It is a good idea to learn as much as you can about travel when you have a disability, have special needs or use an electric wheelchair. Being more informed can help lessen your anxiety about the same. The following tips can help you travel with a disability in a better and easier way: Plan the trip: Considering the kind of disability you might have, it is better for you to plan your travel well in...

Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of chronic eczema. The extent of this condition can be well understood from the fact that about 17.8 million people in the United States are affected by atopic dermatitis. The condition appears as red, itchy rashes usually on the cheeks, legs, and arms. If you check out dermatitis pictures that are available online, you will be able to see these symptoms. In most cases, the rashes associated with atopic dermatitis...

6 FDA-approved medications to treat lung cancerOne of the leading causes of cancer deaths, lung cancer has been known to claim more lives every year than prostate, colon, breast, and ovarian cancer together. It begins in the lungs and, depending on the stage, can spread to other parts of the body as well. Lung cancer has multiple causes. However, people who tend to smoke are at a higher risk of lung cancer. The risk increases...

You tell anyone that you are trying cut down on your carbohydrates and an obvious question is posed “Are you dieting?” This is usually associated with dieting for weight loss. However, following low-carb diet plans does not necessarily mean following a weight loss one. Implementing a low-carb diet into your regular meal plan helps you in more than one ways in living a healthy life. Why do you have to follow a low-carb diet? The benefits...

Even the slightest weight gain will prominently and primarily be noticed around your waist line or the belly area. So, if you are finding ways to lose belly fat, then there are factors beyond your food habits that you need to check. Some of them are as follows: Reduce inactivity: The importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle needs no explanation as it is widely known and a fact. Although certain abdominal exercises and crunches...

3 reasons why you should do physiotherapy if you have  deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis is a really painful experience. The fact that it affects the legs aggravates the problem. Walking is difficult, and as the disease progresses, it becomes hard to even stand. The best solution to deep vein thrombosis symptoms is to undergo an operation. But what about relieving your pain until the operation? Well, one of the effective ways to get relief from the...

Anemia is a medical condition in which you do not have enough healthy red blood cells in your body. To treat your anemia, you first need to understand its underlying cause and what type of anemia you are suffering from. Some of the common types of anemia that you must know are the one caused by iron deficiency, vitamin deficiency, continuous bleeding, pregnancy, and a bone marrow related disorder. Read along to know about three popular...

Back pain can force you to stop what you're doing and can get the spotlight in a jiffy. You cannot ignore a back pain. If one ignores the issue, it may get worse and cause hindrance to your lifestyle. To carry out an effective back pain treatment, one can indulge in some daily tweaks which will help in supporting the back and stretching the muscles even as we take care of the problem area. Here...

People with heart problems need to plan their meals after referring to cholesterol levels chart. Those who have high cholesterol should choose food items that help in lowering the cholesterol content in the body. Making certain changes in your diet can reduce cholesterol levels and improve the heart’s health by reducing the amount of fats flowing through your bloodstream. Focus on foods that lower LDL and increase HDL for better results. Different foods that help in...

Joint pain can leave you in great discomfort even as it limits or even stops your mobility. There are many causes for joint pain, and it is important to understand the same along with the symptoms before one thinks of joint pain relief. So, before you embark on joint pain treatment, take a look at these possible causes for joint pain, and speak with your doctor regarding the same and your specific symptoms. Arthritis Arthritis refers to...