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Nursing Beyond the Vital Signs

Nursing is so much more than simply popping a thermometer in a patient's mouth or recording a blood pressure. In my time as a nurse, I have participated in life saving efforts when time was critical, I have held a mother's hands when her newborn baby was being prepped for surgery, and I have looked into the terrified eyes of an elderly person in pain. Nurses literally go into battle, serving in military operations all over the world. They also learn and implement the latest in medical technology. This blog is to highlight nurses and prove that they deserve respect and appreciation for all that they do.

Why Dentists May Recommend Dental Implants For Denture Patients

If you are planning to receive dentures, your dentist may have recommended the extraction of your natural teeth. Due to dental infections and periodontal disease, many people who require complete dentures need to have all of their teeth removed prior to the fabrication of their appliance.  Still, the dentist may recommend that a denture patient receive dental implants. Here are a few reasons why. Denture Stabilization A traditional top denture is held in place primarily by the suction created as the appliance rests against the roof of the mouth. Read More 

How Biofeedback Scans Help You Bounce Back After Losing A Job

Losing a job is a situation that many have had to face over the years. Whether you are fired or simply laid off due to a struggling economy, having no job is always a challenging situation. Thankfully, a biofeedback scan can help you overcome anxiety and stress to find a new career path. Losing A Job Creates A Lot Of Stress Whenever you lose a job, you are going to feel an immediate increase in stress. Read More 

5 Benefits Of Regular Chiropractic Care For Teens

Many people think of chiropractic care as being for older adults. It helps with stiffness, arthritis, and other issues. However, chiropractic care is not just for older adults. It can also be helpful for younger people -- even for teens! In fact, there are five primary benefits that teens may experience when they get their spines adjusted on a regular basis. 1. Better Sleep Teens are notorious for sleeping long hours. Read More 

Child Diagnosed With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Schedule Regular Eye Exams For Them

When most people think about someone getting diagnosed with arthritis, they typically don't think the patient is a young child. However, there is a form of arthritis that affects children. It's called juvenile idiopathic arthritis. If your child has been diagnosed with this surprising condition, you need to be aware that children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis tend to develop eye problems. Here's what you need to know.  Common Eye Problems That Are Comorbid to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis  Read More 

Is It A Yeast Infection Of Chlamydia? Your Gynecologist Can Tell

Many women suffer from painful discharge immediately following intercourse, before intercourse, or even after not having intercourse for a lengthy period. Two common causes of this problem, yeast infections and chlamydia, are easy to confuse with each other. However, one type is more likely than the other depending on your current sexual life and both require treatment from a gynecologist. Yeast Infections Are The Most Common Cause Of Discharge Read More