2016

Stressed About Breasts: Why You Could Be Having Trouble Breastfeeding (And What Can Help)

Breastfeeding your new baby can be a time of wonder, relaxation, and bonding. But if you spend more time stressing out because of the pressures of your breastfeeding experience, it can be easy to get pessimistic about the whole endeavor and sink into a constantly anxious state of being. So what are some of the reasons that you could be having a difficult time breastfeeding your infant – and what are the solutions to these problems?

Does Neck Laser Surgery Work?

When you suffer from chronic spinal pain in the neck or back, you are probably too familiar with pain relievers. You may also have undergone physical therapy and other treatments for your spinal issues. In addition, you may have suffered years of pain and frustration due to these problems. After a time, surgery may be your only option. If you need an operation, should laser surgery be a part of the plan?

Should You Have Your Tonsils Removed As An Adult?

If you spent your college years pulling all-nighters and eating a less-than-balanced diet while rarely getting so much as a cold, you may be dismayed that you now seem to be susceptible to every sore throat and sinus infection that makes its way around your office -- despite taking better care of yourself now than you did in your early twenties. While this increased susceptibility to viruses can often simply be attributed to the aging process, in some cases, it may indicate a problem with your tonsils or adenoids that could require removal.

Alternative Treatments And Approaches To Breast Cancer: Options To Discuss With Your Oncologist

If you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, or you suspect that due to a genetic predisposition for the disease you will develop it, you may want to look at various treatments and/or preventive measures that could help. Some of these are a little extreme and may be reminiscent of stories of celebrities who have done the same, but the end results are unarguably positive. Other options may require time, paperwork and your oncologist's backing.

Here's When You Should Not Wear Your New Contacts

Switching from glasses to contact lenses (from an outlet such as A New Vision) is an exciting change, especially if you weren't keen on how you looked with glasses or they didn't suit your lifestyle. While contact lenses take a bit of work in the morning and evening, you'll soon get used to this part of your day and won't be able to help smiling when you catch a glimpse of your glasses-free face in the mirror.