How Do You Deal With Your Aches and Pains?

Have you been putting off having your annual physical? An annual visit to the doctor can be very beneficial. It can help to keep you healthy for a long time. However, you may have been putting it off for one reason or the other. If you are wondering whether or not going in for a physical when you are not feeling ill is worth it, here are some of the main reasons why an annual physical should never be ignored.

Can the COVID-19 vaccine make you sick? If you haven't had your first shot and have questions about this new immunization or have concerns about whether the shot could give you COVID-19 or not, take a look at what you need to know about this potentially life-saving vaccine. Does the Vaccine Contain the Covid Virus?  Different vaccines work in different ways. Live, attenuated vaccines that are used to protect people against illnesses such as chickenpox, mumps, measles, and rubella contained a weakened version of the living virus.

If you've recently been diagnosed with early-stage Parkinson's disease, it's going to take some time to mentally adjust yourself to your new reality. But from the physical side of things, Parkinson's is a disease that you want to be proactive about treating in order to try and limit symptoms and slow the progress of the disease for as long as possible. To that end, it's possible today to enroll in one or more early-stage Parkinson's disease clinical trials that may give you a shot to try some new or experimental treatments.

Reiki is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in which the practitioner places their hands on various parts of the patient's body to manipulate life energy and encourage the patient's own healing processes. Reiki works on all living beings, animals and humans alike, irrespective of their size or species. It's a natural therapy that is often associated with spiritual aspects, but it does not necessarily need to be religious.

If you have been told that you are a good candidate for spine surgery to help correct a slipped disc, scoliosis, vertebral compression fracture, or another spine problem, then you may be apprehensive about obtaining traditional open back surgery due to fear of surgery complications or extensive post-op pain.  Thankfully, minimally invasive spine procedures are now available that decrease the chances of spine surgery complications and offer many additional benefits when compared to traditional open spine surgeries.

Gynecology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the female reproductive system. A gynecologist diagnoses and treats disorders in women's health, including but not limited to infertility, menstrual cycle, menopause, and pregnancy complications. In other words, they often help with a wide range of gynecological issues, reproductive medicine, prenatal care, obstetrics, and so much more. Here are five principal signs that you need to visit an OBGYN today:

Eating disorders are incredibly complex. Many patients deny anything is wrong for months or years before finally coming to terms with the fact that they need help. So, if you are starting to even consider treatment, that is a good sign that you are finally on the upswing. Now, though, you need to decide which treatment approach to take. Thankfully, you have a lot of options, including the following. Intensive Inpatient Care

When you first bring your baby home from the hospital, it can be a very exciting and scary time. This tiny infant is going to be staying with you for quite some time, in your care, and you are the responsible party. This sometimes can hit hard the minute you walk in the door of your home. Babies require a lot of care, they cannot fend for themselves whatsoever, and they cannot tell you what they want, so it's up to you to get your baby what they need and to keep your baby as safe as possible.