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Balancing Western Medicine and Alternative Methods

Hi, my name is Kelly, and ever since I discovered I have lupus, I have been trying to balance western medicine approaches with alternative care methods. In my mind, you can use both of these approaches together to achieve optimum health. From the western medicine front, I use steroids to keep my symptoms under control, and on the alternative healing front, I embrace a healthy diet, take vitamins, practice mindfulness and meditation and occasionally see a naturopath in addition to my regular doctor. If you want to learn about anything related to health and medicine, you have come to the right spot. Please, read, explore and learn. Take care.

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Arthritis Treatment Options: Everything You Should Know
Are you experiencing joint pain? If so, then you may have arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammatory joint disorder that causes swelling, stiffness and pain in your joints. Most individuals who have arthritis are below 65 years of age. Therefore, visiting the doctor for diagnosis is essential when you experience symptoms such as stiffness and swelling in your joints. There are various treatments for arthritis, and this piece will explain them.

What Warning Signs Indicate It's Time To Visit a Neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is a medical expert who specialises in treating conditions that affect the body's nervous system. They focus on the spinal cord and brain since these are the main areas where neurological issues start from. They are highly trained and educated to handle neurological problems patients might have, such as bulging discs, brain tumours and other brain conditions and spinal injuries. So, what warrants an official visit to your neurosurgeon?

When Can Your Baby Have a Visual Reinforcement Orientation Hearing Test?
If you think that your baby has some hearing problems, then your doctor may have talked to you about hearing tests. Some of these tend to start with behavioural tests that assess basic responses to sounds. While useful, these tests can't give a full picture of hearing loss at this stage. As babies develop, they may also be sent for a visual reinforcement orientation test. This is a more advanced hearing assessment, but your doctor may not recommend it just yet because your baby is too young.

Can You Get Rid of a Ganglion Cyst by Bashing it With a Book?
Ganglion cysts are harmless, but they can be irritating and sometimes a little painful. These fluid lumps often appear on the hands or wrists. In the past, it was quite common to cure ganglion cysts by bashing them with a heavy book. In fact, these cysts used to be called Bible bumps because Bibles were usually the heaviest books most people had to hit the cysts with. Is it a good idea to get rid of a ganglion cyst by hitting it with a heavy book?

Communication Tips for Providers of Dementia Care
Are you one of the many thousands of Australians caring for a relative with dementia? After coming to terms with that distressing initial diagnosis, you then begin the difficult journey that life then takes. One of the most practical approaches to help you cope and manage the impact is to learn how to develop some important communication techniques. It is important to acknowledge right away that caring for someone with dementia can be a demanding and stressful experience.

Physio—What Do You Need To Know About Taping?
Irrespective of whether you are a professional or an amateur athlete, sports injuries tend to be commonplace. And although medication may relieve your pain, it is best to seek a solution that will provide you with relief as well as minimise your risk of future injuries. Physio is one of the therapies that can achieve this while limiting your dependence on pain medication. Nonetheless, physio as a treatment is quite broad, and your therapist will employ different techniques to heal your body.

Why Dry Tattooing Could Be the Next Skincare Revolution
If you're looking for the latest in terms of skincare treatments, you may have heard of a procedure called "dry tattooing." This is a relatively new procedure that was only introduced at the end of the last century, but it is taking the industry by storm. What is this and is it something that you should be considering for yourself? What Is Dry Tattooing? There are many different names associated with this procedure, including skin needling and dermarolling.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Eye Problems: What You Need To Know
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that doctors give to a number of diseases that cause inflammation of the large and small intestine. The two most common forms of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and around 60,000 people in Australia suffer with these types of IBD. IBD symptoms vary between patients, but these conditions can affect parts of the body outside the digestive system, including the eyes. Find out how IBD affects the body, and learn more about the different eye problems this condition can cause.

Chronic Pain Relief: How Compound Pharmacies Can Help
Chronic pain is a serious health issue in Australia. Around 20 percent of the Australian population suffers with chronic pain that is severe enough to cause a disability. As well as the significant economic cost of chronic pain management, these symptoms can make daily life difficult for sufferers. Compounding pharmacies offer a new approach to chronic pain relief management that can help many Australians. Learn how compounding pharmacies work, and find out why their products can sometimes more effectively manage chronic pain.

COPD Patients: How Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques Can Help Your Symptoms
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (or COPD) is a term that doctors and medical professionals use to describe a group of long-term lung diseases. Examples of these disorders include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The risk of COPD increases with age, and experts believe that around 20 per cent of Australians over the age of 40 have one of these conditions. Treatment options vary considerably, but respiratory physiotherapy is an increasingly popular way to help people deal with their symptoms.