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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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Two Lesser-Known Jobs In The Medical Field That Require Minimal Schooling

Posted on November 26, 2014

When most people think about careers in the medical field, they thing of being nurses, x-ray technicians, doctors and the like. However, there are numerous other jobs in the medical field to consider, and some of them don't even require you to spend countless years in school. If you like the idea of helping others, consider these two careers, each of which requires a different skill set and will allow you to help patients in ways you've probably never thought of before. [Read More]

4 Signs That Show You Might Have Arthritis

Posted on November 21, 2014

If you have been having some trouble with your joints lately, you might find yourself wondering if you actually have arthritis. By taking a look at the following four signs of arthritis, you might have an easier time deciding that it is indeed time to call for an appointment with your family doctor. Extreme Fatigue It is important to remember that fatigue can easily set in when you are not making sure that you are getting plenty of rest each night. [Read More]

How Rehabilitation Works To Treat Drugs, Alcoholism And Other Addictions

Posted on November 20, 2014

There is no real difference when trying to treat an alcohol, drug or substance addiction.  The same methods are used in figuring out what the patient needs.  It seems a little redundant to prescribe drugs to treat a drug or substance problem, but medications are an important part of the rehab treatment.  Rehabilitation, in addition to other methods of alcohol treatment, can prevent long-term serious problems that may turn fatal.  Since no one form of rehab treatment works for every patient, rehabilitation centers match the programs to each individual's unique issue. [Read More]

3 Things You Should Know About The Dental Crown Recovery

Posted on November 19, 2014

If you have already scheduled your appointment for your dental crown to be put on, it is important to make sure that you are preparing as much as possible for what you will be going through. The more you know, the easier the recovery process will be for you. Also, should you need to go for another dental crown in the future, you will already know what to expect. Take It Easy [Read More]