Take It Easy After Breast Reconstruction Surgery, But Also Take Time To Start Moving

Posted on: 30 September 2016

Any surgery, but particularly breast reconstruction surgery, can make moving seem like the last thing you want to do. With reconstruction, you're dealing with scars and soreness by your arms and on your chest. Moving your arms and shoulders seems like it would aggravate any pain you have from the surgery. However, exercising after the surgery -- starting with light, doctor-approved exercises and gradually increasing in intensity -- can bring you more benefits than bad feelings. [Read More]

Is Your Bladder Keeping You Awake? Reasons Why You May Be Urinating Too Frequently Overnight

Posted on: 30 August 2016

If your bladder rudely disturbs your rest once a night, this is not an unusual annoyance. However, if you are heeding the potty call multiple times a night, it is important to determine the reason for your nocturia, or nighttime urination. You may actually be urinating more frequently around the clock, but since those nighttime urges disrupt your peaceful slumber, you are more likely to notice the issue as you sleepily stagger to the bathroom. [Read More]

How Does Salicylic Acid Help Fight Acne?

Posted on: 30 August 2016

If you visit the drugstore and look for an acne treatment medication, there's a good chance the active ingredient in that medication is salicylic acid. It's found in everything from acne washes, to creams, to astringent solutions. The reason why this ingredient is so common is that it fights acne in several different ways at once. Here's a closer look at how salicylic acid fights acne – and why it's such a good choice for you. [Read More]

Thumb Sucking: 3 Ways To Help Your Child Kick The Habit

Posted on: 16 August 2016

If you have a child who gains comfort from thumb sucking, try not to get overly concerned. It is a very normal thing for children to do to make themselves feel better. The major thing you should be concerned about is not the behavior, but the damage that it can do to the teeth and jaw. For this reason, you should try to take some measures to get the child to reduce the behavior as much as possible. [Read More]