Dr. Aishwarya Joshi The word “cancer” doesn’t carry a positive connotation, and so, when a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, she may not have any idea of what lies ahead of her. The only thing one may think about is why it happened to them. They want to get rid of the cancerous cells from their bodies. … Read more
We have reviewed the best-weighted blankets for insomnia and restless legs. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. How does a weighted blanket help in insomnia? It is often an unrecognized fact that sleep is, in fact, a basic human necessity, … Read more
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition that causes loosening of the vaginal or rectal wall leading to protrusion of bladder, uterus, small or large bowels from vagina or anus. It is commonly caused due to growing age, normal delivery, and obesity. It damages the molecular structure of the body causing loss of anatomical support … Read more
A memory foam mattress can give good quality of sleep and be a good choice for the elderly. Sleeping position and surface are important criteria to ensure a restful sleep. One naturally tends to sleep in the position one is most comfortable in and there is not much control over that. But selecting the appropriate … Read more
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition among females. Pelvic organ prolapse, causes the pelvic organs to descend down. It is also called urogenital prolapse and it can cause protrusion of the uterus or the vagina or both. Rectal prolapse is also a condition of pelvic organ prolapse which affects both men and women. … Read more
A wedge pillow is a recommended tool for patients suffering from prolapse, be it pelvic organ prolapse or disc prolapse. In both cases, it helps in aligning the spine with hips and waist giving temporary relief to the patient. A wedge pillow, as the name suggests, is a wedge or triangular-shaped pillow. It can be … Read more
In this article, we will discuss how it is helpful to take a pillow between legs for back pain. Our advice, as always throughout this website is that the information provided is for general purpose. Please do speak to your health care provider about your specific case. Prevalence of Back Pain Back pain is a … Read more
Sciatica is a disease caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve which causes pain or soreness in the lower back and radiates down to one or both the legs. This pressure is usually caused by bulging of the spinal disc. Other causes can be due to the presence of tumors or cysts. If you are … Read more
Treadmills are safe for the elderly if used correctly. In fact, if you are looking for the actual products, we have reviewed the best treadmills for elderly. However, the if is a big IF. We need to be aware of the proper ways of using a treadmill, especially for the elderly. We also need to … Read more