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Weight Loss Tips: Real-Life Steps That Worked

When my second child was born, the pregnancy triggered an autoimmune disease that made weight management extremely difficult for me. I gained a lot of weight after he was born and my doctors kept telling me that I needed to drop some of the weight for my cardiovascular health. Despite all of my best efforts, weight loss was a real challenge. I finally discovered the process that worked for me and allowed me to keep my autoimmune antibodies down at the same time. I created this site to help others follow my journey and learn from my experiences to help them lose weight as well.

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Understanding Your Child's Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery

Posted on May 15, 2016

Kids on the autism spectrum often struggle with an Achilles tendon that doesn't grow properly. This is usually caused by walking on the toes, because walking that way prevents the child's heel from touching the floor. A shortened Achilles tendon can actually hinder your child's overall mobility in the future. If your child has to undergo surgery to stretch the tendon, you'll have to follow it up with physical therapy. Here's a look at what you can expect from that therapy process. [Read More]

In Your Face! Treating Your Skin Right

Posted on April 29, 2016

If you don't treat your skin right, then it can lead to you looking aged before your time and leave you dealing with certain conditions, such as acne, skin blotches and even skin cancer. The way you take care of your skin will depend a lot on the type of skin you have, but there are also other procedures to put into your regimen, no matter what type of skin you have. [Read More]

How Physical Therapists Treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Posted on April 14, 2016

Some physical therapists are specially trained to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)—a condition that causes dizziness when you change position or move your head. The cause of BPPV, which is the most common cause of vertigo, is a dysfunction in the vestibular system in the inner ear. Although the condition can range from mild to severely debilitating, in some cases, the condition is effectively treated in a single physical therapy session. [Read More]

What To Expect During And After Your Laser Hair Removal Appointment

Posted on April 13, 2016

Does the prospect of never having to shave again sound appealing? Then you may want to consider laser hair removal. It may sound a bit strange to have lasers targeted at your skin, but really this procedure is quite simple. After a few sessions, your hair will be greatly diminished if not gone completely – so you can throw away your razors and hair removal products once and for all. Here's a closer look at what to expect during and after your laser hair removal session. [Read More]