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Try Shock Wave Therapy To Heal Plantar Fasciitis

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If you’ve been trying to heal your plantar fasciitis with conservative therapy at home and having no success, you may worry that surgery is the only option. Before you decide to have an operation on your feet, make an appointment with a podiatrist such as Laurel Podiatry Associates to discuss extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), also known as lithotripsy. This treatment may heal the condition and help you avoid having foot surgery.…

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Do Contacts Cause Eye Infections?

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Many first time contact wearer are concerned about the safety of their eyes. There is a misconception that contact lenses cause infection. However, this is not true when following your optometrist’s instructions on how to clean and when to replace your contacts. Here are a few points to consider about the causes of eye infection and lenses. Why Infections are a Concern Improper care leads to developing numerous infections. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cornea infections send patients to the emergency room almost one million times each year.…

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Two Alternative Medicine Solutions For Holiday-Induced Stress

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The holidays are a time of joy, family, and fun. Of course, not every holiday experience is carefree and relaxing. In fact, the holidays, while fun, can also be extremely stressful and anxiety-causing. You may think that there is nothing you can do about your holiday-induced stress other than suffer through it with a smile plastered on your face. However, there are several alternative medicine remedies to help you deal with your holiday-induced stress so that you can get through the holidays unscathed and with less stress.…

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3 Ways To Care For Your Knee Brace

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A knee brace supports your knee in weak spots. Many people, including athletes, wear knee braces after a knee injury. If your chiropractor has prescribed a knee brace, you will need to care for it. This care entails ensuring that the plastic, elastic, and metal parts of the knee brace remains in great condition during its wear. Here are three ways to care for your knee brace. Proper Placement Make sure that you’re following your chiropractor’s instruction on using the knee brace.…

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How Do You Know That You Have A Deviated Septum ?

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Having a deviated septum means that one side of your nose is narrower than the other. Most people’s noses aren’t exactly symmetrical, but this only becomes a problem if the deviation is severe. In that case, you may suffer from facial pain and frequent headaches. Unfortunately, a deviated septum does not always have clear-cut symptoms. Nevertheless, you should suspect the condition if you:   Experience Frequent Nosebleeds Frequent nosebleed is one of the tell-tale signs of a deviated septum.…

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