Whenever you spend a prolonged duration focusing solely on one activity, your eyes become susceptible to strain. And in this digital age where screens are used for a multitude of purposes in your day-to-day life ranging from working on your computer, staring at your phone or even reading from a tablet, people have become increasingly vulnerable to this eye condition. Fortunately, the risk of eyestrain can be minimised with a few tips and tricks as listed below.
28 November 2017
Massage therapy can be defined as the manual manipulation of body tissues, tendons and muscle ligaments. By having a massage, you can enhance your health status as well as your overall well-being. It is through massage that you can feel relaxed both in the mind and body. Depending on your age, condition and special needs, the massage therapist may recommend a specific massage technique for your case. Here are a few massage techniques that your body may require.
12 October 2017
Catching colds is an unfortunate but unavoidable part of childhood. Your child will probably succumb to them more during the colder months and they may seem to be almost constantly ill with colds when they start at daycare or school. Most of the time, colds are mild illnesses that resolve themselves within a few days but sometimes they can lead to secondary infections that require further medical treatment. Ear infections are one of the most common secondary infections that small children develop when they have a cold.
9 October 2017
By this point, the dangers of exposure to asbestos fibres are fairly well documented, and you probably already know that coming into contact with this substance carries a lot of risks. While increased public awareness is generally a good thing, helping people remember to protect themselves, there's also a lot of misinformation about. This misinformation can make it difficult for people to understand the problem, and sometimes causes fear when it's not necessary.
2 October 2017
Whether you're expecting your first child or you're on baby number three, pregnancy is a time filled with anxiety. Using a private obstetrician during your pregnancy offers many advantages. It may make your pregnancy feel less stressful. From flexible appointments to quicker test results, there are lots of perks to private obstetric care. Quicker results As a time where you may experience a lot of anxiety, waiting for results is rarely fun.
25 September 2017
Prostate cancer is a disease that only affects men, as it develops in the prostate gland. This gland is about the size of a walnut and is located beneath the bladder. The slow progression of prostate cancer makes it one of the easier cancers to treat. Nonetheless, since some men do not see the need of having their prostate checked routinely, the onset of this disease can be missed. As a result, you only realise you are suffering from prostate cancer once the disease has spread.
23 September 2017
From the outset, life with dentures may be riddled with a lot of question marks. What if I'm out on a date and I begin comically pronouncing certain words? What if I cannot eat while wearing dentures? What if my dentures aren't properly fitted? Indeed, there are so many 'what ifs' for the person who has just had their dentures fitted for the first time. This article provides some useful denture tips to help you put on dentures with self-confidence.
19 September 2017
There are two types of hearing loss namely: Sensorinueral and Conductive hearing loss. Sensorineural happens when the tiny hair cells lining your outer ear are damaged and it can't be reversed. Conductive occurs due to malformations in the outer or middle ear or a physical blockage. This type of hearing loss can be reversed by having corrective surgery or treating infections that are in your middle ear. You can also consider using one of the following hearing aids.
12 September 2017
If your spine becomes misaligned, chances are you will begin to experience excruciating back pain. Moreover, spinal misalignment will also impede your movement and could affect nerve function in your body too! Thus, it is essential to ensure that any back problems caused by a misaligned spine are addressed post haste by a medical professional. If you would like to prevent an opioid addiction or simply prefer natural therapies, chiropractic care would be a great option for your spinal misalignment.
12 September 2017