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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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5 Tips for Preventing Gum Disease

Posted on January 20, 2017

Gum disease is one of the most common oral health problems, affecting the majority of people at some point in their life. Gum disease begins as mild inflammation of the gums but can spread to deeper tissues and cause serious damage if left untreated, which can ultimately lead to tooth loss. Keep your gums safe and healthy by following these tips. 1. Brush Your Teeth Thoroughly Your primary weapon in the fight against gum disease is your toothbrush. [Read More]

Video Gaming Athletes: Protect Yourself from Back Pain & Injuries With These Tips

Posted on January 18, 2017

When Michael Phelps presented the eSports Player Award at the 2016 Video Game Awards, he referred to award recipients as "fellow athletes." Although the designation of gamers as athletes is still debateable, the truth of the matter is that video gamers experience back injuries just like other athletes. If you are a gamer or the parent of a gamer, there are a number of things you can do to minimise and avoid back injuries: [Read More]

4 Ways People Accidently Ingest Contaminated Tap Water While Holidaying Abroad

Posted on June 15, 2016

If you're travelling abroad, particularly in developing nations, you might be told to avoid drinking the tap water in order to prevent ingesting any contaminants that will make you sick. Unfortunately, doing this isn't always as easy as not drinking straight from the tap or ordering bottled water at restaurants. Here are four ways that contaminated water can sneak into your system. 1. Showering or Brushing If the local tap water isn't to be trusted, you're unlikely to drink straight from the tap in your hotel room. [Read More]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Eye Problems: What You Need To Know

Posted on December 21, 2015

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. [Read More]