Suffering From Low Back Pain? Try To Reduce Your Stress

Low back pain plagues at least 31 million Americans at any moment, which means you might experience this issue at some time in your life. If you're currently suffering from low back pain and have struggled with finding a remedy, it's useful to shift your attention to your overall stress level and evaluate how stressed you feel. Should you consider yourself moderately or highly stressed, it's possible that this emotion has a connection to your physical pain. Read More 

3 Drill-Free Dental Techniques For Anxious Patients

Visits to the dentist's office are an integral part of good oral health and maintaining an attractive smile. Few patients actively enjoy a visit to the dentist's office but for some patients, the dread manifests as actual anxiety. The anxiety is sometimes heightened by the knowledge that a particular technique is going to involve the dental drill, which is loud and applies pressure to the teeth that can be felt even through numbing solutions. Read More 

Finding A Dentist For Your Autistic Child: What To Look For

When you have an autistic child, you know that any new experience can be a real challenge. You never know how your child will accept common things you do every day, much less a doctor or dentist's appointment. Since going to the dentist requires your child to be in close proximity to another person, including having their mouth touched, you want to make sure you choose a dentist that is skilled in your child's very specific needs. Read More 

Chicken Pox And Shingles: The Connection And Prevention

You've probably seen the ads on television showing an ugly, oozing rash and listened to the person describing the terrible pain of shingles. The ads also state that if you've ever had chicken pox, you are at risk. Well, isn't that almost everyone? Chicken Pox and Shingles Chicken pox is an illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The disease causes a rash and itchy, fluid-filled blisters that start on the head and spread all over the body. Read More 

4 Things Parents Need To Know About Balsam Of Peru Allergies

Balsam of Peru is a resin produced by Myroxylon, a flowering tree that grows in Central and South America. This resin is used for a wide variety of applications, but for people who are allergic to it, this is a big problem. Here are four things parents need to know about Balsam of Peru allergies. 1. What is Balsam of Peru used for? Balsam of Peru has many uses, so avoiding it can be difficult. Read More