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What Does Your Physician Want You To Know About Magnesium Deficiency?

23 February 2021

Magnesium is a mineral the body needs for many of its functions. Your body usually gets magnesium from the foods you eat, but you may find that you are not getting all the nutrients that you need from your favorite foods. Doctors often see patients who do not get the magnesium they need. You may turn to supplements as a way to increase the magnesium in the body. This might leave you wondering if your doctor wants you to take magnesium and how you should get it.

Therapy Options Your Sports Medicine Doctor May Suggest After Surgery

14 January 2021

There are several steps you will take following a sports medicine related surgery. One of your first appointments following surgery will be with your sports medicine doctor. They will discuss a treatment plan with you and what options you have for pain management and healing. Though they will likely discuss medications to help with swelling and pain, they may also mention several non-medication options for your treatment as well. Here are a few of those options and how they may assist you in recovery.

Tips For Getting A Flu Shot

10 December 2020

Getting a flu shot is simple. You show up to your local pharmacy, urgent care center, or doctor's office. The whole process takes a couple of minutes as the practitioner inserts a needle into your arm and presses down on the plunger. You head back home. As simple as this process is, though, there are still a few tips you'll want to follow for a better experience. Bring your insurance information.

Acoustic Wave Therapy: A New, Non-Invasive Treatment Option For Erectile Dysfunction

10 November 2020

Both younger and older men can suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED); however, age is a common issue man with ED. Certain medical conditions and even mental conditions, like depression, can also cause problems with males' sexual health. There are both invasive and non-invasive treatment options for men having issues with this condition. Common Cause Of Erectile Dysfunction Age does have an impact on a man's ability to achieve or keep an erection.

What to Expect after a Laminectomy

28 October 2020

A laminectomy refers to a certain type of spinal surgery that is known as a decompression procedure. The surgery opens up the spaces in which your nerves and spinal cord are located. When these spaces are constricted or stenosed, as in cases of spinal stenosis, you may experience severe back pain, as well as numbness, weakness, and tingling in your arms. Here are some things your orthopedic surgeon may tell you to expect following your spinal surgery.

Memory Care Facilities: What They Offer And Tips For Choosing A Facility

12 October 2020

Older individuals needing help with daily living often need assistance with memory issues. As people age, their minds are sometimes not as sharp as they once were, and some older people have Alzheimer's disease. Patients with Alzheimer's require different care than other patients because of memory issues. So, how can you ensure a loved one with memory issues can get the care they need in a nursing home facility.? Nursing Home Memory Care

Safe Practices To Follow When Trying Medical Marijuana Flower For The First Time

10 September 2020

Whether they want better sleep or help with pain, people are turning to medical marijuana for potential help for all kinds of ailments. Thanks to many states declaring that weed is legal for medicinal purposes, patients now have access to a new form of alternative medicine in a lot of places that they could never try before legally. If you have issues that have landed you with a permit, license, or doctor's documented permission to try medical marijuana, you may be anxious to head to a dispensary and get the bud, rolling papers, and lighter you need.

3 Conservative Treatments For A Herniated Disc

3 December 2019

A herniated or bulging disc can cause considerable lower back pain that may also radiate to the legs. In most instances, conservative herniated disc treatment will allow the problem to resolve over time so surgery is not necessary. Pain Management The type of pain medications used will be dependent on the extent of pain. In some instances, prescription-strength pain medications might be used for the first few days after a herniated disc.