Medicine

How To Check Your Own Pulse

Learning to and making a routine of taking your pulse can help you to recognize any type of irregular heart beat that you may have developed, like tachycardia or atrial fibrillation.  In order to measure your pulse, take the following steps: 1. Place your index and middle finger on the under side of your wrist.  [...]

Read the full article →

What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation (also know as A. fib) is a common heart disorder that is found in over 2 million Americans,  During an episode of atrial fibrillation, the two small upper chambers of the heart (the atria) quiver rather than efficiently beating.   During this period of “quivering,” blood is not entirely pumped out of the atria, [...]

Read the full article →

How To Choose A Plastic Surgeon

The field of plastic surgery has gown significantly over the last fifteen to twenty years and continues to grow as more people are seeking ways to achieve their ideal body image.  As a potential patient, how are you supposed to know what plastic surgeon to choose and what qualities are important?  As one would guess, [...]

Read the full article →

What Is Cardiomyopathy?

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that weakens and enlarges the heart muscle.  There are three types of cardiomyopathy– restrictive, hypertropic, and dilated- all of which affect the heart muscle.  Cardiomyopathy makes it more difficult for the heart to pump blood and deliver it to the rest of the body.  There are several causes of cardiomyopathy, including [...]

Read the full article →

What is Diabetes?

During the process of digestion, sugars and starches you eat are changed into glucose, a sugar that your body uses for energy.  Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps to control the glucose in blood.  Without insulin, your body is unable to either store or use glucose, so there is an overabundance of sugar [...]

Read the full article →

How To Care For A Deaf Dog

Much like humans, many dogs can suffer some level of hearing loss.  It is important for the dog owners to be able to detect the signs which may indicate a loss of hearing.  When such a situation arises, it is important for the dog owner to ensure that their furry family member receives appropriate veterinary [...]

Read the full article →

How To Prevent Scarring

People can get scars from surgery, acne, or abrasions.  Unfortunately, most of these scars are unavoidable.  However. if you have a plan to fight the scars, you can usually lessen the severity of them.  Following these steps can help to greatly reduce the appearance of scars: 1. Talk with your physician about the best way [...]

Read the full article →

How To Recognize And Treat Hypothermia

Symptoms of the onset of hypothermia include feeling cold (especially in the hands and feet), shivering, the slurring of speech, and a loss of coordination and balance.  Follow these steps to clearly identify that what a person is suffering from is hypothermia, and what you need to do to treat it: 1. It is important [...]

Read the full article →

How To Care For An Aging Dog

Dogs begin to show signs of aging anywhere between the ages of six and thirteen years.  Older dogs require special care and attention to keep them healthy, comfortable, and feeling loved in their old age.  Here are some steps to follow to ensure that your dog leads a healthy and happy senior life: 1. Ensure [...]

Read the full article →

How To Prevent Hairballs In Cats

Hairballs can cause vomiting, constipation, and loss of appetite in your cat.  Though rare, there are cases where removal of the hairball requires surgery.  Hairballs are a messy, and potentially costly issue that most cat owners have to deal with.  The best option is to prevent the formation of hairballs, in the first place.  In [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries