A heel spur is a calcium deposit which causes a bony bump on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. Without visible X-ray evidence, the condition is sometimes known as Heel Spur Syndrome. Usually heel spurs are painless but may sometimes cause heel pain.

Asthma

Know the Difference: Asthma and COPD

People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma are familiar with the common symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It’s easy to mistake one condition for the other as they have one big thing in common: The inability to get enough air into the lungs.

Osteoporosis

Avoiding Osteoporosis for Women

Women can face a multitude of health issues, but one that is very common is osteoporosis or a disease of the bones. Basically, osteoporosis makes bones weaker and more brittle and therefore more susceptible to breakage. According to womenshealth.gov, the bones most commonly affected are the hip, wrists, and spine (vertebrae).

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Allergies and Asthma: Nebulize and Exercise It!!

Asthma is a disease that affects the bronchial tubes in our lungs that brings the air we breathe into and out of our lungs. There are many triggers for asthma, and one of the most popular is allergies. This is called allergic asthma and contributes to a great deal of asthma cases.

Diaper Rash

Adult Diaper Rash: 5 Tips For Treatment and Prevention

Incontinence or involuntary urination is a problem that many people including adults face. But as technology advanced we got a solution to prevent wetting our bed or pants. Adult diapers are the answer to many of our dilemmas regarding incontinence.

Diaper Rash

Adult Diapers and Diaper Rash

The causes of incontinence can be plentiful, but the result can be discomfort, embarrassment, and even pain due to “diaper rash.” So, no matter what solution you choose to treat your diaper rash, the number one treatment method is diligence. Inspect your skin often and thoroughly and never delay dealing with any problems.

Paraplegia

Keep Moving! Living with Paraplegia

A lack of mobility is associated with a spinal cord injury and paraplegia. While this may be the case, there is no reason you should become housebound and not enjoy this wonderful world around us!!

Migraine

Easing Your Migraine Pain

Nothing can ruin your day more than the pain associated with a migraine headache. To steal a line from the old Excedrin commercials, “I’ve got an Excedrin headache this big” does not even begin to describe the suffering those affected by these headaches endure.

Insomnia

Let’s Get 40 Winks: Beating Insomnia

We all crave a restful, full night’s sleep. Unfortunately, this eludes some people and they can end up with a restless night sleep making them fatigued and tired the next day.

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