LANSING, MI - Visiting Dr. Holly Scott-Hetchler, dentist in Lansing, for regular checkups and cleanings twice a year can help prevent many dental problems, in addition to helping patients maintain optimal oral health for their lifetime. In order to provide her patients with the best care possible, Dr. Scott-Hetchler offers advice for her patients by sharing dental tips for when to visit her office for treatment. "Regular dentists allow us to find...more
The spaying and neutering campaigns have been a consistent force in American life for decades in an effort to reduce the pet population. However, one of the many side effects of avoiding this standard practice could possibly put your canine at risk for myriad health problems. If youve recently adopted a dog and have been mulling over your options in terms of spaying and neutering, the following health problems could convince you to bring your pet...more
The importance of drinking pure and hygienic water is not left unknown to anybody in todays world. It is in fact, not only about having proper arrangement of water cooler and filtration system at home but equally in the working places and offices as well because the diseases that take place from contaminated water can begin at the work place too. Hence, it is an immensely important duty on the part of the management body of the office to ensure the supply of safe drinking water and keep its employees healthy and fit through the setting up of office water coolers.While considering setting up a water filtration system at the workplace, the types of the water coolers and its compatibility too needs to be judged. Although the water dispensing systems, bottled and drinking water fountain are good to be set up in the office premises, the latter option is considered more reliable and safe. Bottled water filtration system wastes time, energy, manpower and the environment as well because the bottles need to be destroyed once their usability exceeds. So, the office water coolers prove to be the right option. But as these too are prone to get germ attacked and unhygienic; proper steps and...more
Time and again, many people as well as the media have recounted the benefits of tea. We are at the verge of making it as the national beverage of our country. So, why not we once again go through all the health benefits of this beverage! is derived from plant, which is scientifically called as Camellia sinensis.Tea plays a major role in keeping our...more
Daily oral care and personal hygiene requires a straightforward and crucial step and you need to take care of your teeth in order to protect it from decay, cavity and need to make it your companion when you turn old. It is not always because of your carelessness every time that you lose your teeth it is sometimes because of less iron in your body...more
Psychiatry is a medical stream devoted to the study and treatment of mental disorders. A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry is a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists deal with mental illness of the patients. There are many mental states which cannot be controlled or one may need proper treatment to cure it. Here the need of psychiatrists arises.Mental health is very important to maintain, along with good body health. Advanced lifestyle has lead to mental illness. Negativity may arise at any point of time around you, whether you are in the office, in a relationship or anywhere else. Your mental health can affect your daily life, relationships and even your physical health. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological satisfaction.Anxiety disorders is the most common group of mental illnesses. The sufferer has a severe fear or anxiety which is linked to certain objects or situations of life. Most people with an anxiety disorder will try to avoid exposure to whatever increases their anxiety.Mood disorders - these are also known as affective disorders or depressive disorders. Patients with...more
Postmenopausal women may be able to boost bone health by adding more vitamin K to their diet, along with a regular intake of calcium and vitamin D.According to a study published in the Calcified Tissue International, calcium and vitamin D...more
Six glasses of fresh orange juice or two cups of red bell pepper what do they have in common? Each contains 500 milligrams (mg) of Vitamin C. While thats five times more than the recommended dietary allowance of Vitamin C for adults (75to 90 mg...more
Nowadays insurance is a must for everyone. More importantly, it is aimed at individuals who have a history of health problems. Most health insurance policies available in the market come in two different plans Silver and Gold. Both plans are equally...more
WARWICK, RI - Experienced Middletown podiatrist, Dr. Robert Gallucci, is educating patients about the effects of flat feet on their health. Treatment and prevention of adult flat foot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as...more
Some people have their own business or job where they have to sit for hours in one position in front of their computer desk. The constant sitting position and immobility that these people have to endure may result in regular or chronic back pain. In...more
When you really think of it, childhood obesity is something that can have a huge impact depending on the circumstance.Childhood obesity has become a widespread and serious problem not only in the US but in many other countries as well. This problem...more