I have had diabetes my entire life, and I am very thankful for the fact that modern medical discoveries have helped me live a happy, healthy life despite my disease. I have had to watch what I eat and take medications daily for most of my life, and while i used to feel like I was "missing out" when other children were able to eat sugary candy and I wasn't, I eventually learned that sugar-free candy tastes great. I am always keeping up on the latest diabetes research, and while researching, I have also learned about many other diseases and ailments and how they are treated and controlled. I know others are too busy to browse a bunch of medical websites, like I like to do, so I decided to start a blog that others can visit that contains information on a variety of medical topics all in one place!
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4 Tips for First-time Contact Wearers
8 February 2016
While glasses work great at correcting vision, many people prefer wearing contact lenses either because they don't like the look of glasses, or they participate in sports or other types of exercises that are difficult to do with eyeglasses. A new contact lens wearer will have a learning curve, but it typically does not take a person very long to become comfortable wearing contact lenses. If you're about to purchase your first pair of contacts, use the following tips.
Three Ways That Your Diet Can Contribute To Back Pain
20 January 2016
One of the most troubling things about back pain is its prevalence -- 80 percent of people will deal with the pain and decreased mobility of back pain at some point in life. Another troubling issue about back pain is that your diet can be contributing heavily to your discomfort without you even knowing it. Awareness, however, is a key element of winning your battle against pain, and knowing the relationship between your diet and back pain can allow you to start making simple changes that can help.
Training Your New Puppy
5 January 2016
It's never too early to start teaching a new puppy positive behaviors. Getting the ball rolling will take patience, and a firm grasp of some very essential concepts, but building this foundation early will simplify future training. Even small successes can be built upon to achieve greater goals, so make sure you're providing the right reinforcement as often as possible. House Training One of the first hurdles in a new puppy's life is learning where and when they can relieve themselves.
The ABCs Of Hiring An In-Home Care Agent For An Elderly Parent
18 December 2015
As your parents age and grow less physically capable, it naturally becomes nerve-wracking to leave them at home alone. Even though you may want to be with them at all hours of the day to make sure their needs are tended to, when you are busy living your own life, it can take a major toll on you to try and also be an around-the-clock caregiver. In these situations, the most logical choice is to hire an in-home care agent who can help out with your parent's care.
4 Things Travelers Need To Know About Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
4 December 2015
Cutaneous leishmaniasis isn't much of a threat in the United States, but if you plan to travel internationally, you may be at risk of this parasitic skin disease. Here are four things travelers need to know about cutaneous leishmaniasis. What is cutaneous leishmaniasis? Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic skin disease. People with this disease develop one or more ulcerated skin lesions. The lesions are crusty and tend to have a volcanic appearance: a deep pit in the center with a raised rim on all sides.