2019
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3 Manual Therapy Treatments That Can Benefit You
Physical therapy can be very helpful for people who have lost strength or mobility due to injury or surgery. Exercise and stretches are two components of physical therapy that can have great benefits. However, manual therapy services can also be of use. Manual therapy services describe the portions of your physical therapy when your practitioner assists you in a more hands-on fashion. Here are three manual therapy treatments that might be able to benefit you: [Read More]
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Urgent Care Clinics And Your Skin's Health
Here's a (sadly) little known fact: November is National Healthy Skin Month! Every November, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) attempts to raise awareness of skin health and skin conditions. Even though everyone wears theirs around all day, every day, it can be easy to neglect skin issues until they become severe. Unfortunately, part of the problem may be the unusually long wait times that are typical for dermatologist appointments. With waits sometimes exceeding a month, scheduling an appointment can be difficult for conditions that may not seem pressing. [Read More]
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What Is A Pap Smear And Why Do I Need One?
If you have an appointment with your OB/GYN doctor sometime soon, you may want to brace yourself for the words "you need a pap smear." Whether you have or have not had a pap smear, you may be a little unsure as to what exactly they are. A pap smear is a routine test that is performed regularly in order to test women for cervical cancer. Pap smears are recommended every 3 years for women who are sexually active and over the age of 21. [Read More]
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Should You See The Eye Doctor?
Are you ready to see the eye doctor? Do you see the optometrist on a regular basis or have you never been to the eye doctor before? Whether you have vision problems already or you have never been to the eye doctor before in your life, there may be reasons to see your vision specialist now. Here are signs you should see your eye doctor. Bring all vision concerns to your optometrist for immediate consideration. [Read More]
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Nervous About Pregnancy And Birth? How A Doula Can Help
If you are expecting your first child, you might feel a certain amount of nervousness about pregnancy and the delivery process. You can do plenty of preparation and research on your own, but having a doula can also help calm your nerves. What can a doula do to help a nervous mom? Keep reading to find out! 1. Doulas can help field the hospital papers and problems. Your job is to give birth to your baby. [Read More]