3 Ways to Combat Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a widespread issue in America. In a world where busy is normal and even celebrated, and people are attached to their technology, sleep apnea may be overlooked. The disease is prevalent in about 18 million Americans, and about 2-4% of all Americans are undiagnosed. That means that one in 50 Americans is undiagnosed, and those with sleep apnea are four times more at risk of a stroke than those without it. Left untreated, sufferers are also three times more likely to develop heart disease.… Read More...

Why Urget Care Centers May Replace the Doctor’s Office Someday

School physical exam

For most Americans without a medical plan, urgent care centers are the primary source for medical care when it comes to sports physicals, flu shot availability, or general emergencies. Here are several reasons why an urgent care clinic may end up replacing a family practice doctor one day.

Availability
Many Americans work full-time jobs during the week, making it difficult to take time off to schedule a visit to the doctor. A national poll found that 2 out of every 3 urgent care centers are open before 9 am on weekdays; nearly half of which have weekend hours.… Read More...

Cryolipolysis treatment

From cellulite removal to under eye circles treatment, there are now non-invasive procedures to fix any issue. One of the most cutting edge procedures (pun intended) that is sweeping the non-surgical cosmetic world is CoolSculpting.

At one point, the battle of the bulge could only be conquered through difficult regimes of diet and exercise. Blegh. And if genetics were against you, the only solution was going under the knife. All that has changed with the introduction of CoolSculpting- a procedure that uses non-invasive fat freezing for weight loss and body contouring.… Read More...

Is Your Child at Risk for Sleep Related Breathing Abnormalities?

Cholesteatoma and other chronic ear problems

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Physicians treat a variety of common ENT problems in both adults and children, ranging from chronic sleep disturbances to cleft palate and cleft lip surgeries. Ear trouble, whether genetic or acquired via bacterial or viral infection, vocal cord paralysis, sinus infections, and even repair of facial and neck damage due to an accident all fall under the rubric of an ENT physician. Some of the most common ENT problems in children include:

  • Breathing Difficulties.Snoring is not just a problem in adults: approximately one in ten children will snore nightly.
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Here’s What You Should Know About Medical Lasers

Benefits of class iv laser

When you think of lasers, what do you think of? Usually, I imagine a science fiction light sword or an evil villain space ray. Though they sound like a thing of the future, medical lasers are a part of the here and now. By using the focused power of light, medical lasers can help to fix a wide variety of ailments, including (but not limited to) :

Bad Eyes – You’ve probably heard of Lasik procedures. Well that’s a medical laser!… Read More...

Vanquish Your Lower Back Pain With These 3 Remedies

Updated 8/3/21

Back pain is a very common problem that a lot of people deal with, especially as they get older. It can be very debilitating, and people who are experiencing it may want to get treatment for it as soon as possible. Back pain can also be very serious, as it can be a symptom of something that is even more severe that needs immediate attention.

chiropractic care

If you do not know a lot about back pain, but you are dealing with it now, you are probably anxious to find a solution.… Read More...

Why Cryolipolysis Treatments Aren’t Like Any Other Weight Loss Treatments You’ve Tried

Laser liposuction

If you want to lose some weight, you aren’t alone — almost everyone wants to lose at least a little bit of weight at some point in their adult lives, whether it’s just some extra baby weight or it’s a result of too many potato chips and beers!

The first thing, and the most important thing, is to talk with a doctor and/or nutritionist to make sure that you’re on track with creating a healthy lifestyle. Everyone’s body is a little bit different, so naturally no one diet and exercise regimen will be perfect for everyone.… Read More...

Viable Uterine Fibroid Treatments You Can Benefit From

Fibroid removal

Uterine fibroids are commonly experienced by a large population of women around the world. Fibroids are growths or tumors that are benign in nature. These can often start forming inside the uterus, and in most cases do not cause problems or symptoms, diminishing naturally after menopause. The most common age where these tumors can form is the 30s and 40s, and the causative factors that result in the formation of these is yet unknown.

Although uterine fibroids do not mostly cause problems, there might be instances of pain, excessive bleeding, pregnancy related problems, anemia or risk of cancer.… Read More...