Anxiety has now taken over as the number one complaint among American’s when visiting their doctors. Anxiety occurs in the body when it feels like something is wrong or might be wrong or possibly could be wrong. Which ever state – it feels terrible. Anxiety puts you on edge so that you live in a state of constant almost panic and fear, often times you aren’t even...
The summer has come to an end and the kids are returning to school. There are a few things that you can do as a parent for your children’s health this coming school year. Here we have listed some tips: Before the first day of school starts, you will want to take your child to the doctor for a well-visit. If he/she participates in school sports, your school may require a...
The thyroid is a powerful part of your body. The thyroid is a gland that regulates hormones which affects the metabolism. If it is off, even a little, it can make you feel miserable. Disease of the thyroid is actually pretty common since it becomes a problem if it is functioning too low or too high. Unless you are well versed in the implications of an off-balance thyroid, it...
We all know that feeling of waking up and you feel just as tired as when you went to bed the night before. We also know that feeling of waking up feeling refreshed and energetic. This shows you how important a good night’s sleep can be for your overall well-being. When you are sleeping, you may think that your body shuts down. Actually, it is quite the opposite. Your body...
Bariatric surgery is a term for a medical procedure to help an individual lose weight. If weight loss cannot be obtained through exercise and diet alone, surgical means might be the only option. But, for the severely obese, it can be the best option. If their weight is affecting daily life and puts them at risk for other harmful health conditions, their physician may...
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