Post-exercise Muscular Pain, Joint Pain and The Importance of Massage

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There are days when you push yourself a little too hard in the gym. Often, sore and stiff muscles will result from your extra effort, as you push your body's metabolic processes to the limit. The muscles can cause discomfort as you go about your routine business. It would help if you had a good understanding of what transpires in your body when you exercise. You will be ready for the post-exercise occurrences, or better yet, have an idea of dealing with them.

21 February 2020

Four reasons why you might visit a hypnotherapist

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Hypnotherapy, a form of therapy involving making suggestions to the patient while they are in a deep state of relaxation, is sometimes a part of mental health care, but you may not be aware of what exactly it can be used to treat. Here are some common problems that hypnotherapy can help with. Weight loss Hypnotherapy can be used to help the patient overcome compulsive eating. There is usually a hidden psychological reason why someone continues to eat despite an honest and strong desire to develop healthy habits — it may, for example, be due to anxiety or issues of low self-esteem.

26 December 2019

Two safety tips for hiking enthusiasts

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If you enjoy going on hikes in the wilderness, where it is not always possible to gain quick access to emergency medical services, then you'll want to follow the safety advice offered here: Find a first aid course that covers outdoor emergencies that you are likely to experience during hiking trips If you have this hobby, it is crucial to invest in a first aid course, as a course like this will equip you with the information and skills that could save your hiking companions' lives -- or even your own -- if anyone gets injured on a hiking trip and needs emergency care.

3 November 2019

Can a Skin Prick Test Help to Diagnose a Skin Condition?

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If you are suffering from an annoying skin condition and you have not been able to find a cure so far, you may be suffering from a degree of frustration. This type of condition is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and you will invariably need to see a specialist, such as a dermatologist, in order to make some headway in the search for a diagnosis. Much will depend on the nature of the condition, but several different strategies may be used to try and pinpoint the source and recommend a course of action.

25 September 2019

Should You Use Dental Floss to Remove Skin Tags?

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Skin tags are usually harmless; however, they can cause some problems. If you have skin tags on visible areas of your body, like your neck, then you may feel self-conscious. Tags can also catch on things you wear; if this damages the tags, then they may bleed and be a little sore. If you have a bothersome or unsightly skin tag, then you may want to remove it. You may have heard that you can use dental floss to do this at home.

1 August 2019

What to Expect from Your Tonsillectomy Scabs

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Most tonsillectomy guides give you in-depth coverage of how to prepare for tonsil removal surgery and general tips on how to stay healthy and comfortable during recovery. However, few guides focus on the more gruesome side of this procedure: the scabs. Of course, the scabs left behind by the surgery are a very important part of your recovery, because they give your wounds time to heal without getting infected. If you want to ensure that the process goes smoothly, it's important that you know what to expect from your scabs.

12 June 2019

Tips for Finding a Bulk Billing Doctor

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As a payment method that comes with lots of convenience, bulk billing benefits millions of people throughout Australia. If you're one of them, it's worth learning more about how to find bulk billing doctors. Here are some simple tips for doing so: Shop around using advice from others  If you have family and friends who are bulk billing users too, they may be the best people to ask for advice. They're more likely to have a knowledge of which doctors use the billing system than most other people.

29 April 2019