2017

About Your Corneas

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Your cornea is the front part of your eyeball that's transparent and covers your iris and pupil. The cornea also has the job of refracting light. Your cornea is also sensitive to certain things such as temperature and pressure. This is why if you touch the cornea of your eye even very lightly your eyelids will automatically blink in order to try to protect your eyes. Your cornea is also one of the parts of your eyes that's the most susceptible to damage since it is right out in front where it can easily get scratched and injured.

21 April 2017

Tapping Your Brain: What Migraine Surgery Does

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Migraine surgery is essentially brain surgery. Since migraines can have any number of causes, you will want to have a neurologist and a pain management specialist do a full work-up on you before you and the doctors make the decision to have surgery. There are few other things you should know about the brain surgeries involved with migraine surgery. Checking and Blocking Weak Blood Vessels Migraines can cause repeated damage to blood vessels in the brain.

14 April 2017

3 Tips For Weight Loss Success

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There are countless ways to lose weight, but you need a few building blocks to make any weight loss plan work. If you are serious about shedding pounds, having a solid strategy can translate into long-term success. Know Your Starting Point Knowing exactly where you start on your weight loss journey can help you make realistic goals. You should know your accurate weight and body measurements to help you gauge progress, but other information, such as a fitness assessment and a body fat analysis are also important.

11 April 2017

What Can You Do To Alleviate Insomnia?

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Insomnia not only robs you of sleep, but it can impact your overall health. Some people turn to traditional medicine to get relief, while others look for more natural solutions. If you are looking for alternative methods of alleviating the insomnia, here are some options that might work for you.   Essential Oils Essential oils have been used for centuries to treat insomnia and other sleep-related disorders. There are a number of oils that could potentially help you fall asleep and improve the quality of sleep.

7 April 2017

Botox Treatment Questions And Answers You May Want To Know

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Your appearance is heavily influenced by the condition of the skin on your face. Sadly, many people may not be aware of the various treatments that can be used to enhance the appearance of their skin. Botox can be a highly effective treatment option for many patients, but you will need to have a basic understanding about this cosmetic procedure to be able to make a decision about it. Is Botox A Suitable Treatment For Everyone?

4 April 2017

Post-40 Eye Care: How To Know When Its Time For An Eye Exam

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After those early elementary vision screenings, many adults without vision problems forget about the importance of routine eye care. While taking a relaxed attitude about your vision may be fine for several years, it is common to suddenly realize that your eyes experience changes once you hit the age of 40. For those over this milestone birthday, it is important to be aware that routine eye exams can prevent many problems such as glaucoma from becoming worse.

30 March 2017

Chronic Pain In Your Lower Back? 2 Ways To Get Some Relief

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If you walk around with pain in your lower back all the time this can make it difficult to do your day to day tasks. It can also make it difficult to sleep at night. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help you deal with this pain, two of which are listed below. Pain Cream You can find over the counter pain cream to help with your pain.

22 March 2017

Why Choosing An Obstetrician To Care For You Throughout Your Pregnancy Is Important

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It's a pretty hard decision to make when you are searching for an obstetrician to care for you during your pregnancy. That's understandable considering that this physician, by nature of his or her specialty, will have to examine the most sensitive parts of your body. It helps if you talk to a family member, a friend or your primary care physician to learn if they can refer you to an obstetrician.

15 March 2017

Understanding Some Facts About Firm Silicone Implants

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If you have been considering breast implants for some time, then you may understand that you will have to make some choices about things like implant size, the placement of the implant in relation to the breast tissue, and the size of the incision you desire. You also will need to think about the type of breast implant you desire. Silicone and saline are the two varieties. While silicone has a bad reputation, newer and firmer implants are available.

10 March 2017

How To Achieve Neck Pain Relief Naturally

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Neck pain is not only uncomfortable, but can also make doing every day chores more difficult. Instead of immediately grabbing the closest bottle of pain medication, it is best to implement a few strategies to achieve neck pain relief naturally. These methods will work with your body to bring about healing so you can feel like yourself again.  Massage One way to obtain neck pain relief naturally is to seek treatment from a licensed masseuse.

8 March 2017