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  • 3 Faqs Regarding Diabetic Foot Ulcers

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 100 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with either diabetes or prediabetes. This number is quite alarming, especially concerning the number of other concerns that often go along with diabetes. Some health issues that are common with diabetes include an increased risk of cardiovascular problems and an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. One more health concern includes diabetic foot ulcers, which is a type of wound that can be difficult to treat.
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  • Steps To Take If Your Child Has A Severe Allergy That Could Be Life Threatening

    Most people can go through life without worrying about eating the wrong food, being stung by an insect, or taking a medication and suffering a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life threatening, so severe allergies that can result in anaphylaxis need to be taken very seriously. If you're the parent of a child who has recently been diagnosed with a severe allergy, it is normal to be stressed out or scared, but you can help protect your child and keep him or her safe.
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  • Considering Senior Care? 3 Tips For Broaching The Subject

    Adult children who are participating in or responsible for the care of one or both of their elderly parents are part of a large, rapidly growing demographic in today's America. Most are children of parents who were born into the baby boomer generation. This generation spanned the post-World War II era from 1946 through 1964 and created one of the largest generations in our country's history. Known for their streak of independence, many of these baby boomer parents may be unwilling or even afraid to consider transitioning into senior care.
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  • It's All About The Weed: How To Avoid Legal Problems With Your Weed Delivery Service

    If you run a cannabis dispensary and you've decided to provide delivery service, don't take any unnecessary chances. Weed delivery services require you to maintain tight control over the entire operation. Here are four tips that will help you avoid legal problems where your delivery service is concerned. Don't Start Without a License Now that you'll be offering delivery for your weed products, don't start without the proper license. You may have a license for your dispensary.
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  • 4 Reasons To Try Acupuncture For Anxiety

    Acupuncture is a scary word for many because it conjures up images of a human body filled with needles. But the truth is much less scary. Acupuncture is an historic and respected traditional Chinese treatment for balancing a person's life force and flow of energy through the studied placement of needles into specific energy points. Scientific studies have shown that it can provide many health benefits, specifically in the treatment of anxiety.
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  • Pregnancy & Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - What You Need To Know

    Pregnancy can be a mix of excitement and anxiousness for the expectant parents and their family members. There are so many things to accomplish and take care of prior to the baby's arrival that it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but that's when nesting typically kicks in. However, for mothers who have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, standing up can be overwhelming and nesting won't help with that. It's important to note that, according to NIH, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) does not put a pregnant woman and her baby at an increased risk during pregnancy and childbirth.
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  • Injured During A Business Trip? Consider Urgent Care

    Business trips should be simplified as much as possible to ensure that you don't experience any complications during your travel. However, an injury or sudden illness can threaten your business success and make a trip to an urgent care center a wise decision.  Injuries While Traveling for Work Can Be a Challenge  While you're staying at a hotel or traveling for a business trip,you might experience injuries such as sprained ankles or burns that can make it nearly impossible for you to attend your meetings.
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  • Vaginal Rejuvenation 101

    As people age, they notice their body changes over time. Gravity takes its toll as well. Lifestyle and life experiences also play a huge role in changing bodies, especially women who have birthed children. While some of these changes are easily embraced and accepted as just a part of growing older, some changes are undesirable, especially when they cause pain or medical issues, and a transformation is sought. For women who are unhappy with their female anatomy for whatever reason, vaginal rejuvenation might be right for them.
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  • Aftercare? What Cataract Surgical Patients Should Know About Preventing Complications

    Cataracts are an increasingly common health issue in older Americans. Although many people continue to live and be able to see with mild cases of cataracts, more severe ones that cause vision impairment are usually treated with surgical procedures.  The current surgical procedures use to remove cataracts have the advantage of being safe, with minimal recovery times, However, like any surgical procedure, complications can develop making aftercare a critical component of successful cataract removal.
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  • Benefits You Gain From Being Treated With Medical Marijuana

    You have come to the right conclusion about medical marijuana benefits. It's here to stay, and there is no turning point. Only possibly two decades ago, legal use of marijuana was unheard of in the annals of drug use for righteous Americans. Marijuana was dismissed for potheads and flower people. Now many states in America have instituted laws that allow you to purchase medical marijuana to successfully treat your medical conditions.
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