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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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People Who Need To Get A Yearly Eye Exam Due To Risk Factors

Posted on September 4, 2015

Many people feel that they only need to visit an ophthalmologist if they have trouble seeing things or get an eye injury from sports, an auto accident or other causes. Although many Americans can get an eye exam every one to 3 years without any issues, there are other people who need annual eye exams or visits that are even more frequent. Senior Citizens Who Need Annual Exams If you are 61 years of age or older, getting an annual vision exam is smart. [Read More]

Top Tips For Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Posted on August 19, 2015

If keeping your heart healthy is important to you, you will need to be proactive. Take a moment to review the following top tips so that you can keep your heart as healthy as possible. Know Your Family History Not only do you need to know your family history when it comes to heart related problems, but you need to make sure that your doctor has that information on file. This way, your doctor will know whether you may be at risk for various cardiac problems now or in the future. [Read More]

Diet After Dental Implant Placement

Posted on August 6, 2015

Since dental implants usually fuse with the jawbone, the advantages of dental implant placement usually go beyond helping a person to get a perfect smile. Implants usually help to prevent jawbone loss, something that may happen if a person goes without teeth for a long time, and the stability that they provide usually makes activities like chewing more comfortable. However, before implants can grow strong enough to support a dental crown, they need to time to bond with both the jawbone and the gum tissue surrounding the implants. [Read More]

Sex And Superstition: Don't Believe These 3 Lies About Stds

Posted on July 27, 2015

From Kentucky to South Dakota, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spreading rapidly from partner to partner. There are some really dumb myths that cause people to engage in the risky sexual behaviors that lead to STDs, and the following 3 are the worst lies: Sexually transmitted diseases are only a concern for younger people. There's this silly idea floating around that sex is no longer risky once you pass a certain age. [Read More]