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Everything you need to know about nutritional health consultation

Everything you need to know about nutritional health consultation

Thousands of diet plans, hundreds of exercise regimes, ample of free advice and conflicting information on the internet makes newbies aiming at shedding those extra pounds frustrated, disappointed, and hopeless! What’s worse, the concept of optimal nutrition undergoes a change every decade adding to the woes of those who thought they did it right.
Symptoms of heartburn

Symptoms of heartburn

What is heartburn? When stomach acid flows up into your esophagus, it causes a burning feeling in your chest and throat. This feeling is known as heartburn. This feeling becomes difficult to handle after eating food and can last for several hours. Heartburn is common and can be taken care off with over-the-counter antacids.
Benefits of health consultation

Benefits of health consultation

Health consultation (medical/general consultation) is a regular appointment between a general physician and a patient which aims on discussing the health status of the client. During the consultation session, the doctor will ask you several questions and conduct a checkup based on your medical issue. Although, health consultation is just not restricted to general physicians, one can also approach a specialist for specific kind of physical or mental distresses.
Tips to travel with an ADHD-affected child

Tips to travel with an ADHD-affected child

It can be very challenging to travel with your ADHD child because it disturbs their daily routine. But with some planning, you can make your trip very pleasant and enjoyable. To keep your child happy and have fun during your vacation, you need to follow these simple strategies. Preparation: Children with ADHD don’t like it when their routine is disturbed.
Adult ADHD – Symptoms, challenges and treatment

Adult ADHD – Symptoms, challenges and treatment

Many people think Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated only with kids and children outgrow those symptoms. But 60% of children will still have symptoms of ADHD like impulsiveness and hyperactivity even as they become adults. It is believed that about 5% of young adults, both men, and women, in America are diagnosed with the symptoms.
How ADHD affects relationships?

How ADHD affects relationships?

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) can be very straining on relationships. People with ADHD find it difficult to be in a relationship. Maintaining a relationship with a person with ADHD sets lots of challenges. Due to their neurological disorders, they are pictured by their partners as: Distracted Forgetful Poor listeners When one of the partners has ADHD, most of the responsibilities like managing chores, finances, parenting and organizing fall on the non-ADHD partner.
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD

Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) refers to symptoms like impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity. ADD symptoms can affect both children and adults. However, the symptoms start to show in the early childhood. About five million children from 3 to 13 years of age suffer from this condition in the US.
How to maintain good gallbladder health

How to maintain good gallbladder health

Here is a quick biology class for you. Let’s understand the importance of a gallbladder in a human body. Despite being a tiny organ, gallbladder is responsible for the proper functioning of the entire body directly and indirectly. It looks like a pear and has three segments to it, the fundus, the body, and the neck.
Your diet post gallbladder surgery

Your diet post gallbladder surgery

If you have just had a gallbladder surgery, or are going to have one, and want to know how the surgery will affect your diet, read on. Gallbladder surgery in medical terms is called Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and is considered to be the best method for treating gallstones that causes lot of pain.
How to select the best orthopedic surgeon for yourself

How to select the best orthopedic surgeon for yourself

One’s decision to undergo any major orthopedic surgery is a vital one and not to be trifled with. The rest of one’s life depends on the outcome of the surgery. So, what are the elements that go in making the outcome of the surgery a desired one? The first and foremost thing to check up on is the surgeon who is going to undertake the replacement treatment; thereafter, comes the device that is going to be used, the hospital where the operation is to be conducted, and the trust, rapport and comfort level you have with the surgeon and the support staff.
Common eye ailments of the retina and their symptoms

Common eye ailments of the retina and their symptoms

The eye, like any other organ of the body, is prone to may diseases: some degenerative and some as a consequence of another disease. The eye has a two-part lid with long lashes. The frequent closing and opening of the eyes in conjunction with tears keeps the eye clear and lubricated.
How are retinal and macular disorders treated?

How are retinal and macular disorders treated?

The retina is the most important part of the eye. It is the continuation for the central nervous system (CNS) and the only part of the eye that is visible from the outside. It has about 125 million photosensitive cells called cones and rods non-uniformly distributed over the entire retina.
Retina: Some common complaints and their treatments

Retina: Some common complaints and their treatments

The e ye is one’s window to the outside world. It is important that we protect this gift with all our efforts. To fulfill that, one needs to know what the common ailments the eyes suffer from and the ir signs and symptoms and the fact that not taking precautions has great potential for serious damages.
Five enjoyable yet effective exercises for first timers

Five enjoyable yet effective exercises for first timers

For beginners, the thought of starting a new workout routine from scratch may seem like a daunting task. However, exercising is not just about doing intense workouts at home or sweating it out on a treadmill at the gym. You can opt for numerous other ways to shed weight and tone your body while enjoying your workouts.

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