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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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Picking The Correct Eye Care Professional For Your Vision Needs

Posted on March 18, 2015

If you are experiencing problems with your vision, you will want to make an appointment with a professional to help you find the proper solution. Picking the right eye doctor, however, may be a bit confusing. There are three types of eye care professionals to choose from: an optician, an optometrist, and an ophthalmologist. Here are the difference between each profession to help you decide which you want to see for your eye needs. [Read More]

Older Adults: Pick A Mini Trampoline Over Walking As Your Primary Exercise Routine

Posted on December 17, 2014

Trampolines aren't just child's play anymore. In fact, if you're an older adult, you may want to invest in a mini-trampoline, or "rebounder," because using one has benefits that are important specifically to you. It's Low Impact, But Has High Results A mini trampoline's flexible mat is attached to springs, so landing on one is much softer than it would be if you were jumping up and down on a floor. [Read More]

When Seeing Isn't Believing: Identifying Visual Perception Problems

Posted on December 12, 2014

Sometimes, a child who successfully passes a vision screening may still have difficulty differentiating certain letters, numbers, shapes and colors. In those cases, the problem isn't the child's vision but visual processing. In most cases, your child's optometrist will diagnose visual processing disorder after evaluating the condition of the eyes and basic vision. There are a few different types of visual processing problems, and understanding each one can help you to identify and work around your child's unique needs. [Read More]

No, Celebrities Are Not Born With Perfect Teeth

Posted on December 10, 2014

Have you ever noticed how flawless your favorite celebrity looks every time you see him or her on television? They flash a smile so perfect you are blinded by it. Despite what you may think, celebrities are not born with flawless pearly white teeth. They had crooked, chipped, stained, and missing teeth just like you do at one point in time. They just went to a cosmetic dentist and got their teeth fixed with crowns, veneers, dental implants, and bridges. [Read More]