Even if you rinse out your contacts lens case regularly, you will still want to have your contacts lens case replaced at some point. Otherwise, your case can begin to harbor bacteria. The bacteria that are often transferred onto contact lenses can cause red eye and eye infection. Sometimes, this can lead to a condition where your eyes will be intolerant to contact lenses for awhile.
Contact Cases and Bacterial Growth…
Pregnancy is one of the most joyous and exciting times of your life. With all the excitement, pregnancy also brings along a number of new experiences, including an ultrasound. Many expectant mothers have an idea of what an ultrasound is, but not necessarily how to prepare for one. Taking a few moments to educate yourself will make your experience less stressful and more rewarding.
Wear Loose-Fitting Pants
Depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy, you know that holding your bladder for long periods of time is a challenge–if not impossible!…
As people age, their bodies begin to weaken. This can lead to serious injuries and painful conditions, all of which can be helped with regular physical rehabilitation. If you have an elderly loved one that needs to start taking this kind of therapy more seriously, then the following tips can be helpful to you in persuading them:
Show some scientific studies: There are many studies out there illustrating the positive effects of physical rehabilitation.…
As the temperatures are warming up, you’re probably really looking forward to catching some rays and enjoying the higher temperatures. As someone who wears glasses, however, you could be worried about how you will be affected by the summer heat. Luckily, following these summer tips for people who wear glasses will help.
Get a Pair of Prescription Sunglasses
One of the best investments that you can make for summer is in a pair of prescription sunglasses.…
Do you need or does someone you love need to make frequent trips to the hospital? Are you going to be moving to a new city? If you’re moving to a city away from family and friends, it can seem challenging trying to decide on a new hospital for your treatments. Here are some recommendations on things to look for:
Distance: The hospital closest to your home may be the best for your needs, but don’t discount hospitals that are a little further away.…
Although there is no cure for asthma and allergies, there is treatment available to control the symptoms. While your symptoms of allergies and co-existing asthma may be mild and occur infrequently at first, they can become more severe. It’s time to see a doctor when symptoms interfere with your sleep and routine day-to-day activities. Treatment by an allergist (or immunologist) will help you get your symptoms under control, which will improve your quality of life.…
Having to use a walker, cane or other mobility aid does not mean you need to be stuck with the same, mundane chrome as everyone else. Why not liven up your day with a little decorative creativity? Here are some ways to add some bling to that boring, aluminum apparatus.
Paint and Rhinestones
Add some color to your device with some paint. Spray paint comes in almost any color from neon green to black.…