Posts by Barry G
Bad Habits Can Lead You To Disease And Serious Health Problems
Bad habits, many of which you’re probably not even aware of doing, can actually lead you to getting sick and contracting serious illness. A bad habit is a negative behaviour pattern. Common examples include: procrastination, overspending, nail-biting and too much time watching television or using a computer. Bad Habits: Cracking Knuckles Cfrac,king knuckles may lead to arthritis. A substance…
Read MoreStroke Rehabilitation Restores Limb Function And Movement
Stroke rehabilitation begins once the patient’s condition has stabilized, which can be as soon as 24 to 48 hours after the incident. Early, individualized therapy helps improve chances of recovery. After leaving the hospital, the patient continues rehabilitation at a skilled nursing facility, inpatient or outpatient clinic, or at home. While some stroke survivors recover fully,…
Read MorePhysical Therapists Develop Affordable Camera System
Physical therapists often use expensive, over-engineered equipment that does its job well but is expensive. It’s one reason the overall cost of rehab can be steep, as buying and maintaining pricey equipment quickly adds up. For example, some of the more advanced systems involve multiple cameras that track how the arms, legs, and other parts…
Read MoreAcupuncture: What Is It, Does It Work?
Acupuncture relieves chronic pain by releasing the body’s energy through stimulating 14 energy pathways in the body. It releases the flow of the body’s vital energy or “qi” by stimulating points along 14 energy pathways. Thin pointed needles inserted into the body release natural painkillers, called endorphins, to boost blood flow and change brain activity.…
Read MoreDiabetes Control With Regular Scheduled Exercise
Exercise is especially important if you have diabetes. Regular scheduled workouts can lower your blood sugar and blood pressure, boost your energy, and improve sleep. For seniors, high impact exercises are unnecessary as there are plenty of other options. Diabetes: Walking It’s a simple way to get exercise and fresh air. It…
Read MorePromoting Good Nutrition Should Be A Priority for Clinicians
Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining good health and helping to prevent chronic disease. And yet when people visit the doctor, they’re unlikely to receive this kind of counseling as part of their medical care. Nutrition: Challenges in Addressing Nutrition in Clinical Settings Why isn’t nutrition more frequently addressed in clinical…
Read MorePink Eye In The Elderly: Symptoms And Treatments
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, can affect babies to senior citizens. However, it is more prevalent in children and the elderly. This is most likely due to their weak immune systems. The eye becomes red or pink, swollen, and irritated, and there may be mucus. Pink eye is highly contagious. Senior citizens may get pink…
Read MoreHip Replacement Therapy: Physical And Medical Treatments
Hip replacement therapy often begins within 24 hours after surgery. Therapy begins with simple exercises while sitting on a chair. The patients moves up to walking with crutches or a walker. As the patient gains strength, he/she starts to step, walk, and climb. Later on, they are encouraged to walk under their own power. Moreover,…
Read MoreOccupational Therapy, What Is It, How Does It Help People
Occupational therapy (OT) helps you handle and cope with pain, injury, illness, or a disability that makes it hard for you to care for yourself. It teaches you how to adapt. It can also help you perform any kind of task at school, work, or in your home. You’ll learn how to use tools if you need…
Read MoreMetabolism Booster Foods You Need To Lose Weight
What you eat can have a profound impact on your metabolism. Indeed, there are several foods that will get the job done. Some of these increase your metabolism by lowering inflammation while others increase metabolism by burning more fat. Here is a list of foods that will stimulate your metabolism and help you lose weight. …
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