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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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Benefits Of Ketamine Therapy For Severe Depression

Posted on December 12, 2019

When a person is severely depressed, quality of life can be minimal and relationships and employment can suffer. Most people who are severely depressed want to get help and feel better, but treating depression is complicated, and what may work for one person may not be effective for another. If you are battling severe depression, you may want to speak with your doctor about ketamine therapy. If you're a good candidate for ketamine therapy, you will receive IV infusions at a clinic while under the close supervision of a medical professional. [Read More]

3 Important Tips When Selecting An Ob/Gyn For A First-Time Pregnancy

Posted on October 11, 2019

If you're pregnant, then you'll need to start seeing an Ob/Gyn. This specialty doctor will monitor your pregnancy to make sure there aren't any major complications. Choosing one of these doctors for the first time doesn't have to be difficult thanks to these selection tips.  See Who's In Your Insurance's Network It's so important to choose an Ob/Gyn that is under your insurance's network because if you don't, you would have to pay a lot of out-of-pocket costs that could severely hurt you financially. [Read More]

Steps For Addressing Your Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on September 18, 2019

A man's sexual health can an important quality of life factor that can impact confidence as well as personal relationships. While a man may not enjoy thinking or talking about this problem, it can be useful to become informed about the potential treatment options that are available. Consider Getting In Better Shape Being in poor physical shape can be a major contributing factor to erectile dysfunction. When a man has poor conditioning, it can weaken the effectiveness of their circulatory system. [Read More]

Why It's Important For You TO Undergo Early Psoriatic Arthritis Treatments

Posted on July 9, 2019

When your body's autoimmune system is not functioning as expected, it unintentionally attacks your body's healthy tissue. That sometimes sets off a condition called psoriatic arthritis (PsA) that causes itchy skin. Psoriatic arthritis also causes you to develop joint ailments such as stiff, painful, and swollen joints. You must seek treatment for these symptoms. If you fail to seek early treatment for your symptoms, inflammation that accompanies this condition can damage your tissues and joints. [Read More]