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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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Three Tips About Whitening Your Teeth Before The School Formal

Posted on July 23, 2019

The end of the school year is rapidly approaching, and now is the time when hair, makeup and dress choices are being made before school formal dances commence. As someone who has never been to a school formal before, you may have begged your parents to let you have your teeth whitened before the big event. However, the timing of when you have your teeth whitened for such a special occasion needs careful thought. [Read More]

How to Locate a Medical Centre That Is Right for You

Posted on May 28, 2019

When you need to find a new medical centre, then it's worth taking the time to do it right. Your health is one of your most important possessions, and you can't afford to risk it by finding a GP or medical centre that isn't right for you. Any personal recommendations? If you have friends or family that like to use a particular medical centre, then it is always worth listening to their opinion and seeing if their medical professional could be right for you as well. [Read More]

When Can Your Baby Have a Visual Reinforcement Orientation Hearing Test?

Posted on March 26, 2019

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. [Read More]

Can You Get Rid of a Ganglion Cyst by Bashing it With a Book?

Posted on February 11, 2019

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? [Read More]