The Healthy You Is the Better You

Posted on: 17 April 2023

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, and it's essential to receive adequate care during this time. There are four types of pregnancy care: traditional care, group care, midwifery care, and home birth. Here is some information about the different types to help you make an informed decision. Traditional Care Traditional care involves seeing an OB/GYN or a family doctor for regular checkups throughout your pregnancy. These checkups usually occur once a month for the first 26 weeks of pregnancy, every three weeks for the next 6 weeks, and twice a month until the 36th week. [Read More]

Posted on: 15 March 2023

Anyone who has suffered from a gastrointestinal problem knows how complicated it is to rehydrate. This is because whenever there's diarrhea because of food poisoning, for example, the gut is so sensitive that even water can trigger a puke reflex. In this sense, there's a need for an alternative way to rehydrate to alleviate symptoms and avoid further complications. This is why there's an increased use of IV therapy in these sorts of conditions. [Read More]

Posted on: 3 February 2023

Physical therapy effectively addresses balance problems, as it provides tailored strategies and exercises to improve balance. Because balance requires coordination among the sensory systems in your body, it is important to have a qualified therapist providing guidance. Here are a few strategies physical therapists may use to help with balance issues.  Sensory Re-Education Physical therapists are specially trained to help people with balance issues. Through sensory re-education, they can help retrain the body's pathways to improve balance and prevent further injuries. [Read More]

Posted on: 4 January 2023

If you want to go on birth control, now's the time to visit your gynecologist. You'll need to gather a lot of information before you choose the birth control that's right for you. Luckily, your gynecologist can give you the answers you're looking for. If you're not sure what you need to consider when choosing a birth control plan, read the list provided below. Here are four issues to discuss with your gynecologist. [Read More]