Navigating Healthcare: A Guide to Modern Medicine and Wellness

Monthly Archives: May 2014

Healthy Joints in All Stages of Life

Joint health 2Joint health is important in all stages of life. With each age group there are different measures to take to ensure that joints stay healthy and do not seize up or become stiff. Staying active and eating a healthy diet are part of each stage of life. The job that you choose to work and stress that you have in your life do play a factor in how healthy your joints will be as you age. Maintaining a healthy body begins in the womb and should continue through the end of life stages.

Summer Skincare Tips

In the summer months, your skin is more likely to dry out and become unhealthy. It is also more susceptible to harmful UV rays that can cause skin cancer. There are a few measures that you can take for skin cancer prevention, such as using a proper SPF protectant. It is suggested that when you will be in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time that you should use an SPF 30 product or higher, this includes in makeup and lip gloss products as well.

Common Cosmetic Weight Loss Procedures

For a variety of reasons, people seek cosmetic weight loss procedures in order to improve their health and appearance. With the different procedures that are available, it is possible to have little or no recovery time. Some procedures are only for those that require a small amount of fat to be removed, such as 20 pounds or less.

What is SmartLipo?

SmartLipoRather than putting your body through aggressive liposuction procedures, SmartLipo is a far less evasive option.  This procedure is not even a decade old and is gaining popularity quickly. The reason for this being is that the recovery time is much less and.  Results vary from patient to patient with some requiring an additional procedure to be completed at a later date.

Varicose Vein Treatment Options

Although varicose veins are mostly seen in women, they do occur in men as well. As skin thins or veins become prominent, treatment may be required. In some cases, these protrusions require no treatment at all. Most of the time, treatment is only suggested if they pose other health problems such as edema or improper blood flow.

What are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are raised or swollen blood vessels that usually occur in the legs. Sometimes they will occur in the arms, but this is rare. There are cases where the veins twist or turn. This doesn’t always cause other issues.

Are Laser Skin Treatments Safe?

Laser Skin TreatmentsThe majority of laser skin treatments are safe. There are always a few minor reactions to watch out for, but these are rare. Procedures that are performed properly and that are cared for properly afterwards are completely safe. It is important to follow the aftercare instructions exactly as they are given to prevent infections and adverse reactions from occurring. Most treatments barely go deeper than the epidermis.