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Wheelchairs: Mobility Options for You

My name is Lana Thompson and about five years ago, my son was involved in a car accident. My son has been in a wheelchair ever since the accident, but David is determined, resilient, and positive. The injury did not keep him from reaching his goals, and I have spent a good deal of time, energy, and money to make sure that my son's wheelchair could help him with his life aspirations. This meant working with physicians, electronics experts, and medical suppliers to make sure David's wheelchair was as technologically advanced as possible. A wheelchair is not simply a tool, it is a mobility lifeline for a disabled individual. If you are in a wheelchair, I want you know how to develop the right wheelchair for your condition. I want you to be comfortable, able, and positive like my son, so start exploring options with my blog.

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2 Tips For Getting Your Child Comfortable With Wearing Their Scoliosis Brace To School
The spine naturally has a subtle curve; however' scoliosis causes extreme curvature in the spine. This can lead to a number of medical issues if it is not caught and slowed early on. Scoliosis is commonly diagnosed in children while they are still growing. If your child has scoliosis and is still growing, then the curve can progress further. Therefore, doctor's will often recommend a scoliosis brace for your child. Bracing works when it is worn throughout the entire day.

From Arthritis To Diabetes: Relieving Chronic Pain With Natural Ingredients
Everybody hurts, sometimes – and when you chronically hurt, it's tempting to turn again and again to over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for some quick relief. However, if you're a little cautious about ingesting a lot of medication, especially for any type of chronic pain, you may feel like you'd rather try something a little more natural for your pain relief. If you're interested in applying natural pain relief to your life, then here are some ideas to get you pain- (and chemical-) free.

What You Should Know About Varicose Veins
When most people think about varicose veins, they assume that they only happen to older people and are merely an aesthetic problem that make the legs look older or less attractive than they once were. However, there's much more to varicose veins. You should get to know more about the important varicose vein facts and treatment options so that you can better understand and handle this health condition if it happens to you.

It's Time To Get Help: 3 Tips To Help You Choose The Right Home Health Care Provider For Your Parents
If your parents are starting to find it more difficult to care for themselves, it might be time to consider hiring a home health care provider (such as one from Argus Home Health Care). This is particularly true if they need help with their medical needs but they haven't reached the point where they need an assisted living facility. You want to make sure that you choose a home health care provider that will work well with your parents.

2 Herbal Cleansing Rinses For Keeping A Wound Clean After A Mole Removal Procedure
Moles are typically removed using an excision or shaving method. These methods will usually cause some scarring once the surgical wound has fully healed. How deep your surgical site is depends on how deep and big the mole is. Deeper surgical sites can easily get infected if they are not taken care of properly. During the healing process, it is important to keep your wound clean until it is able to heal.

Four Lifestyle Practices That Might Be Contributing To Your Vaginal Dryness
If you suffer from frequent or ongoing vaginal dryness, it is important to visit your OBGYN in order to rule out causes like pregnancy and immune disorders. If your OBGYN gives you a clean bill of health, then chances, are lifestyle factors are contributing to your vaginal dryness or making it worse. Here's a look at four common lifestyle practices that lead to this symptom: Bathing in bubble baths or scented products.

Taking Care Of Your Brain Health: Possible Dementia Prevention Options
As you begin to age and begin to more seriously think about the common health issues that go along with the aging process, you may find yourself preoccupied with mental decline and the possibility that you may develop some form of dementia. While there is no cure for dementia disorders like Alzheimer's disease and the like once they have developed, there may be health steps that you can take to protect your brain health and prevent dementia.

Three Ways To Help Overcome Your Dental Phobia

When you're an adult, it can be easy to feel a little sheepish if you haven't visited the dentist in a long time because of a phobia. You might feel better knowing that you're not alone. Between 9 and 15 percent of the U.S. population skips dental checkups because of anxiety. Although it might be easy to simply just ignore the idea of going to the dentist, the reality is that proper dental health relies on regular checkups.

3 Things To Consider When Shopping For Lift Chairs
If you are taking care of an elderly parent, you are probably aware of the physical strain that moving your parent places on your back and shoulders as you lift them out of bed or help them up and down the stairs. Getting a lift chair can provide relief so that you don't have to risk personal injury while exerting yourself. Use the following considerations as you shop for a good lift chair.

3 Things You Need To Know About Ankylosing Spondylitis
There are many causes of lower back pain, including ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that affects both your spine and your sacroiliac joint, the joint where your spine connects to your pelvis. Here are three things you need to know about ankylosing spondylitis. What are the signs of ankylosing spondylitis? The main symptom of ankylosing spondylitis is pain in your lower back. This pain tends to be worse while you're at rest, especially at night or in the early morning.