Ensuring you take care of your oral health is essential if you want to make sure your teeth and gums stay in tip-top shape. You may think that it’s just about brushing your teeth twice a day. However, there are several other things you should be doing to improve your oral health. 1. Floss Regularly Every dentist will recommend that you floss daily. But many people still neglect flossing. It feels like a tedious and...
Telemedicine and Telehealth are buzzwords these days, but just what is it about these online doctor’s visits that make them so appealing? Telehealth is likely the way of the future for certain health concerns and contains many benefits for both the patient and provider.Read on for 6 reasons why many are opting to stay in and log in to services like Strut Health to access their healthcare. 1. No waiting Most telemedicine platforms are set...
Dry needling is a form of modern treatment for the easing of muscular pain. It makes the use of filiform needles that do not inject fluid into the body. Hence the term ‘dry’. These needles are short, fine, and made of stainless steel. In dry needling, the needles are normally placed in the trigger points of muscle or tissue. Trigger points are those points where muscle fiber has contracted into a tight band that causes...
Motherhood is a thankless job, many mothers would tell you as much, but they do it because they love us. A question that few likely consider is “who takes care of mom?” of course, you could argue that’s the doctor’s job, but postpartum is difficult for many mothers. There are many restrictions on what she can eat and do, even more so if she intends on nursing her newborn baby. There aren’t many solutions to...
I think pretty much everyone is in agreement that the year 2020 hasn’t been kind to us. It’s brought us pandemics, wildfires and hurricanes, just to name a few of the disasters we’ve faced as a species over the last 9 months. One problem that may be a little more on an individual basis is the matter of staying in shape. When you’re stuck in your home during a quarantine, keeping fit is certainly a...
Treadmills can provide people with a safe way to exercise, eliminating the need to socialize or go outside. If you would prefer to work out on your own, treadmills can allow you to mimic jogging or running, even going up inclines if that is what you want to do. Additionally, treadmills are very easy to operate, and some of them will fold, making them very easy to store. There is one treadmill called the Sole...
With lockdown orders in place and a global health crisis ongoing, doctors and patients are now choosing to carry out their consultation process through telemedicine. The fear of being exposed and violating orders has left many people with no choice but to resort to this mode of doctor-patient interaction. The COVID-19 pandemic’s end is yet to be seen, but with people getting comfortable with telemedicine, many experts believe it will become the new norm. Fuelling...
No one likes having unsightly nails, particularly on your feet in the summertime. Toenail fungus can cramp your style, limiting your fashion choices and making barefoot fun embarrassing. Any time of year, this common toenail condition makes many people shy about getting close to others. So, what causes toenail fungus, and what can you do about it? About Toenail Fungus Toenail fungus is more common than you may think. This condition starts with a little...
With over 24 million people infected across the globe and well over 800,000 deaths, the novel coronavirus, known as Covid-19, really took the world by surprise and has been unrelenting in its attack on dozens of nations. Originating in China, the virus quickly appeared in countries like Italy and Spain, before finally making its way to nations like the United States and Canada. Since March of 2020, America has been a hotbed of Covid-19, accounting...
Most people know what to expect during a routine physical with their doctor. On average, people will visit their dentist once or twice a year. This familiarity makes it easy to maintain these health checkups. However, what about your eyes? Do you schedule regular eye exams? Are you anxious about making the appointment? If you do not regularly get your eyes examined, you may not know what to expect. This can make you nervous about...
