It seems like everyone is looking for the secret to a whiter, brighter smile these days – and with a million products on the market specifically designed to whiten your teeth (be it toothpaste, mouthwash, whitening strips, etc.), you can get overwhelmed by all the chemical names pretty easily. But if you're looking for a little more natural approach, it can be hard to know exactly where to start, beyond the obvious and well-known whitening foods such as strawberries, apples, and cheese – so how about banana peels?
Read More
No one wants to admit that they cannot do the same things that they used to do. For many elderly adults, the presences of home mobility aids feels like they are admitting defeat, that they are admitting that they can't do what they used to do. Here are three tips to use to help your parents embrace the idea of home mobility aids.
#1 Help Them See How This Will Make Them More Independent
Read More
For many recovering alcohol and drug addicts, getting clean is a huge uphill battle. Many addicts fight for weeks or months in rehab to get off drugs or alcohol, many with a lot of success doing so. However, the hardest part of getting alcohol or drugs is staying off of them for the rest of your life. Most rehabs do not have constant services available to help addicts stay clean after addiction treatment in rehab ends.
Read More
For patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the chronic pain, fatigue and other symptoms can be nearly debilitating. While there are many over-the-counter and prescription medications that can help combat some of the symptoms, some patients find themselves looking for more options. One of the things that you might want to consider is reflexology treatment. Here are several reasons why you should seek out reflexology for your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Enhances Circulation
When you're looking to improve circulation, you need to focus your massage efforts on the cardiovascular areas of your feet and hands.
Read More
The gastric balloon is one of the most recent development in weight loss. It is a non-surgical approach that is ideal for people who are overweight, but may not qualify for or want a permanent procedure. If you are considering the gastric balloon, there are changes you need to make to gain the most benefit from the procedure.
Prepare Before The Procedure
Your doctor will give you post-procedure instructions about how you might feel and what is acceptable to eat, especially in the days following the procedure.
Read More
