My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was in junior high school. The cancer was pretty advanced and it meant aggressive treatment, including a full mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. As young as I was, I went to every appointment with her because I wanted to understand the process. After her treatments were finished, I spent months researching what it all meant and how it worked. I've created this site as a way to help others understand it as they watch a loved one undergo cancer treatment. I hope that this blog provides some insight for you in your journey.
Posted on: 11 December 2019
If you have plantar fasciitis, it can make traveling difficult. This is especially true if you're going somewhere where you intend on sight-seeing, hiking, and being on your feet for several hours at a time. You'd hate to ruin your vacation because your feet are hurting you all the time. To help with your heel pain while you're away from home, there are a few things you can do to help.
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Posted on: 10 October 2019
Dealing with medical insurance companies is one of the most frustrating aspects of the health care industry. Fortunately, there are alternatives like direct primary care to help make health care make more sense. You might have seen a doctor described as a direct primary care physician and assumed that it was the same thing as a primary care physician or general practitioner. You might be surprised to learn that direct primary care is actually an alternative payment model for patients and doctors.
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Posted on: 17 September 2019
Today's trends lean toward plump lips and luscious skin, and dermal fillers are the perfect way to even out your skin to create a smooth appearance free of fine lines and wrinkles. If you want to achieve a youthful appearance without surgery, dermal fillers are a good choice.
In most cases, dermal fillers look amazing. The injections are typically subtle and natural, but in some cases, people worry about their results.
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Posted on: 8 July 2019
Have you been told you are not a good candidate for dental implants? Hearing this news can be really disheartening if you were really hoping for realistic, artificial tooth replacements. Although there are some people who will never be good candidates for implants due to a serious lack of jawbone strength or osteoporosis, most people can take some actions to make themselves a better candidate a year or two down the road.
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