About Me
Hi, my name is Marcy, welcome to my blog. I started this site to pass on some of the things I’ve learned about treating heel spur problems – this has been a big issue for me in the past. When I was first diagnosed, I assumed that I’d need surgery to get rid of the spur, but chats with my doctor and podiatrist showed me that there are actually other solutions out there that can fix heel spur pain. For example, you can use exercises, orthotic devices and strapping to help you manage your pain and get rid of the problem. If you’re having heel spur problems, I hope you find information here that will help you decide on the right treatment for you.
2017
Exercises to Help Recovery Following Hip Replacement Surgery
It's important that you begin exercising after hip replacement surgery to help develop flexibility and strength in your new hip and to prevent the formation of blood clots. Your orthopaedics team will give you a programme of exercises to carry out at home. In the meantime, here are a few more helpful exercises to add to your regime.
Remember to do the exercises with both your legs. Carry out the exercises in a controlled manner without forcing your new hip, and don't persist if you experience pain or discomfort.
5 Aids for Daily Living for Your Aging Parent
If your parent has reached a certain age where everyday living becomes something of a challenge, but you know a nursing home is not yet needed, you might consider some daily living aids. Simple devices you install around the home can make their everyday life much easier and even reduce physical problems they experience, while keeping them safer and more comfortable at home. Note a few of these basic yet brilliant aids for daily living that you may not even realize exist, and which can be a tremendous help to your parent.
In-Home Care: Simple Care and Safety Guidelines for a Senior Citizen
In-home care is an ideal alternative to a nursing home or specialised facility for seniors who need supportive care. As implied, this type of system is designed to allow the older person to remain in their home and maintain their independence. The caregiver will provide assistance or health care within this setting. On the other hand, you should note that there are significant risks attached to an elderly person living in a regular house.
Receding Gums and Whitening: How Home Bleaching Kits Can Cause Receding Gums
Home bleaching kits, when used responsibly, can be almost as effective as more expensive treatments such as Zoom in-office laser whitening. Bleaching kits are also a good short-term solution if you currently don't have the financial means to opt for a professionally administered teeth whitening treatment.
However, like any over-the-counter treatment of this type, you should exercise caution as well as patience when using it to whiten your teeth. Your gums are fragile and will recede if damaged or irritated.
Maintaining Good Dental Health: Useful Advice For The Elderly Person.
As you get older your dental health can become harder to maintain. Age-related health and lifestyle factors can increase the risk of dental problems, that in turn can cause pain and inconvenience. Follow these four simple tips to maintain good dental hygiene and practice to keep your mouth in optimum condition and help avoid any troublesome or painful dental issues.
1. Maintain good dental hygiene.
Good dental health is important for all ages, increasingly so for the elderly.
3 Reasons Not to Use Your Travel Toothbrush as a Long-Term Solution
Many people prefer to use a smaller travel-sized toothbrush when they go off on vacation; in fact, many people will simply use the little ones that are often included in the complimentary hygiene kits often provided when you take a long-distance flight. Those little toothbrushes might be okay for one or two nights, but you should never consider them a suitable long-term solution.
Here are just three reasons why.
1. The Bristles Aren't Designed for Long-Term Use
Why You Should Ask Your Dentist About Your Specific Risk for Decay
Did you know that you may be at more risk of developing tooth decay during your lifetime than any other given person and that dentists are now able to determine your specific risk for developing dental caries? What factors come into play in determining your exposure?
Being Proactive
A generation or so ago, dentists would routinely drill out the decay and install fillings, before moving onto the next patient. It now appears that you have a specific profile that outlines your risk of developing tooth decay during your lifetime.