One of the most difficult parts of dealing with a tummy tuck isn't the pain—it's the drain tubes. Drain tubes are inserted in one or more spots to help prevent a buildup of fluid behind the surgical site. If you haven't had them before, you need to learn a few tricks for handling them as quickly as possible.
1.) Ask for a waistband while you are in recovery.
If you're lucky, a quick-thinking nurse will have an elastic waistband ready for you that has velcro straps in strategic areas—but don't count on it.
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Whether someone in your household has mobility issues or you live with aging parents that find climbing stairs difficult, a stair lift is an excellent resource. Unfortunately, not everyone knows all the facts about stair lifts, which may make them hesitant about getting one. Below is a list of important information you'll need when considering a stair lift for your loved one.
Stair Lifts Continue to Run Even in a Power Outage
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It's often said that a person with an addiction won't get help until they "hit bottom." An intervention is a way for friends and family to help the addict get to the bottom sooner rather than later and be standing there with an offer of help when it happens. The bottom comes in the form of consequences offered by the intervention participants if the addict doesn't accept help, like cutting them off financially or socially.
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Whether you're unsatisfied with the care provided by Western health practitioners or you're just always open to something different, it's worthwhile to identify an Ayurvedic practitioner working in your community and schedule an appointment. An Indian holistic-based practice, Ayurvedic care can benefit your health in a number of ways. As with other types of health practitioners, you can visit an Ayurvedic practitioner with a wide range of health complaints, from aches and pains to inflammation in your body to dietary concerns, and the practitioner will treat you in one or more different methods.
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Menstruation, in all its unpleasantness, is a necessary evil if you ever want to have children. However, there may be many telltale signs from early on that you do not have a normal menstrual cycle and/or normal blood flow during this time of the month. Here is how to identify the "not normal" period things so you can discuss them effectively with your OBGYN.
Blood Clots vs. Clotting Blood and Uterine Lining
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