Having a pre-existing medical condition can be seen by some as something of a roadblock that prevents you from attaining a quality life insurance policy. The truth is it’s still possible to get the coverage you need within your budget. There are many things you can do to make the best of a difficult situation … Read more »
Sleep is essential for the mind and body as it is a restorative process. However, if you are suffering from sleep apnea, you probably are not getting enough sleep at night. Without adequate and sufficient sleep, you are more prone to heart complications such as heart attacks and stroke. Studies show that adults who get … Read more »
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It’s a form of therapy whereby the respective CPAP machine is applied for purposes of increasing the supply air pressure on the patient’s throat so that ones’ airway does not crumble or become disabled of its function. CPAP form of therapy is often prescribed by doctors to an … Read more »
CPAP sanitizers and cleaners are some of the heavily advertised gadgets today. But marketing and advertising efforts aside, is there any scientific proof to indicate that you need a cleaner? Does using a sanitizer like Lumin or SoClean reduces your risks of contracting an infection when attempting to overcome sleep apnea using CPAP therapy? Below … Read more »
When you first begin to use your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) for sleep apnea, there is a bit of nervousness that comes with it. After all, a scary looking contraption is not the norm to have when sleeping. But after understanding the diagnosis, you realize that the machine’s goal is to help you breathe … Read more »
The keto diet radically changes your body. It’s about more than weight loss. This diet changes the way you feel in your body, adjusts your energy levels, changes the way you view food, and changes your attitude about exercise. With so many shifts happening in your body, it only makes sense that things like sleep … Read more »
On average, babies will double in weight by their 5th month. As you can probably guess, such an intense growth rate demands a dense source of nutrition, and breast milk is the ideal source of that nutrition. The biological recipes for bones, cartilage, muscle, and fat are dependent upon the same vitamins and minerals that … Read more »
Everything good must come to pass and breastfeeding isn’t free from this. Your body’s amazing capacity to produce milk does not halt in a second. Weaning is something that needs more than a few weeks for best results. Ways of reducing potential problems like with engorgement are also available when you have to immediately stop … Read more »
One of the healthiest things that you can do for your newborn is breastfeed the infant. Numerous studies have shown that breastfeeding offers key nutrients and antibodies to the baby so that he or she can fight off disease. Because women don’t breastfeed throughout their lives, there are some hurdles that they face. Get familiar … Read more »
Breastfeeding is a special act of love from mom to baby who gets his nourishment from mom’s breast milk. It is also a time for bonding with the newborn. However, plugged milk ducts can interfere with this experience. Clogged milk ducts is a common condition experienced by many breastfeeding moms. It usually occurs within the … Read more »
There are some very misleading myths floating around out there regarding breastfeeding. It seems unbelievable that such important information about a vital, life-supporting function could get misconstrued or made up! With more misinformation than facts out there, many expectant mothers don’t even give breastfeeding the first thought. Mothers who do want to breastfeed are often … Read more »
How would you make sense of which sort of wheelchair to pick, particularly if protection covers one? Are the main criteria for a power seat shortcoming of the arms or issues with weariness? There are so many things that you keep in mind to select the kind of wheelchair for the disabled individual. The priority … Read more »
Wheelchairs always come in handy when a person has undergone a severe state of surgery and is unable to move around easily. It also helps people when they don’t have anyone to look after them, and they want to move around without anybody’s help. Wheelchairs have been one of the best inventions in the modern … Read more »
Health care is a universal need, but it is not always universally affordable–especially for high-risk health insurance citizens with pre-existing medical conditions. Often, premiums are higher for these people, and they are left vulnerable because of an inability to pay higher premiums. The government and different private institutions have attempted to solve that issue, in … Read more »
While it may not seem the case on the surface, choosing a wheelchair is both as simple and as complex as going out to buy a new pair of shoes. The standard rules apply in both cases: No one size fits all, and the right choice is the choice you feel the most comfortable in. … Read more »
Wheelchair usage has been increasing over the past few decades. As the number of wheelchairs being used has been increasing, the ways to gain independence as a wheelchair user have also been increasing. Gaining independence as a wheelchair user will make new paths and open new doors for you and help in exploring life from … Read more »
Sleep apnea is becoming a common problem with adults these days. In the US alone, the numbers reach 22 million. It is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder where a person stops breathing during sleep. It must be said that no cure has been found for this nuisance, but it is treatable. Treatments include CPAP and … Read more »
Sleep-apneas have become quite common among the older folks of this generation. All this leads people into believing that they can buy apnea treating machines like CPAP, BiPAP and APAP devices easily without fulfilling any requirement after they “diagnose” themselves of having sleep apnea. In reality, all the equipment related to sleep-apnea treatment like airflow … Read more »
An increasing number of people around the globe have a problem with having a good night sleep. That is to say, they have sleep apnea, or put simply, they have a temporary loss of breath during sleep. Although reasons and types may vary, a cure has yet to be found. However, treatment is indeed available. … Read more »
By: Dr. Ashley Denmark, D.O. My experience of discrimination with Delta Airline Flight 2215 last week when I was not allowed to assist a passenger needing medical attention. It was supposed to be a relaxed flight. I’m a mother of two young children with a husband busy in his 3rd year of law school. By … Read more »