Could It Be Time for a Biological Fistfight? 3 Naturopathic Ways to Ward off Allergies

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Allergies are among the health problems that affect most people across the globe, and conventional medicine doesn't always ward them off completely. Most people suffering from allergies don't know that the modern drugs they use just suppress the allergic symptoms, but they don't fight off the problem. So what should those living with allergies do? They should use a naturopathic approach since it stimulates the body to defeat allergies. Naturopathy is broad; it integrates nutritional counselling, physical manipulations, massage, herbs and acupuncture to combat allergies.

23 March 2020

Reasons Retirement Villages Have Become Good Options

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If you retired recently or your retirement is fast approaching, you probably need to decide where you'll live during this new phase of life. While seniors who continue to work on a part-time basis may still need to stay in their homes, you might opt to relocate if you will not be working, retiring abroad or travelling. One of the best options you can consider if you choose to relocate is a retirement village.

13 December 2019

5 Cataract Surgery Recovery Tips

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Cataract surgery is a minor procedure that most people recover from relatively quickly, but it is common to have some discomfort for a little while after the procedure. Here are a few tips to make your recovery from cataract surgery as comfortable and problem-free as possible. 1. Organize a Pick-Up From the Clinic  Some people find that cataract surgery immediately clears their vision, but it is also very common for vision to be blurry for a while.

21 October 2019

Two tips for arranging a funeral for someone who loved cycling

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If you are about to arrange a funeral for a dear friend or family member who was passionate about cycling, here are a few suggestions as to how you can incorporate their love for this sport into the funeral that you plan for them. Have the image of a bicycle etched onto their headstone A lot of funeral homes either provide a headstone etching service or can put their clients in contact with local companies that specialise in headstone etchings.

9 September 2019

4 physiotherapy solutions for frequent muscle cramps

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Cramps are one of those difficult-to-explain ailments. They arise when your muscles begin to contract involuntarily, causing sudden, sharp pains. Because the exact origin of cramps isn't known, the popular solution is to treat symptoms as much as possible. This means being prepared to handle the pain, discomfort and stiffness that a muscle cramp may cause. Several physiotherapy techniques can be used to address muscle cramps in athletes. Whether you jump, run and stop frequently, or stretch your muscles as part of the game, you may find yourself with cramping muscles on specific parts of your body.

20 July 2019

How A Vascular Surgeon Can Help You During Your Pregnancy

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During the course of your pregnancy, there are health professionals that you will want to keep very close and who you will be seeing on the regular. These professionals will work together in an arrangement of shared care to manage your health and that of your baby throughout your pregnancy.  For most women, this line-up of health professionals includes a general physician, midwife and/or an ob-gyn specialist. You may also need to add a vascular surgeon to that list if you find yourself dealing with varicose veins, which is a vascular disease that is common during pregnancy.

22 May 2019

Personality Traits to Look for When Choosing a GP

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When choosing a medical clinic, you may want to take some time to meet the doctors. If possible, you may want to schedule an exam or consultations with a few different doctors. As you meet with different general practitioners (GPs), you may want to look for the following traits Compassionate When someone is your GP, they may see you and the rest of your family for years. If you ever get seriously ill, this individual may deliver the diagnosis.

29 March 2019