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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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Tips for Recovering from Your Knee Replacement Surgery
As an invasive surgery that has the power to transform your life, knee replacement has a long recovery period. As with many other types of operation, you can hasten your recovery by following your surgical team's advice. If you want to return to normal faster, here are some tips for a speedy recovery. Keep the Joint Straight While your replacement knee has a chance to settle in and heal, you need to keep the joint as straight as you can.

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?

Three Tips About Whitening Your Teeth Before The School Formal
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.

How to Locate a Medical Centre That Is Right for You
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.

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.

Everything You Need to Learn about Prostate Cancer and Laparoscopic Surgery
Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men. It attacks the prostate organs responsible for producing seminal fluid that carries and nourishes the sperms. This type of cancer can occur in two ways. First, it may be meek and confined to the prostate where it requires minimal to no medical attention. On the other hand, prostate cancer may be aggressive and spread outside the prostate organs.

Melanoma - What It Is and Why You Need a Skin Cancer Check
Undeniably, Australia's temperate climatic conditions make it ideal for spending every day under the sun. From beach days to barbies, there is always a reason to have some al fresco fun with friends and family. However, the favourable climatic conditions also highly increase the chances of developing skin cancer. And one of the most destructive forms of skin cancer that you can acquire is melanoma. This piece expounds on what melanoma is as well as illustrate the importance of getting regular skin cancer checks.