially if this has never happened to you. In order to deal with this problem, these steps can be taken. Eat Foods that Promote Eye Health Before doing anything drastic, you can try eating foods that promote eye health. This is an affordable way of getting your vision back. Leafy greens are extremely beneficial for your eyesight because they have healthy nutrients, such as lutein and zeaxanthin.…
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