Dogs are called “Man’s Best Friend” for more than just their companionship. Having a dog as a pet actually provides health benefits that you might not be aware of. You will get more exercise if you have a dog as a part of your family. He’ll want to go for walks and maybe even runs. It is important that your dog gets outside and exercises. Throwing that Frisbee, taking...
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...
If you have ever had surgery or been in an accident, you might have been referred to work with a physical therapist. Physical therapy occurs after you have been treated by your physician. The goal for any physical therapist is to increase your range of motion, relieve pain, restore function and prevention. They are health professionals that are trained to assist patients in...
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...
Foot problems abound since we are, let’s face it, walking on our feet all of the time. Our feet are unsung heroes! Sometimes we treat them like kings and get pedicures, massages and comfortable insoles in our shoes. For the most part, however, we beat our feet up on a daily basis. That is why we have podiatrists, aka a foot doctor. They are trained in treating the problems...
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