Animals
How to Get Rid of Tick and Fleas on Pets
As a pet owner, it’s possible you might encounter ticks and fleas at some point. There are over ...
Animals
What to Expect with an Acupuncture Treatment
Many forms of traditional medicine have been replaced by modern treatments that are overwhelmingly more effective. One big exception, however, is acupuncture. Developed in China thousands of years ago, acupuncture was originally designed to manipulate the flow of chi, or life force, along meridians, or pathways, throughout the body. Western civilization has widely embraced the…
What Everyone Should Know About Deep Vein Thrombosis
Do you know the warning signs of deep vein thrombosis? If not, familiarizing yourself with them could save your life someday. Every year in the U.S., around 300,000 new cases of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, are diagnosed. Given that the condition can easily progress into pulmonary embolism, which causes death around 30 percent of…
Why Your Next Home Upgrade Should Be Your Mattress
It’s common sense to pay the most attention to the home upgrades that most affect your lifestyle, health and comfort. That’s why upgrading your mattress ranks as one of the most important improvements that you can do to upgrade your living environment. Lack of restful sleep can damage your health, generate stress, and lower your…
Understanding Liver Cancer Symptoms and Treatments
More than 42,000 adults in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with primary liver cancer this year. It is three times more prevalent in men than in women. Incidence of liver cancer has increased threefold since 1980, making it the most rapidly increasing type of cancer. However, it is not insurmountable. It’s essential for…
Understanding the Causes of Kidney Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, kidney cancer is among the 10 most common cancers in the U.S. The observed five-year survival rate of people who are diagnosed with kidney cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that people who are diagnosed with stage one kidney cancer have a…
What to Know About Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin plays an important role in many processes in the body, including helping glucose to enter the cells from the blood so that it can be used for energy. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, insulin resistance occurs when the cells in your liver, fat, and muscles do not…
Understanding Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Treatments
Suppose one day you wake up feeling oddly energized and pumped for anything. The world is at your feet. You can do whatever you set your mind to and nothing could possibly go wrong. In fact, you’re so full of energy that you decide you don’t need to sleep. Days, perhaps even weeks, go by —…
Diagnosing and Treating Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is usually discovered in one of two ways. A woman might find some signs irregularities in her breasts, or her doctor identifies some clinical symptoms during a routine exam or mammogram. If one is experiencing any common symptoms of breast cancer — such as changes in the shape and feel of the nipple or…
10 Luxury Hotels That Will Make You Fall in Love with India
Finding the right hotel can be an ordeal for any traveler, but staying at one of these unique, luxury hotels will have you falling in love with India over and over again. India is a beautiful country. The combination of deep history, unique architecture, rich culture, and amazing wildlife makes it one of the top…
Does CoolSculpting Actually Work?
Do you have stubborn areas of fat on your body that you want to get rid of? Sometimes even the best diet and exercise programs in the world cannot get rid of all your unwanted fat. CoolSculpting may be the answer if you want a safe, non-surgical procedure that will permanently destroy your fat cells…