Routine Diabetic Foot Care By A Podiatrist Prevents Ulcer Formation That Can Lead To Amputation Of Your Foot
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25 April 2016
Who would think that a simple scratch or a cut on your foot can cause you to lose a toe or have your foot amputated in the long run? Well, if you are a diabetic, this can happen to you. When you have diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve injury, an untended wound can become infected. You're not aware of the infection because neuropathy destroys nerve sensation in your feet. Uncontrolled blood sugar and poor blood flow resulting from a lack of oxygen also fuels the infection.
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Memory Care Facilities: A Better Choice Than Family Caregiving For Alzheimer's Patients
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7 April 2016
If your parent or other older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you might have always planned on providing him or her with care yourself. After all, doing so can be more affordable than opting for a nursing home, and you might feel better about providing care yourself rather than trusting your loved one with strangers.
Although some stories like these end up being success stories, the truth is that memory care facilities are often a better choice for Alzheimer's patients than family caregiving.
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3 Ways To Minimize The Distastefulness Of Oil Pulling
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8 March 2016
Oil pulling, or swishing oil, is one way to clean your teeth. As the oil comes in contact with the different surfaces inside the mouth, it traps oral bacteria. When the oil is released from the mouth, the bacteria are released with it. The longer you swish the oil about your mouth, the more oral bacteria are trapped.
Due to the liquid nature of the oil, it is able to effectively reach crevices and tight spaces that are difficult for a toothbrush or dental floss to access.
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Children And Divorce: Common Signs Of Distress And How Therapy Can Help Your Child
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8 March 2016
It's common for children of divorcing parents to go through a time of struggle. For some children, this time will pass quickly and without much issue. For other children, however, the signs of distress can be more pronounced and require professional help. Below is an overview of what signs of distress you should be aware of in your child, and how child and adolescent therapy can help your child during this time.
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