Warm Lemon Water Offers Surprising Health Benefits
There are literally thousands of websites touting the benefits of natural healing and it can sometimes be hard to discern what could actually be beneficial to an individual’s health. Everything from parsley (for bad breath) to witch hazel (for blisters) to Arnica (for bruising) is used today for natural health benefits. One thing you may […]
Should You Be Wary Of The Pet Food Your Vet Recommends?
Almost every pet owner, particularly if they are new to pet ownership will ask their veterinarian for a pet food recommendation. The answer is almost always something the veterinarian sells in their facility, and most vets do not carry a wide variety of products. This begs the question, how much nutritional training does a veterinarian […]
Could Anesthesia Be Causing ADHD And Brain Damage?
With ongoing research there is an increasing amount of people who believe that the use of anesthesia could actually be causing brain damage. The studies that have been conducted on animals have proven various side effects although it is difficult to compare the effects of the drug on both people and animals. On the tests […]
Toxic Cleaning Chemicals In Hospitals Causing Health Issues For Staff
In hospitals and medical facilities there is a great deal of exposure to toxic cleaning chemicals. While it is necessary to have powerful cleaning products to clean and disinfect medical facilities, it is even more important to find safe alternatives and prevent damaging the health of any patient or staff worker. There are various types […]
Medical Imaging Is Responsible For Exposing Many Patients To Unnecessary Radiation
Is it too often that we overlook the damage that comes from radiation in medical imaging? While radiation is often necessary, when we do observe what damage it is doing to the body? In some ways it is a bit of a double-edged sword as it advances us in identifying with what is wrong […]
Poor Oral Hygiene Found To Cause Chronic Diseases
Dental hygiene is equally as important as getting our yearly physical. Although it is a part of the body that is often neglected it can lead to abnormalities and infections in other bodily areas. The mouth is connected to the spinal cord and nervous system. To understand how the mouth correlates with other parts of […]
Soccer Could Be The Cause Of Many Head Trauma Cases
Working in the medical field implies being able to identify where trauma comes from. It’s the job of a healthcare professional to look at all possible causes of any trauma, especially if it is diagnosed in the head area. Many students participate in aggressive sports such as football, basketball and soccer. These games consist of […]
The Link Between Running And Back Pain
There is a significant link between running and back pain due to the heavy impact that running has on the body. While it is much safer to run on a treadmill or use an elliptical machine, many people run on concrete or hard ground which can cause aches and pains in the neck, back and […]
Diseases To Be Aware Of That Can Be Caught From Our Pets
It isn’t often that we consider what diseases or illnesses we can catch from our pets as it is a rare occurrence. So many homeowners have cats and dogs that are enjoyable to have around. Unfortunately, there are many germs that can catch and linger around for some time. Zoonosis is an occurrence when disease […]
What Is Argan & How Can This Oil Help Some Health Problems?
Argan oil comes from the Argan tree, known as the ‘Tree of Life.’ The oil contains a special fat component that is beneficial to our health, skin and hair. The oil is rare and requires a lot of processing as well as labor for production. It contains a high level of vitamin E supporting plants, […]
Clean Eating Could Solve Many Health Issues
The basis of the majority of health issues comes from what our body is exposed. The air that we breathe, food that we eat and how much physical activity we get has a lot to do with the condition of our skin, muscles and bones. The human body needs a proper amount of vitamins to […]
The Importance Of Staying Hydrated
There isn’t anything that is more important to consume than water being that it makes up approximately 60% of the body. Water also makes up 1/3rd of our brain. It is a vital resource that we often take for granted. While our bodies can go many days without food we cannot go without water. The […]
Can Health Be An Issue At Concerts?
While getting ready to attend a concert or music festival the last thing that anyone thinks about is their health and hygiene. What is normally thought of is; do I have the tickets? What am I going to wear? How are we going to get there, and who’s going to be the designated driver? Do […]
How Come Musicians Are Successful With Women?
No matter how small or how large when the band is playing you’re sure to see a group of women (and sometimes men) screaming their heads off, sometimes going so far as to jump onto the stage. The remarkable thing is, it doesn’t seem to matter how attractive the musician; he always seems to get […]
Music Can Have Health Benefits
Humans have been making music for thousands of years; there is something inside of us that calls out for rhythm and sound. It could be that our ancestors felt some of the same health benefits from their music as we experience today. Extensive research throughout the years has proven that music can help with a […]
5 Careers Where You Can Make A Difference
If you love science and helping people is one of the things that makes you happy, there are more than 250 different careers in the medical field. Qualifications vary, but there are jobs available at nearly every education level. With vocational training, you can become an emergency or laboratory medical technician, among others. To be […]
Medical Professions On The Rise
Many of us can’t stand the site of our own blood let alone the blood of someone else, but if you’re a phlebotomist then you better get used to it. A phlebotomist specializes in blood, more specifically, the sampling of it and the extraction of it. Have you given blood before? Chances are phlebotomists were […]
Morticians At A Dead End!
The ritual or ceremony of death has taken the shape of many different practices throughout the course of history. Some cultures and people believe in cremation while others prefer a burial. What people don’t realize many times is the actual cost of the services to cremate or bury a passed away relative or loved […]
When To Heed Medical Advice And When To Disregard
Sometimes we have to go against the grain and the advice someone gives us in order to find success and a pleasant outcome. This idea is extremely relevant in the story about the pediatrician whom was fired. But in fact, the act of him being fired wound up saving a life – the life of […]
Is Nursing Your True Calling?
If you are like many aspiring medical professionals, then a position in nursing is probably what you are looking at getting into. There are many different types of nurses, each with their own responsibilities and duties, but two nursing positions that are easily the most rewarding are neonatal nurses and nurse anesthetists. They have very […]
Neurosurgeons With Alternate Careers
If you have a desire to be a surgeon then you have probably thought a lot about what specific kind of surgeon you want to be. Do you want to work on the heart? The brain? Maybe something else? Nevertheless you may surprised to find out that just because you pick one does not mean […]
Dental Professionals Are Smiling Ear To Ear!
The field of dentistry doesn’t seem like the field to interest the masses, but the fact that so many people are finding themselves with a career as a dental professional shows that it is one of the best jobs out there. So what about being a dental professional is so great? It could be patient […]
10 In-Demand Healthcare Occupations
Healthcare professionals are in higher demand today than ever before and with the baby boomer generation coming to retirement age, the demand for the many aspects of healthcare will only continue to rise. Choosing a career in healthcare is a rewarding opportunity to help people and to help your community. Listed below are a few […]
Hot Emerging Trends In Healthcare Technologies
Healthcare is one of today’s hottest topics, partially due to the fact that the baby boomer generation is aging to the point of needing healthcare. With over 70 million Americans encompassing this generation it’s no wonder that healthcare is a booming industry. Advances in the healthcare industry have accelerated exponentially with some trends emerging as […]