Most Canadians have heard the term “wisdom teeth”, but not everyone understands exactly what they are. Wisdom teeth are the third molars in a person’s mouth. These teeth erupt much later in an individual’s life than the rest of the teeth, which is why specialists coined them as wisdom teeth. These molars usually erupt between…
Addicts often wallow in addiction much longer than they should because of their inability to reach out for help. Most of the time, addicts try to keep their substance abuse secret from their closest friends and family. They don’t want to worry their family or have to face consequences for their behavior. And many times…
A herniated disk in the lower back generally causes sciatica. The disk then pinches the sciatic nerve, causing pain. Pain is mostly felt from the back and radiates down the sciatic nerve in the hip and buttocks, on to the back of the leg. This can be a sharp pain or a general numbness from…
In today’s climate of ever-changing health care coverage’s, it can be nerve-wracking to have to select a new physician. Perhaps this is why Consumer Reports states that “choosing a doctor is one of the most important things you will do in your life.” Whether the doctor you need is a primary care physician, orthopedic surgeon…
Getting involved in a car crash can be a scary and traumatic experience. After you’ve reported your accident to the law enforcement officials and discussed your injury with an auto accident attorney, you may need to deal with the ailments related to your vehicle crash. Relying on medications and pain killers can only mask the…
Although you can go to the doctor for a remedy for a common health complaint like a headache, or reach for an over the counter medication or treatment, sometimes those options are too expensive for everyday aches and pains. If you are currently out of certain medications, it is helpful to realize that other ingredients…
We have many goals in life. It can have something to do with staying in good shape, finishing a degree, buying a house or getting rid of an unwanted tattoo. In order to achieve your goal, you have to be very mindful about the importance of setting your objectives. Having the goal can push you…
The hospital system in Japan is world class. According to an assessment performed by the World Health Organization (WHO), of the globe’s national health care systems, Japan ranked sixth, behind France, Italy, Spain, Oman, and Austria. The United States, by comparison, spends a larger percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare than Japan,…
Many men base their masculinity entirely upon how much muscle mass they have and how much hair they are able to keep on their head as they age. Or, they may base how ‘manly’ they are on their sex drive. Unfortunately, there are many diseases that exist that can strip away a man’s physical and…
Many industrial workplaces contain health hazards, regardless of governmental rules and regulations which attempt to maintain acceptable safety conditions. Industrial chemicals can be toxic after prolonged exposure, or even short-term exposure, despite efforts to restrict them to a specific concentration in the atmosphere. Of course, bodily contact with many hazardous materials can result in immediate,…
