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Slimming Down Those Problems Areas: All About Nonsurgical Liposuction

Aesthetic medicine, the branch of health care that focuses improving one's appearance, offers a wide range of procedures for those wishing to look their best. For example, one of the more recent innovations in this field of medicine is non-surgical liposuction. Here a closer look at this lesser-known technique for slimming down. Who is a Candidate? Not everyone who wants to lose some troublesome fat, such as love handles, is a good candidate for nonsurgical liposuction. Read More 

Non-Invasive Techniques To Repair Common Muscle Injuries

This is the season for being more active outside. It's also the season for muscle strains and sprains as people ramp up their activity level after a few months off. If you find yourself with a sprained ankle or a strained shoulder, your chiropractor (such as one from North Pole Chiropractic) has non-invasive techniques that will get you back on your feet and keep you from having surgery. Injuries That Respond to Soft-Tissue Techniques Read More 

3 Questions To Ask Before Buying A Stair Lift For Your Parent

Does your elderly parent have trouble getting up and down the stairs? Are you concerned for their safety? If so, you may want to purchase a stair lift for them. A stair lift is a safe and effective way to get your parent up and down the stairs without any risk that they will fall and injure themselves. All stair lifts function essentially the same way. A rail bolts into the stair treads along a wall. Read More 

Tips For Reducing Allergy Symptoms During Your Spring Break

Spring break is almost here! Whether you're traveling to a faraway beach, heading to a national park or trekking to a big city, these tips will help you control your allergy symptoms while you're gone.  Travel to Warmer Locations Could Mean Allergens Are High If the weather where you live is still cold and wintry, it's easy to forget that in warmer areas of the country and the world, plants are beginning to bud and pollen count is rising. Read More 

The Good And The Bad Of Colonoscopy Screening For Colon Cancer

If there is ever a medical test that many people demur in taking, it is a colonoscopy test. The test in itself saves lives. Gastroenterologist surgeons use a scope to probe the membranes of your colon and rectum. The scope probes for evidence of polyp growths or other cancer cells and abnormalities. It is a screening procedure that is recommended for people over 50 years old. Colon Cancer Does Not Give You Any Warning Read More