Eczema can be a difficult skin condition to deal with, since its breakouts can be severe for many people. If you want to be able to treat these eczema outbreaks as they occur, there are plenty of natural remedies that you can turn to. In that regard, you can read on to learn some of the natural remedies that will help you to contain and deal with your eczema issues as they happen. Read More»
If your partner starts asking you if you have trust issues for no apparent reason, it may be because they have caught you sleeping with one or both of your eyes open in the middle of the night. Even though quite common, a lot of people do not know that sleeping with your eyes open is actually a medical condition with a technical name: nocturnal lagophthalmos. If you know that you have displayed this unusual sleeping behavior, it is likely that you have discussed it with others and you possibly have developed a few misconceptions. Read More»
Chest pain, also called angina, is a sign from your heart that something is wrong. It may not be telling you that you’re in imminent danger of a heart attack, but your body is raising an alert that all is not well. Regardless of how severe the pain is, or how long it lasts, you should see your doctor whenever it happens. Here is what makes angina such an important indicator of your heart’s health. Read More»
If you’ve just had your wisdom teeth removed, your dentist or oral surgeon probably mentioned something about dry socket as you were leaving the office. He or she probably told you not to use a straw to drink and not to swish anything around too hard in your mouth, lest you develop this condition. But do you really know what dry socket is or how it develops? Here’s a look at a few more details about this condition, so you can prevent, identify and – if needed – treat it as well as possible. Read More»
Durable medical equipment or DME falls under its own special category in insurance policies and Medicare benefits. More people are now “aging in place” or living at home instead of going to a facility when they age. As a result, approximately $100 billion dollars is spent on DME each year, with 15% of that amount being paid out-of-pocket. Each year, you may need additional medical devices to maintain your quality of life. Read More»