The article provides information in how to prevent and treat bruises. An acupuncturist recommends using cooling herbs that dilate blood vessels to clear bruises and suggests applying the herbal formula called San Huang San or herbal ice to bruises. A naturopathic doctor states that vitamins K, E,...
Dr. N. Shah at the University of Miami school of medicine notes that vitamin K cream is particularly useful to “reduce the severity of bruising, particularly in the initial days of application.”8 Vitamin K cream is often used to remove spider veins and to treat rosacea as well.9 Good ...
Ask your healthcare provider how to prevent or treat constipation. A support device such as a splint or brace may be needed. These devices limit movement and protect the joint while it heals. You may be given crutches to use until you can stand on your injured leg without pain. Physical ...
2. Prevent Bruising To minimize shoulder bruisingfind a bra with wider shoulder straps and/or add strap pads.For anterior breast bruising use less anterior compression – try an encapsulation or encapsulation-compression combination style. 3. Minimize Chafing ...
I really don’t know how old Oscar is, or how much time he has left, but we’ll keep a close eye on him and make him as comfy as possible. ED note: Both Oscar, a lutino male and Cricket, a whiteface hen, have since passed on. Cricket was the first to go, and disabled tiels...
Although long-distance cardio can be of value in boosting your metabolism and helping prevent obesity, doing interval training (also known as burst training) will likely be much more effective. That’s because intervals are more effective at adding muscle to your frame and helping tone you all ...
Oily skin can lead to acne breakouts as well as enlarged or blocked pores, fueling the growth of bacteria on the skin. These symptoms work together, as larger pores equal a larger amount of sebum production. If you’re noticing that your skin is becoming oily in humid we...
Can I prevent self-fracturing of my elbow? There is no way to fully prevent the self-fracturing of your elbow, but there are several ways you can help avoid it. First, be sure to follow the doctor’s orders after surgery. This can include anything from not putting weight on your arm ...
How do you prevent or hide dark under-eye circles? Share! I’m going to pay close attention to this post, because it’s only in the past year or two that my lack of sleep has caught up to me on my face. I try to make sure I drink lots of water, and I DO try to go to ...
Using area rugs to help your dog's mobility will greatly improve his quality of life and prevent painful (and expensive) injuries. Area rugs are simple to clean if your senior dog has occasional accidents and can be vacuumed just like regular carpeting. ...