While they are not usually painful, itchy, swollen and irritated gums are a nuisance. Since the symptoms are often mild, most people ignore their symptoms and hope they will go away on their own. Unfortunately, itchy and swollen gums can be a sign of serious gum disease that will only get worse without treatment. Itchy gums also have other causes. Therefore, it’s vital that you find out the cause of your condition as soon as possible.…
It is an unfortunate fact of life that there are many injuries and diseases that can result in both permanent disfigurements and functional problems. Luckily, medical procedures have been developed to help individuals correct many of these issues. Yet, reconstructive surgery is not an area of medicine that most people have much experience needing, and if this is true with your situation, you may be making the mistake of believing a couple of myths about these life changing procedures.…
Menopause can be an uncomfortable and disorienting time for any woman, but the often misunderstood stigma surrounding hormone replacement therapy has left many without an option for relief. Yale University estimates that as many as 50,000 menopausal women have died prematurely from conditions that could have been treated by hormone therapy since 2002. If you are suffering from the effects of menopause or a hysterectomy, learning the truth about bioidentical hormone replacement could relieve your symptoms with fewer medical risks than traditional medications.…
