Chronic sleep deficiency can lead to serious health problems, so an ongoing lack of sleep is nothing to ignore. If you have serious sleep issues, a sleep study can help a doctor determine the root cause of your issues so you can receive proper treatment. Those with sleep issues such as restless legs syndrome, chronic snoring, narcolepsy (sudden daytime sleep attacks), and insomnia are good candidates for a sleep study. There is a lot of activity going on in your brain even while you’re ... [Read More]
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Talk About Diets with Your Doctor
Proper nutrition is a crucial component of any weight-loss plan, because severe or drastic diets tend to cause the body to lose weight inefficiently. A good weight-loss diet should be balanced and wholesome, and it will ideally be crafted for your own body. Your body uses the important fuel you provide it – the food you eat – to constantly regenerate new cells. Therefore, there is no denying that food is a critical part of who you are. Indeed, you are what you eat. If you want to shed some ... [Read More]
All About the CryoProbe
The CryoProbe® may sound scary, but it actually just looks like an oversized pen. Your doctor can use this device for many applications – from precisely removing skin imperfections to performing internal surgery and removing cancerous tumors. A CryoProbe delivers cryotherapy via liquid nitrogen to treat many kinds of lesions on and around the body. Its prefix is taken from the Greek word kryos, which means cold. What Is the CryoProbe? Cryotherapy treatment uses extremely cold liquid ... [Read More]
Electromyography (EMG) vs. Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
Here are the differences, in a nutshell, between two common diagnostic tests used to identify disorders that involve the muscles and nerves: electromyography and nerve conduction studies. Electromyography (EMG) Electromyography records the electrical activity of muscles when at rest or when contracted to determine muscle health. During an electromyography, a pin with a tiny electrode is inserted into the muscle to be tested. The pin is connected to a special recording device. You will be ... [Read More]
Treatment Options for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, which occur when the veins within the anus and rectum become swollen, are a common reason for rectal bleeding. Also referred to as “piles,” hemorrhoids often are the result of straining while trying to have a bowel movement, although they are also quite common during pregnancy. If you think you may have hemorrhoids, don’t worry, there are a variety of treatment options available. Here is what you need to know about hemorrhoids – what they are and how to treat them. Types of ... [Read More]
