A C-section gives you much to adjust to in your life. While you recover from major surgery, you will be caring for a newborn. It may be a while before your life and your body feel normal. Wait until your obstetric caregiver gives you clearance to...
Facing the end of life is something everyone has to go through themselves and with family members. It is one of the most difficult times a human will face, and talking to someone about end of life issues is never easy. Many people in different...
Vitamin D, as a topical treatment, is most commonly used for psoriasis, a hereditary skin condition. Proper application of vitamin D to the affected spot may help relieve the symptoms commonly associated with psoriasis and also may help to prevent...
Ginkgo biloba has been around for thousands of years, used medicinally for a variety of ailments. These many uses are under scientific investigation, since Ginkgo biloba is one of the top selling herbs in America. According to mayoclinic.com,...
Norwegian kelp is a type of brown seaweed found along the Atlantic coast of Norway. While there are many types of kelp, Ray Sahelian, M.D., reports that there is no scientific evidence indicating that Norwegian kelp is more beneficial than kelp...
A brain stroke can occur suddenly and without warning. It starts with a blood clot in the body, and once it reaches the neck or brain, it blocks important blood vessels. Be aware of the symptoms of this medical emergency. If you feel sudden...
During the first trimester of pregnancy, most new moms-to-be gain some weight in the thigh area. But exercising the inner thighs while pregnant can be troublesome if not done correctly. Learn how to correctly and safely tone your inner thighs when...
During the summer months, the vibrant yellow of summer squash can be found in abundance at farmers markets, grocery stores and in home gardens. Fresh summer squash soup with basil combines bright, fresh flavors of summer with a hearty, heart...
Crestor is the brand name of rosuvastatin calcium, a drug used to lower high blood cholesterol levels. Crestor, manufactured by Astra Zeneca, was approved by the FDA for use in 2003. Crestor can cause side effects in some of its users, including...
Diarrhea typically occurs when infectious pathogens abnormally enter an infant's digestive tract. These pathogens inflame and irritate the lining of the intestine, which can cause diarrhea symptoms in some infants. An infant may also develop...
When faced with the challenges that come from illness or age, many patients opt to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home rather than enter a facility for care. In Denver, home health care can be managed in several ways. This...
A direct caregiver is someone who physically cares for someone in need. They perform various tasks in order to make the client comfortable and healthy. Direct caregivers often work in conjunction with other caregivers or medical staff and social...
Raising a child who is mentally challenged requires emotional strength and flexibility. The child has special needs in addition to the regular needs of all children, and parents can find themselves overwhelmed by various medical, caregiving and...
A range-of-motion exercise refers to repetitive, physical movement of the joints in the body. This is especially important in elderly people who have been subjected to bed rest or are rehabilitating after a lengthy illness or stroke. Range of...
Exercise is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle at any age. A person is more at risk of being bedridden if she is elderly because of the more frequent occurrence of certain diseases that can limit movement. For example, Alzheimer's disease,...
Children who care for aging parents may seek a safer, more carefree living situation for them in an assisted living facility. Contemplating this big change is stressful for all family members. Will they be happy? Will they be healthier? As you...
Dementia is a disease that robs the elderly of not only memories but security as well. People and things that were once familiar to them become strange and unknown. As the disease progresses, feelings of frustration and anger become more...
Congestion in an infant is no different than in an adult or other individual. Congestion develops when the nasal lining becomes swollen from inflamed blood vessels, explains the University of Maryland Medical Center. Congestion makes it difficult...
Goldenrod and ragweed grow near each other in country fields and alongside busy roads, and the two plants share a reputation for causing hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. Characterized by sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose and itching, allergic...
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects many people all around the world. The condition takes on a slightly different appearance in each patient because of individuality, as well as the fact that there are different types of cerebral palsy....
California, here we come! In the United States, 50 percent of the adult population, or over 50 million people, are overweight. Of this amount, 5 percent are morbidly obese. Many people turn to fad diets that promise unrealistic weight loss in a...
Tylenol, the brand name for the generic drug acetaminophen, is an over-the-counter analgesic medication indicated to relieve pain or fever symptoms in infants, children, adolescents and adults. Though Tylenol rarely causes side effects when used...
Baby Boomers are those who were born in the 1950s and early 1960s, according to Medical News Today. As the baby boomer generation reaches age 60 and beyond, more are serving as caregivers for aging parents. While this alone can be a stressful...
Cold sores are painful blisters that appear around the mouth. DentalResource.org points out that the herpes virus is the most common cause of mouth blisters. Infants can contract the virus during birth if its mother has vaginal herpes or if they...
Soon after birth and throughout the first year, an infant receives numerous vaccinations. Most of these have minimal side effects but the most common are similar to the flu. The benefit of the vaccines are said to outweigh the risk of such side...
With the rising costs of medical care in nursing homes and extended care facilities, more adult children and grandchildren are being called on to care for sick, elderly grandparents in the home. At the same time, many aging grandparents prefer to...
Insurance is a way of life. We insure everything: cars, homes and our health. It is no surprise that with an aging generation of baby boomers that end of life care is an important topic of discussion. Insurance companies offer end of life...
Most people with bipolar disorder need medication to manage their moods and prevent relapse, according to HelpGuide.org. But many people with bipolar disorder quit taking medication when they start feeling better. Others may stop because of side...
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder where the cells in a section of the brain called the substantia nigra degenerate, according to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders Clinic. This degeneration causes a...
