Deanna Rhodes

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Choosing Better Medical Care

Do you remember the last time you realized that you were having serious health problems? I have never been someone who was completely in-tune with their own health, which is probably why I began focusing more on getting enough exercise and dieting properly. I started working with my doctor to get things on track, and I was really impressed with how many different options there were to help me to improve my health. This blog is all about choosing better medical care and knowing when to take hold of your health. Check out this blog to learn how to manage your own health.

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Body Pain And Nutrition: How Physical Therapy Can Help

12 May 2019
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If your body pain keeps you from enjoying full meals during the day, do something fast. Keeping your body well-nourished is one of the best ways to fight pain. If you're unable to sit down long enough to eat a full meal, your health could decline. Learn how good nutrition affects your pain and how physical therapy can help. What Should You Know? Nutrients, such as vitamin A, riboflavin, and magnesium, can help ease pain in your muscles and bones. Read More …

Tips For Patients With Back Issues

16 November 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Chronic back pain can be a serious problem that many people will develop. Unfortunately, patients will often be unprepared for the steps that can be taken to effectively treat chronic back problems. Seek Professional Treatment When patients first start to develop chronic back pain, they may attempt to push through the pain and hope that it gets better on its own. While there are some back problems that can heal on there own, patients should always seek medical care if this pain persists for more than a few days or seems to occur on a regular basis. Read More …

Three Factors That May Prevent a Wound from Healing Quickly

9 November 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Depending on the type of wound that you suffer, you'll need to decide whether you should seek emergency medical care or treat the wound yourself. Unless the injury is severe, self-care is often the first choice for many people. After you've cleaned the wound, applied anti-bacterial cream, and bandaged it, you'll need to give it some time to heal—you'll keep an eye on its progress, of course, and seek medical care if the wound appears to be infected or is otherwise showing signs of worsening. Read More …

Learning To Care For Your Tracheostomy? 5 Tips To Help You Avoid Complications

9 November 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you've been given a tracheostomy, be careful how you treat it. You now have a surgical incision in your windpipe, which will require special handling. Your tracheostomy will make it easier for you to breathe. Here are five crucial steps you need to take to avoid problems with your new tracheostomy. 1. Practice Good Hygiene When it comes to protecting your tracheostomy, you need to practice good hygiene. Germs and bacteria can get transferred from your hands directly into your tracheostomy through the stoma in your windpipe. Read More …

Why Precision Therapy Is So Important For Cancer Patients

9 November 2018
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you have skin cancer, your doctor might have talked to you about precision therapy. Basically, precision therapy involves having various diagnostic tests done to determine exactly which treatments you need and when they should be done. Now that diagnostic tests and medications are improving a lot in the world of cancer treatment, precision therapy is becoming more and more possible. Working with your doctor and focusing on precision therapy is important if you're a cancer patient for these reasons. Read More …