Health education topics.
Dupuytren’s Contracture is a fairly common disorder of the fingers. It most often affects the ring or little finger, sometimes both, and often in both hands. Although the exact cause is unknown, it occurs most often in middle-aged, white men and is thought to be genetic in nature. This condition is genetic. Genetic means that … Read more
Achilles tendonitis is when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscle to the heel. This inflammation is often a result of a lot of stress on your calf muscles and Achilles tendon from either a sudden increase in intensity or frequency of exercise.
Impingement syndrome is the compromise of the bursa and rotator cuff in the subacromial space of the shoulder, causing pain with overhead or rotational movements like throwing or swimming. This syndrome is seen in people who do repetitive overhead activities. It is initially treated with rotator cuff strengthening exercises, anti-inflammatory medicine, and injections. If nonsurgical treatment doesn’t work, then acromioplasty can be done to open up the subacromial space and relieve pressure on the soft tissues.
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was a research study testing how what we eat effects our blood pressure. A diet reduced in total and saturated fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods was found to significantly lower blood pressure. In participants who had high blood pressure, the DASH diet lowered blood pressure to the … Read more
The following exercises can help you in rehabilitation of your shoulder joint after an injury or surgery. Keep in mind these exercises are meant for rehabilitation and reconditioning following surgery or injury. They are not meant to be used as a regular exercise routine for sports or conditioning. Rehabilitation is meant only to help you gain full flexibility, strength, and endurance and to help you regain normal function of your shoulder joint.
Crawling and toddling babies are very curious. They explore and learn by putting things they find in their mouths. There are many hazards around the house that can choke or poison your baby. As soon as your baby starts crawling, the floor must be kept free of small objects that can be swallowed. Choking Hazards … Read more
True food allergies are rare. What are often called allergies are actually reactions to foods. A true food allergy causes the immune system to defend itself against the food, treating the food as if it were a germ. The most common food reactions are diarrhea, vomiting, spitting up, and colic, followed by a skin rash, … Read more
For the first 6 months, breast milk or formula will provide your baby with all the vitamins and minerals he needs. Once your baby begins weaning, your pediatrician can check to make sure he is getting enough of the nutrients he needs for healthy growth and development. More About Starting Your Baby on Solids Foods … Read more
By age six months, infants need nutrients from food in addition to what is provided in breastmilk or infant formula. Babies need extra iron for optimal brain development, and zinc for their developing immune systems. It is especially important to introduce potentially allergenic foods to prevent future sensitivities. Such foods include wheat, nuts, eggs, and … Read more
Before you go grocery shopping for baby food, decide whether you will feed your baby homemade baby food or commercially prepared baby food. Your decision may be based on your lifestyle and your concerns about baby foods. You may want to use both homemade and commercially prepared foods. Commercial baby food. Ready-to-eat baby food from … Read more