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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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Here's What Everyone Needs To Know About Dry Needling

Posted on March 24, 2023

Are you dealing with chronic pain or tight muscles that just don't seem to get better, no matter how much rest, exercise, or stretching you do? If so, dry needling may be the treatment option you've been looking for. Here's a closer look at what dry needling is and who can benefit from it.  What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a type of medical therapy that involves inserting thin needles into the skin and underlying tissues to treat muscle pain, tightness, and spasms. [Read More]

Own A Medical Clinic? Two Reasons To Partner With A Surgery Facility Accreditation Compliance Consultant

Posted on February 8, 2023

Owning a medical center where surgical procedures are performed comes with a great deal of responsibility. The stakes are much higher than in many other healthcare environments because of the added risk that accompanies executing nearly any type of surgery. It's important for you to make sure your building is up to par so you can protect your patients and guard the reputation of your establishment. If you want to be absolutely positive that your medical clinic has everything necessary for approval, here's why you should start working with a surgical facility accreditation consultant right away. [Read More]

A Few Things To Put Your Mind At Ease About A Colonoscopy

Posted on January 6, 2023

If you have blood in your stools, chronic diarrhea or constipation, or if there is a history of colon cancer in your family, your doctor will suggest you have a colonoscopy. During this procedure, a gastroenterologist will be able to view the inside of your colon. This is done by filling your colon with air and then either inserting a flexible tube with a camera on it or using a CT scan to see exactly what is inside. [Read More]

Do You Need To Call The Pediatrician?

Posted on December 5, 2022

When should your child visit the pediatrician? Now that cold, flu, RSV, and Covid season is in full swing, take a look at what parents need to know about common pediatric issues and how a children's doctor can help. Should You Call With A Question? Your child has a fever, a sore throat, a stuffy nose, an injury, or just isn't acting like themselves. But you're not sure if you should call the doctor, consult the Internet, ask a friend, post a question in your local parent's Facebook group, or just wait it out. [Read More]