Category: Wellness

Saving up to 60 percent on a tummy tuck 40 percent on breast augmentation or even paying less than 20 percent of the cost of a heart bypass in the United States “Medical tourism” means to travel abroad to another country for medical services. Procedures tend to be less expensive outside of the United States,…

The average American spends nine hours a day in front of a computer, smart phone, or other digital device, according to a study conducted by the Vision Council. While this study found that up to 70 percent of people who spend extended periods of time in front of a computer experience eye problems, other studies…

Alcohol has been around since the caveman days. Beer mugs have been found in ancient sites from around 10,000 B.C. As history shows, humans have been catching a buzz from boozing for a millennium. There are those modern-day imbibers who don’t have problems with alcohol use. They could take it or leave it, saving that…

Perhaps the scariest word you can hear uttered from your physician’s lips is the “C” word. Yeah, cancer.  According to U.S. statistics on cancer occurrences, more than 43 percent of men run the risk of developing all types of cancer, and one in four stands a chance of dying from the disease. For women, the…

If you could get rid of cancer from your life, once and for all, would you do it? Of course you would. What if you had to make lifestyle changes – could you? According to the American Cancer Society, when people eat healthier foods, exercise, quit smoking and get regular health screenings, cancer rates are…

It’s a glorious day, and you’re heading to the beach. You have your flip-flops, beach ball, favorite hat, umbrella, blanket, and a picnic cooler filled with snacks and beverages. Oh, yes, and you have sunscreen. But do you have the right sunscreen? The answer may surprise you because it’s a highly subjective answer that depends…

Most people love a good party. Some gatherings have cake, some have balloons, and many have alcoholic beverages and party games. And some have injections of a deadly toxin that could kill or cause serious complications if done improperly. The latter refers to Botox parties, a gathering of people who seek to smooth out wrinkles…

Sarcoidosis is a disease that lacks awareness. Once thought rare, it’s now recognized as common and affects many people around the world. Its symptoms are mild, so it’s hard to diagnose, often only discovered when the patient has a chest X-ray or when the disease advances. There are no real statistics about how many cases…

No one particularly likes gas, especially when it arrives with pain. Despite being one of comedy’s longest-standing heroes, gas is often an unwelcome intrusion into your daily life. Excess gas has many symptoms beyond the twin emittances of belching or flatulence. You may describe it as indigestion, pain or tightness in the chest, abdominal pain,…

Everyone loves to go swimming in a built-in public pool. But few, if any, people love to take a dip in their septic tank. Yet both vessels have something in common – they both contain urine and fecal matter. The odds are great that any public swimming pool you visit will have a good amount…