I love the internet. I love learning about anything and everything without having to go to the library as much anymore. One problem that stems from this love is that anytime I feel like I am getting sick, I begin to research my symptoms and then rush to the doctor's office thinking I have something much worse than I do. Last time I had a sore throat I was convinced I had throat cancer. It turned out to be just a cold. I also once had a skin condition that I self-diagnosed as psoriasis that turned out to be just a reaction to a new soap I was using. I created this blog to remind others that even though the internet is a great place to learn general health care advice, they shouldn't self diagnose specific problems without visiting an actual doctor. They are still just as important as ever!
Posted on: 22 April 2016
Do you have a lump in one of your breasts that you are concerned about? It is important for you to get the breast examined by a specialist as soon as possible because lumps are one of the common symptoms that are associated with breast cancer. Take a look at the article below to gain a better understanding about breast cancer and what a specialist might do to diagnose it.
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Posted on: 22 April 2016
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, the there are many things you can do to help prevent yourself from having worse symptoms and from having an allergy attack at all. This article will give you some suggestions on things you can do to create a more allergen-free living environment for yourself and to get some relief from allergies.
Clean your air filter
Your central air conditioner will have an air filter to filter out dust, skin cells and other particles that float in the air.
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Posted on: 6 April 2016
Can you see clearly during the day, but find that your vision starts to blur later in the evening? This is not an issue you should ignore or hope goes away on its own. Here's a look at three possible causes of your blurry night vision.
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A is a nutrient that your eyes need in order to function properly. If you're deficient in this vitamin, one of the primary symptoms will be night blindness.
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Posted on: 24 March 2016
As you get further along in your pregnancy, you will notice that your levels of discomfort will likely increase. This is quite normal as your baby is getting bigger and taking up more room in your body. However, don't fret, there are some things that you can do to help with your discomfort for those last two months.
Acid Reducers Are Your Friend
At this point in your pregnancy you have probably noticed that you get heartburn quite often.
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