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Don't Neglect Mammograms out of Fear

I waited longer than I should have to start getting regular mammograms. I know they are important, but I have fear of new procedures, and I let this fear hold me back from starting this important health screening. I didn't get my first one until I was 55, and it was only after I had a small lump on my underarm that had me fearing the worst. I finally had my first mammogram. It was quick and easy, and my doctor made me feel very comfortable. I was told my small lump was just a small bit of scar tissue, thankfully, but it was a blessing in disguise that it gave me a scare. I now have regular mammograms now that the "fear of the unknown" is gone. I created this blog to encourage other women to not be afraid of mammograms! They are faster and easier than you think!

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3 Benefits Of Using Your Doctor's Patient Portal

Posted on June 1, 2015

A patient portal is a great way to stay informed about your past and current medical treatments, scheduled surgeries, referrals, and prescriptions. The portal also makes it easy to reschedule your appointments or change personal information ahead of time, which benefits you when you need to move or travel. Patient portals are private and secure, which means that you can take your time to read about your health without the prying eyes of others. [Read More]

What You Need To Know About Your Child's Tonsils

Posted on May 16, 2015

Tonsillectomy used to be a popular treatment just a couple of decades ago. It was nothing for a throat infection or a breathing problem to be solved with the removal of tonsils and adenoids. Now, these treatments are considered more extreme for solving these health problems and aren't recommended as much. As a parent, you need to know if it is appropriate to have your child's adenoids or tonsils removed and what to expect. [Read More]

Acupuncture Exercises You Can Do At Home To Relive Tinnitus

Posted on April 30, 2015

If you suffer from tinnitus, acupuncture is one way to relieve the constant sound in your ears. If you don't have time to fit an acupuncture visit into your schedule, try out these three at home acupuncture exercises listed below. These at home exercises may relieve your tinnitus until you can make it in for an appointment with your acupuncturist. 1. Massage Around Your Ears To experience relief from your tinnitus, you don't even have to massage your ears directly. [Read More]

Safe And Silent: Ultrasound Therapy Uses Superior Imaging To Target Saggy Skin

Posted on April 15, 2015

If you're longing to achieve a younger look without surgery, consider the new ultrasound therapy called Ultherapy. It's been available in the US for a while now, and is showing great promise as a noninvasive way to rejuvenate skin. It uses cutting-edge technology to stimulate collagen production in problem skin areas. The transducer has two elements. The laser transducer the doctor uses to deliver the therapy has two elements. One element is the imaging element. [Read More]