Four Things To Know About Working As A Neonatal Nurse

Posted on 19 October 2016

If you adore babies, enjoy science, and a have a passion for helping others, a career as a neonatal nurse may be right for you. Neonatal nurses provide care for infants and toddlers; generally, the cut-off age for children that they care for is two years of age. Check out these facts about the profession of neonatal nursing. 1. There Are Different Levels of Neonatal Nursing Units There are three levels of neonatal nursing. [Read More]

How Chemo Infusion Can Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted on 19 October 2016

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common condition, but it can affect your quality of life. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that cause your immune system to attack your joint tissues. This results in the inflammation of the lining of your joints. When your joint lining becomes inflamed, it causes redness, warmth, swelling, stiffness, and pain. This condition causes you to have flare-ups, which are very painful and can make it impossible to do everyday tasks like walking and shopping. [Read More]

A Deep Freeze: Three Things You Need to Know about Cryotherapy

Posted on 18 October 2016

If you suffer from aches and pains, cryotherapy can help alleviate your discomfort. A cryotherapy session temporarily subjects the body to subzero temperatures. Exposure to such temperatures causes the body to activate the central nervous system. When the central nervous system gets activated, a slew of positive effects occur throughout the body. Your body's circulation improves, inflammation decreases, and the production of feel-good endorphins increases. Learning about cryotherapy can help you make an informed decision about whether . [Read More]

Is Surgery the Best Treatment Option for Your Osteoarthritis of the Knee?

Posted on 18 October 2016

Whether you've had multiple knee surgeries stemming from a high school or college sports injury or are simply beginning to experience some of the painful joint twinges that often come with aging, you may be shocked to discover that the pain and stiffness you've been experiencing is osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that can eventually rob you of the ability to walk. Fortunately, there are now a number of different treatment methods that can slow the onset of osteoarthritis and minimize the amount of pain and discomfort you experience. [Read More]

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Enjoying Excellent Health Care

When we moved to another country, I realized that we were going to be missing out on a very important benefit of living in the USA--excellent health care. The country where we were moving had a government funded system, and it seemed like they didn't pay as much attention to the details as professionals did in the United States. When we finally moved back, I realized just how blessed we were to be able to meet with excellent doctors whenever we needed to, and I was really impressed with the standard of care that we received. This blog is all about enjoying excellent healthcare and taking advantage of great programs.