2014

Struggling With Acne? 3 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Skin

Are you struggling with acne? The skin condition, which affects about 17 million adults and children living in the United States, may make you feel less confident and unhappy with your appearance. If you have tried different over-the-counter products without much success, you might wonder if you’ll ever be able to eliminate acne and have clear skin. While it may seem impossible, there are several things you can try to get rid of your acne for good.…

Endodontic Abscess Treatment: What You Need To Know

Endodontic treatment applies to any disease or injury that affects the roots of your teeth and the surrounding tissues. Root canal therapy is a common type of endodontic treatment, and allows dentists to treat several painful conditions, including endodontic abscesses. If your dentist has told you that you may have this type of abscess, find out what may have caused this condition, and learn more about the treatment you may need to have to cure the problem.…

4 Facial Tics To Fight With Botox

Botox is usually considered an anti-aging or skin care procedure, but it can also nip bad habits in the bud. Specifically, Botox treatments help discourage certain facial tics, which can prevent premature aging. 1. Squinting Some facial tics are learned over long periods of time, while others are stress responses that occur without your even realizing it. Squinting is one example, which involves tightening the muscles around the eyes and narrowing the eyelids.…

Breasts Implants Before Or After Pregnancy? 3 Things You Should Consider

If you are discontent with the size or shape of your breasts, you are not alone. In 2007, nearly 350,000 women underwent breast implant surgery to modify their breasts, and the numbers continuously rise each year. The big question you might have though is whether you should do this now, or if you should wait until you are done bearing children. You can choose either option, but here are three factors that may help you choose the best time for you.…

3 Herbal Home Remedies For Treating Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

After years of working a job where you have to constantly use the same motions with your wrists, you may have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. If so, you may be looking for ways you can treat your symptoms yourself. Along with the standard home treatment options, try using one or more of the following three herbal home remedies using ingredients found in pharmacies, herbal shops, and grocery stores.…

Halloween Costume Ideas: Getting Silly, Scary, Or Smart With Spectacles

If you always need your glasses to see, you might feel discouraged when Halloween rolls around. For some costumes, glasses might ruin the look; after all, since when does a pirate or a fairy wear glasses? However, you can find tons of costume ideas that make glasses an integral part of your dress-up. Hide The Glasses One way to incorporate glasses from a place like the Spectacle Shoppe, Inc. into a costume is to cleverly hide them.…

Beneath The Bruises: How To Tell If Your Physical Injury Requires Urgent Care

Accidents happen. You fall down, play sports, crash your bike, or even just slip on an icy sidewalk. If you’re suddenly left with a shooting, intense pain in your hand, arm, leg or ankle, it can be hard to know what is wrong without consulting a physician. Does it require a cold pack or a cast? If a trip to urgent care is not possible immediately, or if you want to make sure the injury is serious before paying for services, you can use the following care guide to assess your injury until you can get a second opinion.…

Important Things You Need To Do Before An Allergy Prick Test

If you experience a multitude of allergy symptoms during the spring and summer months, then it is wise to meet with an allergist about your condition. The allergist can offer a wide range of treatment options, but the physician must first figure out which substances you are allergic to. This way, allergy injections can be provided if medications do not work for you. You will likely be asked to take an allergy test, and one of the most common tests is called a skin prick test.…

4 Warning Signs Of Prescription Drug Abuse

Scheduled or controlled prescription medications are commonly discussed because of their potential for abuse. Although these medications have an important place in the treatment of various conditions, such as anxiety or severe pain, all users of controlled medications should be aware of any warning signs of abuse or addiction. The sooner you recognize prescription drug abuse, the quicker you can utilize substance abuse treatment options and increase your chances of recovery.…

2 Easy-To-Prepare Foods You Need To Try In Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet

If your doctor diagnoses you with rheumatoid arthritis, you may need to change your diet to help control the pain in your joints. However, you may want to try a diet that satisfies your palate and appetite during every meal. You also don’t want to spend too much time or effort slicing, dicing or cutting your food. Those culinary actions may only aggravate your symptoms more. To help you get started on your rheumatoid arthritis diet, here are two easy-to-prepare foods that won’t let your taste buds down.…