How Diabetes Affects Your Teeth And Your Ability To Get Dental Implants

Posted on: 8 October 2015

One of the main challenges of living with diabetes is finding ways to control your blood sugar. This is often done by taking insulin, but it can also be accomplished through healthy lifestyle choices. Failing to control your blood sugar levels can lead to a variety of different health issues, including problems with your teeth. This can lead to cavities forming on your teeth, gum disease, and tooth loss. If you have had a hard time with maintaining healthy teeth, you should know that dental implants are an effective form of tooth replacement, even for people with diabetes. [Read More]

What Natural Treatments Can Help Manage Your IBS Symptoms?

Posted on: 24 September 2015

If you've recently been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you may be relieved to finally put a name to the periodic constipation, diarrhea, and other unpleasant digestive symptoms that have been plaguing you for some time. However, even with medication to help manage the underlying ailment, you may desire additional relief from your recurring symptoms without turning to even more drugs. Read on to learn more about several alternatives to help manage your condition in a natural way. [Read More]

Oral Health: How It Can Affect Your Fertility

Posted on: 4 September 2015

If you are trying to conceive, you likely are meeting with doctors and specialists who are helping you to understand and solve the puzzle that comes when men and women are unable to get pregnant. Surprisingly, many other aspects of body health, including oral health, affect fertility. Here are some factors about the heath of your teeth and gums that could be a factor in fertility. Gum Disease Scientists are starting to realize that gum, or periodontal, disease, has a bigger impact on total body health than people might assume. [Read More]

5 Effective Glaucoma Treatments To Discuss With Your Ophthalmologist

Posted on: 25 August 2015

You found out you have glaucoma, now what? Glaucoma is one of the top reasons people suffer from vision loss and complete blindness. If caught early, the optic nerve damage can be managed. It's important to do everything you can to have your glaucoma treated as quickly as possible at a clinic like Country Hills Eye Center. If you are trying to figure which type of treatment you want to agree to, here are your options. [Read More]