Q: I scratched one of my eyes when I was tending some shrubs in my garden, and it’s not healing up very quickly. My eye doctor says that might take a long time. Is there anything I could do to make this better quicker?
A: It sounds like you have an injured cornea and that it is prone to poor healing, which is some bad luck on your part. You’ll likely need a ton of patience. Basic treatment for this includes warm compresses and indefinite usage of lubricating eyedrops. Sometimes the eye doctor can apply a contact lens to cover up the wound for a while. The very last resort is some kind of surgery to help smooth out the cornea. Let this be a gentle reminder to all gardeners to protect their eyes while working!
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Osteoarthritis Pain?
Do you suffer from pain, stiffness, and discomfort in your major joints like knees and hips? You may have osteoarthritis. In addition, to many non-drug therapies such as losing weight, exercise, and supports, there are some over-the-counter medications that can help. These include topical anti-inflammatories, acetaminophen, and oral anti-inflammatories such ibuprofen or naproxen. If a trail of over-the counter medications is not successful, there are prescription medications that could tried. While each of these options has some risks of side effects or drug interactions, your pharmacist can help you determine what option is best for you.
Ozone Anti-Aging
Ozone has remarkable versatility for disease management because of the increased oxygen utilization at a cellular level. The success of the treatment is dependent on the practitioner’s skill and judgment, as well as the proper integration of other skills, including acupuncture, detoxification, nutrition, and herbal medicines. Often, patients follow their doctor’s recommendations to resolve a specific acute or chronic ailment, and then continue with ozone treatments as an anti-aging tool. Many patients report increased energy, stamina, and resistance to colds and flus. These anti-aging remedy treatments are recommended for all patients when they reach their 60th birthday.
Struggling with Fertility?
Several studies have found that men and women who get acupuncture treatments — whether to treat conditions that can interfere with getting pregnant, or to increase sperm count and libido — have a higher rate of successful pregnancy and births. Acupuncture increases fertility by reducing stress, balancing the endocrine system, and regulating your fertility hormones according to several studies and medical research. Among many other benefits, acupuncture can provide better blood flow to the male and female sex organs, creating a stronger chance for an egg to be nourished and carried to term.
Denture and Oral Care
Place a towel in or fill the sink with water to avoid breaking your dentures. Brush your gums, cheeks, and tongue with a soft toothbrush after removing the dentures. Gently clean your dentures daily (do not sleep with your dentures in). Soak and brush them with a soft-bristled brush and nonabrasive denture cleanser (not toothpaste) to remove food and plaque. Don’t use denture cleansers inside your mouth. Place the dentures in water or a mild denture-soaking solution overnight. If you use a denture cleaner overnight, it is very important to rinse the dentures thoroughly before placing them back into your mouth.
Finding Love Later in Life
The dating world most certainly has changed over the years. Gone are the days where people rode the train to Winnipeg Beach and then danced the night away with their new found love! Online dating can be terribly dangerous with trusting people often preyed upon. Many people looking for love after long term marriages find themselves lost in the dating world once they lose a partner through death or divorce. Often people keep busy and active with work and upon retiring they realize they are truly missing the love and companionship the right partner and relationship provides. Trust in a professional matchmaker – Love is possible and fulfulling at any age!
Ways to Enjoy Meals for One
Living alone can be a truly positive experience and planning quality meals is a great way to achieve this.
Shop smart by:
• Buying items that will last the whole week, so you only need to shop once. Foods that maintain their quality when canned or frozen are a great way to stock your kitchen.
• Only buying what you’ll eat before it spoils. Purchase the exact number of meat you need for the week’s meals.
• Considering buying both ripe and unripe fruits that will ripen later. Remember, you can speed the ripening process by putting bananas in a bowl of tomatoes.
Heat Stress or Heat Stroke?
Unlike heat stroke, a person with heat stress doesn’t typically have an elevated temperature or confused thoughts. It’s common to have heat stress when playing sports in the heat or working with heavy clothing on. People with heat stress should go into the shade, take off extra clothing, cool their body with tepid water, and drink lots of fluids. It is more common to get heat stress than heat stroke, but if you’ve been in the heat for an extended period of time, and find that you have a temperature higher than 38°C and are showing signs of confusion, you should go to the hospital immediately.
A Botox Alternative
Botox is a quick fix that inhibits the muscle movements that cause expression lines. This immobilizes the muscle for esthetic effect, but can sometimes cause the muscle to atrophy. This is beneficial for those who want to achieve a more slimming appearance to their faces, but a great alternative to Botox is microcurrent treatments, which help to lift the face and plump the skin. Microcurrent treatments encourage cell physiology and growth by mirroring the natural current flow of the body. The process is also non-invasive, so no needles are required, helping patients to breathe a sigh of relief.
Finding Love Later in Life
The dating world most certainly has changed over the years. Gone are the days where people rode the train to Winnipeg Beach and then danced the night away with their new found love! Online dating can be terribly dangerous with trusting people often preyed upon. Many people looking for love after long term marriages find themselves lost in the dating world once they lose a partner through death or divorce. Often people keep busy and active with work and upon retiring they realize they are truly missing the love and companionship the right partner and relationship provides. Trust in a professional matchmaker – Love is possible and fulfulling at any age!
Sports Massage for Golfer’s Elbow
Do you suffer from pain and tenderness inside your elbow? The pain and inflammation are usually a result of overusing the arm in a sport like golf or volleyball, where you repeatedly bend the wrist (wrist flexion) against resistance. Activities that subject your wrist and fingers to excess or repeated stress, like through throwing, hitting, or improperly lifting, combined with poor conditioning or lack of adequate warm-up, can contribute to golfer’s elbow. Massaging and stretching the muscles softens up the tissues and increases the blood flow to aid healing, and improves muscle function. Golfer’s elbow is a very treatable condition, although it can take a few sessions.
