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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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What Is Concierge Care And Does It Make Sense For You?
Medical insurance costs continue to rise. If you're exploring your health care options, one sometimes overlooked option that is gaining popularity is called concierge care.  Concierge care, or concierge medicine, is a model used primarily by family doctors and sole practitioners. The medical professional charges an annual retainer fee, and for that cost the patient can schedule an appointment anytime with no co-pay. Any in-office testing is also included in that, but the patient has to pay for outside lab work, prescriptions and care from specialists.

6 Strategies To Reduce Unpleasant Body Odor
Don't despair if you've been dealing with chronic unpleasant body odor and can't seem to make it stop. There are several strategies you can use to manage this problem; the medical community even recognizes it as a treatable health disorder known as bromhidrosis. It tends to mainly be associated with excess sweating of the feet and groin area, and under the arms.  Hygiene Throughout the Day You may need to shower twice a day, such as once when you first get up and again when you get home from work or school.

Suffering From Compression Fractures In The Spine? Kyphoplasty Or Vertebroplasty Can Help
If you're suffering from a spinal compression fracture, you know that the pain is incredibly debilitating. Fully recovering from this condition requires one of two surgical procedures: kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. Understanding these two procedures and their cost investment can help you make the right decision. Kyphoplasty, Its Benefits, and Risks When you suffer from a spinal compression fracture, a surgeon is likely to suggest a kyphoplasty surgical procedure. This surgery will stop the pain by raising the vertebrae and stabilizing it.

5 Ways To Deal With Fatigue
Although feeling a little tired after you first wake up is perfectly normal, being exhausted all day is an issue. If you are fatigued all day, you may have trouble concentrating at work and doing your everyday tasks. Luckily, you do not have to feel this way forever. Here are five effective ways to deal with fatigue: Stay Active When you are exhausted, exercise is probably the last thing you want to think about.

Understanding How A Diary-Free Lifestyle Can Affect Your Teeth
Are you experiencing more cavities and decay lately after switching over to a dairy-free diet? Experts have concluded that going dairy-free can have a negative impact on your teeth. In fact, it can ultimately lead to tooth loss and the need for dental implants. For many people, choosing to go to dairy-free can have some major health benefits for their bodies. Some choose this route to help relieve allergies, while others may choose a dairy-free lifestyle to help them lose weight or clear up health issues they have experienced.

Dealing with Glaucoma: What You Should Know
When you go to the eye doctor for a checkup and potentially to update the prescription for your corrective lenses, the last thing you want or expect is to be told you have glaucoma. However, a glaucoma diagnosis, while unpleasant to hear, is not the end of the world. There are treatments available and ways to manage your glaucoma so that it does not progress further and cause any additional vision loss.

Do You Have A Plan For Your Atheist Funeral?
Funerals are often associated with one's religious beliefs. However, if you are planning your funeral, and consider yourself an atheist, your loved ones may not know what your wishes would be during an event. While there are common rituals followed with major world religions, as an atheist, you can help your loved ones focus on the grieving process by clarifying what you would like to occur during your funeral. Celebrating Your Life

Preparing Your Child For Their First Trip To The Dentist
If you are the parent of a toddler who has not been to  a dentist yet, you will want to prepare them for their first teeth cleaning visit so it goes by without anxiety or fear. Here are a few tips you can use to prepare your child for their first dentists exam. Have Them Watch The best way to prepare your child for their first teeth cleaning appointment is to have them watch you as you get one done yourself.

Stair Lift Safety
A difficult part of aging and/or losing mobility is having to give up the family home because you are unable to access all parts of your house.  Older people and people with disabilities are sometimes faced with having to make this decision since they can't go up and down stairs.  One solution that many people choose instead of relocating is to install a stairlift so that they can safely access all parts of their family home.

Preparing For Your Total Ankle Joint Replacement
Your foot and ankle doctor has recommended an artificial joint replacement to resolve your ankle instability. This is a common procedure, but it is major surgery. It's worth your time to understand what will be done and what you can expect after the surgery. Replacing Bone with Plastic and Metal Your ankle is made up of the lower leg bone, called the tibia, fitting into a convex space in your first ankle bone, called the talus.