Lifestyle Changes For Diabetes Control

"What's Wrong With Your Ear?" Managing Cauliflower Ear As A Fighter

15 November 2016

As a fighter, you've been through a lot of tough matches. However, the hardest you've come up against is your fight against cauliflower ear. This common cosmetic problem can be unsightly, but treatment is possible. Cosmetic surgery is the most permanent way to help treat this problem, though DIY methods such as draining are possible. Trauma To The Ear Can Cause Cauliflower Ear Fighters (such as the infamous MMA fighter Randy Couture) often have large deformities on their ear that look rather like cauliflower – giving the condition the name.

What's an IIC Hearing Aid, Anyways?

27 October 2016

If you've recently discovered you need hearing aids and are looking into your options, you might be surprised to find out how many styles of hearing aids there really are these days! One you're going to come across very often is called the IIC hearing air, or invisible, in-canal hearing aid. These are a popular option among patients since, as the name suggests, they can't easily be seen. However, they're not exactly for everyone, so you'll want to evaluate the pros and cons before you opt for them.

Depression And Chronic Illness: Two Reasons Why They Are Inexorably Linked

11 October 2016

When you suffer from a chronic illness, your chances of becoming depressed increase significantly. In the general healthy population, approximately 10 to 25 percent of women and 5 to 12 percent of men suffer from depression. In the chronically ill population, however, the instances of depression can be as high as 33 percent. Why is depression so much more prevalent in individuals with chronic illness? The reason is twofold. First, many illnesses can cause depressive symptoms on their own.

Cryotherapy For Prostate Cancer

8 September 2016

For men with prostate cancer, plenty of treatments are available. However, staging is the most important factor to consider when deciding on a treatment option. The size of your tumor, location and whether it has spread to other parts of your body are other factors. Cryotherapy is a new treatment for early stage prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know if you're considering this treatment option. How It's Done

Hands Looking A Bit... Old? Consider Hand Rejuvenation Treatments

8 September 2016

Are your hands beginning to show signs of age such as wrinkles, age spots, and a thin appearance overall? Hand rejuvenation treatment is a collection of procedures that can restore a more youthful look to your hands. Meet with a cosmetic surgeon, like one at Medical Skin Care Center, and they can help you decide which hand rejuvenation procedure or procedures are best for your needs. Common options include: Dermal Fillers