For those who receive regular manicures or keep their toenails painted at all times, mild to moderate nail fungus may sometimes reveal itself as a sneaky surprise once this polish is removed. This unattractive organism can cause your nails to become discolored, peel, or even fall off -- in some cases causing permanent damage to your toenail. However, the litany of potential side effects on some prescription nail fungus medication can sound even worse than the original issue for which you're seeking treatment.
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Installing a stair chair lift in your home can be a great way to improve your quality of life if you are wheelchair-bound or if you just have a hard time climbing up and down the stairs. However, your stair chair lift can be dangerous if you don't use it properly. Luckily, following these tips for safe stair chair lift operation can help you stay safe when you're using your new device.
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Patients facing cancer treatment often feel isolated and alone. Treatment can leave a patient exhausted and unable to participate in normal activities. Since many cancers can leave lasting effects and changes, normal get-well cards and other common get-well-soon items are not appropriate. Instead, there are other ways to show those going through cancer treatment they are loved.
Meals on Wheels with a Twist
Cancer treatment often includes radiation and chemotherapy, which can leave patients with less than a healthy appetite.
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Many new amputees struggle with questions about how shower time should work and what is best for their prosthesis and the stump. The truth is that there are many ways that amputees can handle shower time, with or without the prosthetic leg on. Your choice will depend on the type of prosthetic leg you have and what your preferences are. If you are a new amputee, these answers to commonly asked questions can help you decide what's best for you.
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A magnetic resonance imaging test, or MRI, is a diagnostic tool that provides images of vital organs within the body. The test is conducted inside of a special machine that encloses the body. Unfortunately, some people panic and have difficulty with the procedure because of the enclosed space. If you have a MRI scheduled, here are some ways you can beat MRI claustrophobia.
Request an open MRI. An open MRI does not require that you are completely enclosed during the procedure.
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