How To Improve Your Skin With Chemical Peels

Posted on: 14 May 2015

If the sun has robbed your skin of its youthful appearance, you may want to consider visiting a cosmetic dermatologist to find out if a chemical peel might be helpful for you. Chemical peels are professional treatments that are used for many types of issues with the skin, and there are many types available for you to choose from. What Is a Chemical Peel? A chemical peel involves placing a solution over your entire face, except for your eyes and mouth. [Read More]

3 Tips To Help You Afford Straighter Teeth

Posted on: 29 April 2015

Straight teeth are more than just a cosmetic concern. When you go to your dentist with jaw pain or pain or difficulty when chewing, your dentist may inform you that your crooked teeth are causing the problem and refer you to an orthodontist for braces. However, orthodontic care is expensive, and dental insurance, if you have it, often doesn't cover braces. Even if you do have insurance and it does cover braces, you may find it doesn't help much with the cost. [Read More]

4 Medical And Non-Medical Treatments For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted on: 7 April 2015

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints in a symmetrical pattern, but can affect organs, such as the heart, lungs and eyes. The complex nature of RA can make finding the right treatment difficult. Managing symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, requires suppression of the immune system to minimize disease activity and finding ways to reduce flares. Prescription And OTC Medications When treatments are successful in slowing the progression of the disease, many people with RA have already suffered joint damage or deformities that cause pain and can contribute to difficulties performing routine tasks. [Read More]

Dental Duels With Your Teen: Should You Advance Or Retreat?

Posted on: 31 March 2015

As a parent of teenagers, you have to choose your battles. There are many issues your teens can take up arms with you about in the course of any 24 hours. As the responsible adult, you have to decide which ones warrant battle advance--and which ones warrant retreat. Some of those issues you choose to retreat on are lessons they need to learn on their own, sometimes painfully. One of those issues in your home might be your teens' oral health. [Read More]