Massage as a type of therapy dates back thousands of years to the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, and Indians. The process involves manipulating and squeezing muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue. A massage therapist would apply pressure using a variety of techniques to relieve tension, improve circulation and promote relaxation. Below you’ll find an overview […]
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5 Most Common Examples of Medical Malpractice
If you are not feeling yourself and require urgent medical care, you should feel in safe hands when making an appointment with your doctor. Medical professionals are there to treat and heal you, however, in some cases, things can and do go wrong which may result in medical malpractice. When you factor in that medical […]
How to Increase Platelet Count in ITP
WHAT IS ITP? ITP known as Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare immune disorder in which the immune system destroys circulating platelets, which are necessary and helpful for normal blood clotting. In this disorder, the person can lead to easy or excessive bruising (purpura) and bleeding from capillaries into the skin and mucous membranes. The […]
4 Types of Surgical Procedures That Are Designed to Help Ease Your Joint Pain
Joint pain occurs for many reasons, including injury, age, and arthritis. Orthopedic doctors examine patients and perform tests to find the cause of the pain. The solution has a lot to do with what’s going on in the joint. Imaging procedures are used to point the doctor in the right direction. Fortunately, new procedures are […]
From a Pharmacist’s Bag of Tricks: 4 Strategies for Minimizing Dispensing Errors
As a pharmacist, your patient’s safety is in your hands when they come to you with a prescription from their doctor. Dispensing errors are to blame for over 7,000 deaths a year, due to incorrect dosing or the wrong medication. Dispensing errors can also lead to litigation that can cause a pharmacist to lose their […]
5 Ways Healthy Food Can Help You Manage Cancers Like Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma doesn’t have a bright prognosis for anyone who’s diagnosed with it. But while there’s no cure for it, there’s the potential to extend your life by years, perhaps even decades. Paul Kraus has lived with the disease for more than twenty years, so he’s living proof that you can make positive changes to your […]
How to Tell If I Have Asthma or Bronchitis
The common phrase “breathe easy and deep” can take on a different meaning if a loved one or you have asthma. You’re also probably familiar with shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, plus the anxiety and fear that sets in during an asthma attack. However, thins can get even more difficult if you come down […]
Types of Imaging Tests for Neurological Conditions
Neurological conditions are now among the most common health problems these days. These affect the spine, nerves, and brain and include memory disorders, epilepsy, migraines, brain tumors and aneurysms, peripheral neuropathy, and ALS, among others. In the past, the diagnosis of these conditions was primarily based on a patient’s symptoms. That said, most people ordinarily […]
How to Get Meds for HIV Treatment
Getting meds for HIV treatment doesn’t have to be a hassle. Thanks to the internet, you can order meds online and have them delivered straight to your doorstep. One of today’s more popular HIV treatment medications is Truvada for PrEP. People have used Truvada as a treatment for HIV for more than a decade. Keep […]
7 Positive Highlights About Cosmetic Surgery
The decision to go under the scalpel for cosmetic purposes, like any other invasive procedure, can be terrifying. However, the thrill of finally changing something on your body that was bothersome keeps the excitement relevant. Making this life-changing decision is undoubtedly hefty and requires hard facts and reasons. You may come across some negative stereotypes […]
5 Ways To Get Relief From Joint Pain
As humans, we are driven to do the best we can in whatever we take up. In the process of trying to keep up with our fast-paced lives, we often forget the consequences that our bodies face. The human body can get exerted when not properly cared for. One of the most commonly faced problems […]
10 Benefits of Having Laser Therapy
Estimates show that nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide struggle with chronic pain. And although this pain is most common among adults, children, and teens aren’t exempt. If you’re one of the billions dealing with physical pain, then laser therapy can possibly provide relief. Treatment involves using wavelengths of light to reach the source of your […]












