Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 5 March 2015

When you discover that you are pregnant, you couldn't be happier. And you also want to be sure that you do everything possible to keep yourself and your growing child as healthy and safe as possible. While most people rely solely on medical care through an obstetrician, this can provide you with limited options and one sided care. If you are looking for a more holistic type of pregnancy and childbirth, there are options available to you in addition to regular medical checkups with your obstetrician. [Read More]

Posted on: 24 February 2015

After undergoing skin cancer surgery, you may have some scarring over and around the site. If the scars are located on your face, neck, or some other visible area of your body, you may feel uncomfortable about what you choose to wear each day. There are things you can do to minimize the scarring in your skin, including these three below. 1. Apply Organic Coconut Oil to Your Scars Organic coconut oil contains beneficial nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants that heal and protect your skin after surgery. [Read More]

Posted on: 12 February 2015

Caring for your aging parents or grandparents can be tough, especially when dementia becomes an issue. As a caregiver, watching your loved one's mind diminish can be heart breaking and stressful. Some aspects of dementia like sundowning syndrome can cause remarkable memory loss and odd behavior, leaving only remnants of familiarities behind in an elderly mind. Sundowning describes odd behavior in people suffering with memory loss from Alzheimer's disease or dementia, typically affecting sufferers only during the evening hours near bedtime. [Read More]

Posted on: 5 February 2015

While most people know that dying is an inevitable part of life, few people want to take the time to think about their own death. Funerals are often associated with mourning and sadness, but what if they didn't have to be? Adding some interest to the thought of an afterlife can reduce the negative feelings associated with funerals. Here are 3 of the most unusual burial practices available on the market today. [Read More]