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Medical Treatment and Autism: Tips For Success

Having a child with autism poses a whole new set of challenges in parenting. Not only do you have to address behavior intervention and education, but even basic medical care can be a challenge. Kids with autism are often more sensitive to sensory input. I struggled a lot with helping my child through doctor visits, but when it came to medication dosing, I couldn't make any progress. I worked with my child's doctor to find compound pharmacy options and in-office treatments that worked better. This site explains the trial and error we experienced and I hope it helps you to find ways to make your child's health care easier.

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Tips For Avoid Ear Damage While Attending Concerts

Posted on April 18, 2016

It's common for people to lose their hearing as they age, but getting hearing aids from a hearing specialist can provide a valuable helping hand for those who have struggled to hear. While the aging process is often associated with hearing loss, it's important that you don't put yourself in jeopardy of increasing your risk of hearing challenges at any age. One place that many people find themselves exposed to extremely loud music is at concerts. [Read More]

3 Simple Ways To Improve Your Mammogram Experience

Posted on April 1, 2016

Statistics show that one in eight American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis isn't something that any woman looks forward to, but finding out if you have this disease early in its development could improve your chances of successfully treating breast cancer. Mammograms play an essential role in the early detection of breast cancer, so taking the time to ensure your mammogram is as accurate as possible can be beneficial. [Read More]

Understanding Pernicious Anemia: How It Can Affect You

Posted on March 18, 2016

When you go to your primary care physician for mysterious symptoms, there are many conditions that you may fear you are suffering from. However, pernicious anemia may not be one of them.  In fact, it is highly unlikely that, prior to your diagnosis, you had ever heard of pernicious anemia. This little-known ailment may actually be quite a bit more common than many people think or realize. Get to know more about pernicious anemia and how it can affect you so that you can best protect yourself from this health condition as well as get treatment if you do receive a diagnosis. [Read More]

How Acupuncture Can Treat Knee Pain

Posted on March 17, 2016

Knee injuries resulting from skiing, skating, and falling down on the ice are common over the winter. The pain can linger on for many weeks and months. The use of pain medications can dull the senses and make some people feel groggy during the day, and because of this, they would prefer to have an alternative way to manage the pain in the knee. Acupuncture is an alternative to pain medication that has been used for centuries in China and other parts of the world. [Read More]