2015

Ultrasounds During Pregnancy

Ultrasounds are a procedure in which high frequency sound waves make it possible to see inside the abdominal cavity. The echos from the sound waves are recorded, and a sonogram image or video can then be viewed on a screen. Ultrasounds are a very valuable resource for OB/GYNs, and allow them to ensure that both mother and baby are healthy throughout the pregnancy. There are a few different types of ultrasounds used during pregnancy, such as:

Dealing With Several Mild Food Allergies Through A Rotation Diet

If you've been diagnosed with several food allergies, you might be wondering how on earth you're going to eat. Unfortunately it is possible to have many mild food allergies that make menu planning seem impossible. But sometimes there is a way to get around this restriction. If the allergies are very mild and seem to get worse as you expose yourself more and more to the foods, you may be able to rotate the foods and keep them in your diet.

Hiring A Home Health Care Worker To Take Care Of Your Elderly Parent

If you have an elderly parent, and you are interested in having them cared for at home since you are unable to do it yourself, you will need to research different home health care options to find someone qualified to take on the task. Home health care has several benefits to the patient if you hire the right help. Here are some tips to follow when making the decision on who to hire for the job.

How to Be a Healthy Visual Artist

If you are a full-time artist or an art student, you can get so involved in your work that your health can suffer. If you develop a health condition, your creativity and productivity will suffer, so it is important to take care of your health while you build your career. Develop Healthy Habits You know you should eat good food but you end up eating fast foods or junk to survive.

Why Hot And Cold Treatments Are Helpful For Pain And Injuries

Once or twice a week you go in for physical therapy for lower back pain. The therapist puts a heat pack on your back for a few minutes before the therapy and a cold pack on a few minutes after. Besides just feeling good, what are the hot and cold treatments doing? Here is how those procedures help your body and what you need to know to use them yourself at home.