Protect Yourself: 4 Signs It’s Time For Colorectal Cancer Screening

If you don't give your medical screenings much consideration, it's time to start. Medical screening tools such as mammograms, prostate exams, and colorectal screenings are particularly important to your health. Unfortunately, colorectal screenings are often put off or overlooked altogether. If you're not sure that you need a colorectal screening, read the information provided below. If any of the circumstances described below relate to you, it's time to schedule a colorectal cancer screening. Read More 

Beyond Medication: Other Treatments Rheumatologists May Recommend

If you struggle with a rheumatic disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, it is a good idea to see a rheumatologist. These specialists are incredibly knowledgeable about the latest medications and treatments to ease the symptoms of your disease and to keep it from progressing. But rheumatologists do more than just prescribe medications. Here are some other treatments they may recommend, depending on your symptoms and diagnosis. Physical Therapy Physical therapy is often thought of as being for injury rehabilitation or post-surgery rehab. Read More 

The Proactive Approach: Helping Your Physical Therapist Help You

Recovering from an injury or illness is never an easy process, but your physical therapist can be a critical guide and ally along the way. Although PTs have the skills and experience necessary to help you restore some or all of your lost function, they don't need to go it alone. By taking a proactive approach, you can help your therapist develop a plan that fits your specific needs. Of course, knowing how to help your therapist is easier said than done, especially if you've never gone through physical therapy before. Read More 

When You Should Start Seeing A Gynecologist

Gynecologists are very specialized medical professionals who work with women to ensure healthy reproductive organs, often in tandem with other medical professionals such as your primary care physician or an obstetrician. But when should you see a gynecologist and when is it okay to go see your regular doctor? There are no hard and set rules to determine this. Often one will refer you to the other if they think the other medical professional could handle your situation better, so there is never a big issue. Read More 

Three Hookah Accessories Every Owner Should Consider Buying

Hookah use is quite prevalent across America, with millions of people using them every week. Whether you have been a big proponent of hookah use since you were younger or are getting into it for the first time right now, there are a few accessories that every owner should at least think about buying. These can make your use of a hookah far more enjoyable and consistent, without setting you back too much. Read More