Preparing For Your First Colonoscopy: Important Dos And Don'ts

Posted on 4 September 2015

If you're scheduled to have your first colonoscopy in the near future, then your doctor will likely advise you to prepare for the procedure by clearing your intestine out of stools. This is important because in order to perform a colonoscopy and be able to see any potential inflammation, tumors, or other problems, your doctor needs your intestines to be completely clear and empty. As such, it will be your responsibility to follow some important steps prior to your appointment. [Read More]

Spine Wise: Exercises To Help Strengthen Your Back

Posted on 19 August 2015

Keeping your back strong is of the utmost importance if you want to keep your spine healthy. Yes, your chiropractor can help with your back, but there are a few back-strengthening exercises that you can do at home. The following guide will show you how to do the exercises. Do The Fly The first exercise you may want to try is usually called the reverse fly. This particular exercise helps strengthen your lower back muscles and helps with flexibility. [Read More]

Options For Your Prostate Cancer Treatments

Posted on 6 August 2015

Many options are available for you if you have prostate cancer, but you must understand that there is no specific cancer treatment to date that is exclusively individualized to your specific situation. Once you are diagnosed with the disease, your physician will talk with you about what particular treatment application is best suited for your case. Your health, stage of the cancer, and whether the cancer has spread will generally influence the type of treatment you receive. [Read More]

How To Prevent Or Ease The Back Pain Of Pregnancy

Posted on 27 July 2015

When you're pregnant, you'll face many changes in your body as your baby grows inside you. Some of these changes include changes in your size and shape, as well as possible morning sickness, insomnia, heartburn and food cravings. Another one of the common side effects of pregnancy is back aches. As your stomach grows and puts added pressure on your spine, it can cause you a good amount of pain and discomfort. [Read More]

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Health Tips from a Mother of Three

When I was a child, my parents taught me that staying in good health was very important. They always made sure I "ate my veggies" and encourage my siblings and myself to stay active in sports. Now that I have three children, I am dedicated to teaching them how important health is, like my mother did. I am always keeping an eye on the latest health news and medical discoveries, and I wish many more people did that, as well. Since, unfortunately, skin cancer runs in my family, I am always on the lookout for the latest skin cancer news. I have learned a lot about prevention and treatment of many types of medical problems during my research, so I thought I would help others by starting a blog to share my health tips for all ages on!

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