2015

4 Dangers Inside Your Home When You Have COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is usually caused by smoking. The condition affects the lungs and how well they function. People who have been diagnosed with COPD have difficulty breathing. One of the first things people who are diagnosed with this condition usually do is quit smoking. While this can be a great first step, there are things around your home that can worsen the condition as well.    Your Carpet

3 Ways To Minimize Hearing Loss In Your Teen

When you think about hearing loss, you may think about older adults losing their hearing. However, these days children and teenagers are at a higher risk for losing their hearing. If you are a parent worried about your teenaged child losing their hearing there are ways that you can minimize their risks.  Ditch the Earbuds Earbuds are a really popular pairing with music devices and smartphones. That's because they are small, unobtrusive, and easy to store.

3 Things Athletes Need To Know About FHL Tenosynovitis

The flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon is a long tendon that originates deep underneath your calf muscles and reaches all the way to the base of your big toe. The synovium, the outer layer of the tendon, can become inflamed due to repetitive stresses like excessive sports training. This results in FHL tenosynovitis; here are three things athletes need to know about this painful sports injury. What are the signs of FHL tenosynovitis?

3 Tips For A Successful Recovery After Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Out

Getting your wisdom teeth out is a procedure that many of us have to go through. While the recovery from this procedure will likely never be something that is considered "fun", there are certain things that you can do to make the recovery at least a little bit better. This article will discuss 3 tips for a successful recovery after getting your wisdom teeth out.  Use Gauze Often When you first have your wisdom teeth removed, there is going to be a great deal of blood.

Fighting Gout With Natural And Alternative Medical Approaches: What Works

If you have "a big, gouty toe," chances are it is very difficult for you to walk without pain. Since the big toes are the last to leave the ground during your natural stride, trying to walk without putting pressure on the big toes is not an easy thing to do. It is much more difficult when your big toes are affected by gout. If you have tried all of the usual arthritis treatments without much success and have suffered enough side effects just trying to treat the pain of the gout in your toes, then maybe you need natural or alternative medical approaches.