Natalie Graham

  • How to Find the Right Massage Type for You

    Problems such as muscle tension, sports injuries, joint pains, and others have become quite common. These issues can occur for a wide variety of reasons including strenuous exercises and lack of exercise. For such problems, a pharmaceutical solution is rarely the best solution. Luckily there are natural alternatives. Getting a massage is one of the best natural solutions when you encounter these types of problems. However, there are many options to choose from, and the one that's best for you will depend on what sort of relief you're looking for.
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  • Need a Better Nights Sleep? How to Shop Better for a Mattress and Bed Frame

    A good night's sleep can be hard to come by; especially if you have a poor mattress and bed frame. Because not all bodies are the same and not all sleepers are the same, there are a few different considerations you will want to make before you go out and make a big purchase.  1. Choose the Right Size Bed Frame The average bed frame can only hold 500 LBs which means that if you and/or your spouse are overweight, then your bed fame may not be able to support you.
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  • What To Expect After Knee Surgery

    If you injured your knee while playing sports, your doctor may want to perform surgery on your knee. You will be given general anesthesia or an epidural. General anesthesia will put you under, while an epidural will stop you from feeling anything from the waist down. Knee surgery will usually last for two hours. After it is finished, you will be put in recovery for a few hours. Here is what you can expect immediately following the surgery.
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  • What To Expect Before, During, And After An Allergy Test

    Have you been suffering from allergy symptoms such as hives, itchy skin, and sneezing? It's a good idea to call an allergist and schedule an allergy test. By finding out what you are allergic to, you can better avoid your allergens and reduce your symptoms without relying quite so heavily on allergy meds and other remedies. Allergy testing is generally straightforward and painless, although it can cause some mild discomfort. Here's a more specific idea of what you can expect.
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  • How Child Eye Tests Help Children Avoid Learning Problems

    Vision troubles may occur in very young children and be left undiagnosed because children don't have the proper vocabulary to explain what is happening to them. When this happens, learning problems and other issues may occur without the help of a child's eye exam to diagnose what is wrong. Why Children Need Vision Exams People are often visual learners, which can make it very challenging to learn if they have trouble seeing.
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  • How To Recognize Substance Abuse In Your Loved One

    Substance abuse is a terrible disease that can eat away at families and ruin lives if treatment isn't sought out as soon as possible. Whether it is alcohol abuse or other, harder drugs like heroin, methamphetamines, or cocaine, the result is always the same if left untreated. That is the last thing you want for your loved one, so it is important to try to recognize the signs of substance abuse before it takes over their entire life.
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  • Why You Should Schedule An Eye Exam

    Scheduling an eye exam with a licensed optometrist can help you preserve your vision for the long term. The examination is usually a quick and simple process that can be performed in a comfortable and pain-free manner using advanced technology. Here are some of the main reasons why you should schedule an eye exam with an optometrist. Impaired Vision Diagnosis Having impaired vision isn't always so obvious if it is minor, and the optometrist can perform a series of tests to determine the strength of each eye.
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  • Curbing Those Pregnancy Side Effects: What You Can Do

    There are a number of side effects of pregnancy. Some are good, while others could be harmful to your health and the health of your baby if you aren't careful. Talking to your obstetrician about these side effects, and what else to expect throughout your pregnancy, as well as how to deal with these side effects is important. Read on for some of these pregnancy side effects and what you can do about them.
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  • Three Surgeries That Require A Lot Of Physical Therapy Afterward

    Physical therapy is used to regain and/or maintain one's range of motion and mobility. It is prescribed following sports injuries and car accidents, but it can also be prescribed following major limb surgeries. The following three surgeries are the most common ones where PT is not only recommended, but prescribed if you want to regain full movement of a limb and the joint on which your doctor operated.  Shoulder Replacement
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  • 3 Orthopedic Applications For Stem Cell Therapy

    Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment that has the potential for use in repairing different areas of the body. One approach is using stem cells in orthopedic applications to prevent or delay the need for joint replacements and to address current symptoms, such as pain and inflammation. Inflammatory Arthritis Inflammatory arthritis is a unique issue because the damage to joints and surrounding soft tissues is caused by the immune system, instead of mechanical wear or acute injury.
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