How Can A Physical Therapist Help Manage Your Psoriatic Arthritis?

30 October 2020
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Being diagnosed with psoriasis is not easy, but being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis a few years down the road may be even harder. No longer is your psoriasis largely a cosmetic issue; it now affects your ability to move, bend, and work. You should work closely with your physician to find the right combination of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant medications to keep your symptoms under control. However, working with a physical therapist can also be helpful. Read More 

How Birth Control Helps Families And Their Teen Daughters

30 October 2020
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Raising teenage children is never an easy process and is something that can be very challenging and upsetting for many parents. This factor is particularly true for parents of girls because they run the risk of getting pregnant and ending up changing their life forever. Thankfully, open and honest discussions about birth control can help avoid this situation. Sex Rates in the Teen Population Remain High Although it is true that high school sex rates have decreased heavily in recent years, they still remain high – nearly 42 percent of all high school students report having sex. Read More 

The Pros And Cons Of Transdermal Patches For Testosterone Replacement

29 September 2020
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you have decided to begin testosterone replacement therapy, then the next choice you will need to make is what type of delivery system you want to use for your testosterone. Some men prefer to use injections. Others like creams. Another popular option that deserves your consideration is the transdermal testosterone patch. These patches adhere to your skin and slowly release testosterone that is absorbed through your skin. Here are a few pros and cons of this option. Read More 

The Two Most Common Forms Of Cancer Radiation Treatment

29 August 2020
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Cancer treatments are always progressing as people donate to research funds, and the quest for the cure continues. Although no one has found a true cure for cancer yet, oncologists use a wide variety of cancer treatments to eradicate cancer cells from their patients' bodies. One of these treatment options is cancer radiation therapy. Doctors use targeted radiation treatments to destroy DNA within cancer cells, causing them to die off over a period of weeks or months. Read More