Wheelchairs come in many different types and their cost varies according to the type of wheelchair. Transport wheelchairs are basic manual wheelchairs and they start at around $80. These wheelchairs need an attendant to push the patient around. They are best suited for inside buildings like hospitals and nursing homes. On the other hand, there … Read more
INTRODUCTION All of us have occasionally suffered from abdominal pain involving trapped gas in the intestinal tract. As miserable as we feel when this happens, we look for a cause and believe relief will not be far away. What happens, though, when the usual treatments do not work and the pain and discomfort worsen? Most … Read more
The Importance of the Rib Cage The rib cage consists of 24 ribs with 12 of ribs on the left side and 12 on the right. As explained in an article by Medical News Today, this structure houses and protects important organs in the body including the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and pancreas. Below the rib cage … Read more
Did you know that on average, we, humans, spend about one-third of our lifetimes sleeping or attempting to snooze? That means at least twenty years spent in bed, for most of us. Do we merely endure such a large chunk of our lives, or do we attempt to find ways to make the most of … Read more
The sudden, extreme pain that can awaken someone from a deep slumber is commonly referred to as a charley horse. Although it can be experienced at any time, the experience can be jarring – leaving some to be concerned of a major medical ailment and unsure of what to do about it. Fortunately, this is … Read more
Temporary wheelchair ramps are a quick and easy way to help a wheelchair user access different surface levels. If you are in a hurry, below is a snapshot of the best temporary wheelchair ramps. Or you can scroll down to read their detailed reviews. The unfortunate truth of our society is that we cater to … Read more
Anxiety and depression are very common among people nowadays. The traditional treatments for these conditions include therapy and medications. However, wouldn’t it be great if we could find a shortcut to relief? The question is whether hypnotherapy can be a viable treatment for these conditions. Even if hypnotherapy cannot be used as the sole treatment … Read more
What are these things called hormones? You can think of hormones as interdepartmental email, i.e., a system that delivers messages among the internal parts of your body. The word hormone is derived from the Greek work impetus, which means the force that makes something happen–hormones make things happen, like puberty, a viable pregnancy, menopause, and … Read more
What are muscle strains? Muscle strains are a type of damage that occurs during or even after a physical activity that puts undue pressure on the muscle fibers or the attached tendon(s). They can occur in any muscle and/or tendon in the body. Muscle strains and similar injuries are extremely common, especially in athletes. In … Read more
Introduction If you have knee problems, then you understand that shaky, unstable feeling. Knee instability may feel like your knees could give way, or they might actually pop out of place from time to time. Either way, the pain involved is not too much fun. What Is Knee Instability? Knee instability is also known as … Read more