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: 24 February 2015
Losing weight can be difficult, especially as you age. Trying to fit exercise into your busy schedule, and healthy eating while on the go can be hard at times. The longer you allow your body to put on excess weight, the harder it will be to take it off and to change those bad habits to which you've become accustomed. See below for some weight loss tips to help you reach your goals.
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Posted on: 12 February 2015
If you've noticed that your skin is repeatedly breaking out with red, itchy and scaly patches, you might have seborrheic dermatitis. This irritating skin condition is non-contagious, but can have frequent flare-ups that generally can only be treated with harsh topical steroids. However, there is a natural substance that has been shown to be helpful by both individual seborrheic dermatitis sufferers and in scientific studies: raw honey. Read on to learn more about the condition and learn what you can do to naturally heal it without harming your skin.
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Posted on: 5 February 2015
If you are experiencing pain around your knee area, it might be due to the ligaments. Ligaments are bands of elastic tissue that is around the joints in order to limit the joint's movements. There are multiple ligaments around your knee, any of which can cause you problems. If the ligaments are damaged, you may need to get a procedure called a knee ligament repair. This will improve mobility and reduce the discomfort you are experiencing.
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Posted on: 4 February 2015
If you're like most adults, you probably don't remember what it was like to have baby teeth in your mouth rather than your sturdier, There are a lot of myths surrounding these baby teeth, including the myth that it's not important to take care of baby teeth since they fall out anyways. However, decaying baby teeth may fall out prematurely, leading to abnormalities in the way the adult teeth erupt. Here's a look at four other myths about those little chompers.
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