It can be difficult to define a mental health disorder for a number of reasons. For one thing, mental health disorders typically occur in groups. Anxiety’s comorbidity with depression (and vise-versa) is a commonly recognized phenomenon. It can also be difficult to pinpoint exactly where mental health ends and where mental illness begins, which brings us to one of the …
Natural health experts and wellness influencers far and wide have long been touting the benefits of starting each day with a cup of warm lemon water. However, from a dental standpoint, this health habit has the possibility to wreak havoc on the enamel of your teeth. As a Rexburg cosmetic dentistry office, one of the things we often see is …
A laminectomy is a surgery meant to reduce pressure on the nerves in the spinal cord. This is typically accomplished by removing part of a vertebra. Post-laminectomy syndrome is a condition in which patients continue to experience pain after the surgery has taken place. This is a specific case, but PLS is often used to refer to persistent pain following …
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition in which the nerve root in the cervical spine – the section of the spine between the cranium and the thoracic vertebrae (which attach to the ribs) – becomes damaged or inflamed. This causes various neurological issues. Symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy The neurological issues resulting from cervical radiculopathy radiate from the neck and into the …
Sleep is one of the most essential aspects of our health and well being, but it also seems to be one of the most elusive. Many of us aren’t getting enough sleep and even those of us who are getting the correct amount of sleep aren’t getting proper sleep. It is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep-related …
Cancer is always scary and alas very common. Moreover, everyone is at risk of getting cancer. Likely, we have some good options for cancer treatment that can sometimes give promising results. One of them is chemotherapy. This type of cancer treatment works by destroying fast-growing cancer cells, however, it also has unpleasant health effects. Although chemotherapy kills cancer cells, it …
Most car accidents aren’t the dramatic events you see in the movies. There are rarely complex forms of destruction complete with acrobatics of glass and steel. In reality, most car accidents are fender-benders. They’re awkward, annoying encounters that lead to insurance exchanges and a few words with a police officer. However, you’d be surprised how even minor car accidents can …
Within the last month, routines and lives have been upended across the globe. None of us have ever been through something like the COVID-19 Pandemic, and there is a lot of uncertainty that arises when there are no clear answers for the future.
Periodontal disease is commonly referred to as “gum disease”, “gingivitis”, and “periodontitis”. These terms are usually correct, but there are some technicalities that need to be cleared up. Gum disease – A synonym for periodontal disease. Gingivitis – The first stage of periodontal disease (usually accompanied by mild symptoms, often reversible) Periodontitis – The advanced stage of gum disease (usually …
With the Coronavirus taking over the world, keeping clean has likely never been more important. Not only should we be washing our hands frequently throughout the day, but we need to make sure that our homes are kept clean too. There are plenty of steps that can be taken. Some are pretty obvious. Others are not as well known — …