2015

4 Things Guinea Pig Owners Need To Know About Calcium Deficiencies

Calcium is an essential mineral for all animals, including guinea pigs. Calcium is a major component of teeth and bones, and it’s also important for bodily functions like muscle contraction and nerve impulses. Without enough calcium, your guinea pig could get very sick. Here are four things you need to know about calcium deficiencies. Where do guinea pigs get calcium? Guinea pigs need to get calcium from their food, just like people do.…

Your First Mammogram: Preparation And Expectations

For many women getting their first mammograms, the experience can lead to mixed results ranging to pleasant to scary. A mammogram is a necessary diagnostic tool that is recommended starting at the age of 40. If you have your first mammogram coming up, here is what you need to know so that you can be prepared for the experience.  What Happens During the Mammogram? A mammogram can take up to 15 minutes for the technician to complete.…

Plaque Blues: The Dangers Of Dental Plaque & How To Remove It

Plaque is not easily detected by the naked eye but can lead to serious dental ailments. Yes, taking care of your teeth and visiting your dentist regularly should help prevent plaque. Yet, plaque can still creep up because there are several common foods filled with carbohydrates. The following guide should help remove plaque and help you understand just how harmful plaque can be: The Dangers of Dental Plaque Plaque is an invisible film that forms when several oral pathogens get stuck to your teeth.…

Has Your Child Sustained A Sports Related Injury? Make Certain You're Seeking Physical Therapy Treatment

Competitive sports involvement is a popular extracurricular activity for children of all ages. However, just like adults, children are at risk for sports related injuries. As much as20% of children who play sports get injured. For any child that suffers a sports related injury, proper rehabilitative treatment is essential to prevent lifelong complications. If your child has been injured, it’s important that you understand the consequences of avoiding physical therapy treatment.…

Need A Stair Lift In Michigan? What Should You Know About Recent Changes In State Laws?

If you’re considering purchasing a motorized stair lift for yourself or a family member who needs assistance getting up and down the stairs in your Michigan home, you may be a bit taken aback at the estimated cost of installation. Until recently, Michigan law required that stairlifts be installed only by a certified commercial elevator contractor, even though these lifts could safely and easily be installed by a technician employed by the stairlift manufacturer.…

Choosing The Right Hearing Aid For You

Choosing the hearing aid that best fits your needs may seem like an unnecessary evil, a time-wasting endeavor spent leafing through devices that all seem to have the same effect: improving your hearing. However, when it comes to hearing aids, not all devices are created equal. In fact, using the wrong hearing aid could actually worsen your hearing, rather than improving it. How Can You Choose a Hearing Aid That Best Fits Your Needs?…

Struggling With A Muscle Sprain? How RICE Can Help

When it comes to muscle sprains or strains, the treatment plan most often recommended is referred to as the “RICE” treatment. The acronym refers to the sequence of the treatments. In addition to rest, you’ll treat the injury with applications of ice, some compression and frequent elevation. If you are struggling with a mild strain or sprain, there’s a good chance that your doctor or walk in clinic will recommend this type of treatment to help you recover.…

Why Choosing A Birthing Center Can Benefit You As A Nervous Mommy-To-Be

If the thought of being rushed to the hospital when you’re in active labor causes your heart to race, you’re not alone. Many women report being terrified of giving birth, and this fear can make a pregnancy difficult to bear. A birthing center experience can help ease your mind and give you a more positive delivery, which can help quell your fears for future pregnancies. Learn why choosing a birthing center over a hospital can benefit you if you are very nervous about the birthing process.…

How Government Aid Factors Into Your At-Home Healthcare Costs

With the recent major and sweeping healthcare reforms, Americans are now covered against a plethora of healthcare costs. However, many Americans are still in the dark as to how these new laws can help alleviate their healthcare costs, especially in the gray area of at-home healthcare. Here are three ways that the government can help you cover the seemingly insurmountable cost of at-home healthcare.  Medicare Medicare can cover some or all of your at-home healthcare costs if you meet a certain set of criteria.…

How A Hearing Test Can Improve Balance, Speech, Perception, & The Taste In Food

The next time your favorite food tastes a little different than normal, or you lose your balance walking from the living room to the kitchen, you might want to consider having your audiologist conduct a hearing test. All the various parts of the ear, from the auditory canal, to the ear drum and the stirrup, contribute not only to the ability to hear, but also the taste of food, your speech, and even your perception.…