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Scalp Acupuncture And Children With Autism: Information For Parents

Experts believe that autism now affects around 1 in 68 children and is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. The disorder affects children in different ways, and doctors and parents must consider multiple treatment options to help kids cope with the condition. Aside from drugs and therapeutic interventions, some parents are now considering the potential benefits of scalp acupuncture. Learn more here. What to expect from scalp acupuncture

Stinging Insect Allergy: What You Need To Know

Whenever most people are stung by an insect, they usually experience redness and on-site swelling (which means swelling that is relegated to the area at which the person was stung). However, there are a few people who are not so lucky. Did you know that the stingers which many insects use are generally filled with venom? Some unlucky individuals are particularly susceptible to this type of venom and can experience symptoms that range from extreme discomfort, to swelling all over the body to an inability to breathe.

In Need Of A New Knee? The 101 On Knee Replacement Surgery

From osteoarthritis and sports-related injuries to an automobile accident, it is easy to see the numerous ways you can damage the cartilage and bone of your knee. This damage may cause daily discomfort and pain, but it can also decrease your mobility. While many people learn to live with this pain, repairing the cartilage and bone is possible with knee replacement surgery. Considering an estimated 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed successfully each year, undergoing this procedure to reduce your own pain and restore full mobility is smart.

Too Busy To Get Back Into Shape? Realistic Weight Loss And Fitness Tips For Working Adults And Parents

If you're a professional, parent or both, you know how difficult it can be to find time for your kids, work and relationships, let alone time to visit the gym. If staying in shape has been pushed to the bottom of your priority list, you might be wondering how you can fit focusing on yourself and your health into your busy schedule. With a little imagination and some legal steroids, it is possible to fit the dream of achieving a toned, amazing body into your already busy schedule:

Cancer Pain Management - Making The Most Of Your Medical Marijuana

If you have cancer, then you will likely go through quite a bit of pain while dealing with the disease. This is especially true if the cancer is more advanced or if you have large tumors pressing on the nerves within your body. Not only will the cancer itself cause pain, but so can surgeries as well as radiation and chemotherapy treatments. A pain management center can offer assistance in managing chronic or long-term pain.