Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
Eating should be a pleasurable experience, but for 60 million people in Portland and across the country, there is less enjoyment in mealtime because the dessert that follows is a painful, burning sensation in the chest called acid reflux. What is Heartburn and How Can I Treat It? Nearly one in five people in Oregon…
10 Foods to Eat When You Have a Sore Throat
Sore throats cause discomfort for people of all ages in Portland. Often the first sign of a cold or upper respiratory infection, they can leave you feeling miserable and not wanting to eat—but it’s important to fuel your body when you’re sick in order to speed up the healing process. Nutrient-Dense Foods for Colds and…
How Sleep Impacts Physical & Mental Health
If you aren’t getting enough sleep in Portland, you are putting your physical and mental health at risk. Experts have long recommended a minimum of seven hours of sleep a night (eight is ideal). Yet many Americans don’t put in the effort to ensure they reach this goal. Blame it on technology, or Netflix, or…
Hearing Aid Specialist In Portland Oregon
The Benefits of Having a Portland Hearing Specialist Early detection increases the odds of successful treatment for all types of hearing loss. In many cases, the only way to determine if your hearing is healthy is to visit a hearing loss specialist or audiologist for testing. Regular hearing exams can help your hearing loss specialist…
Summer Nosebleeds: Here’s What to Do
Most people in Portland have experienced at least one nosebleed in their lifetime. While they can be scary – nobody wants to see blood pouring forth from a body part – most often, they are harmless. If you should experience a nosebleed this summer, taking the proper steps to staunch the flow of blood will…
Surprising Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease in Portland is common; it’s believed that around 20 million people throughout the United States have a thyroid disorder of some sort – a number equivalent to 12 percent of the population. Despite its prevalence, there is a widespread lack of knowledge about what it’s like to have thyroid disease. You’ll probably find…
What’s Causing My Sore Throat?
At one time or another, pretty much everybody in Portland has experienced a sore throat. Whether the result of illness or overuse of the voice, sore throats are never pleasant. Most of the time they are harmless, but occasionally may indicate a more serious underlying condition. Knowing when to seek treatment is key to a…
Preparing for the Summer Allergy Season in Portland
For many Portlanders, the recent snow and cold of February is still fresh in their minds. Summer might seem far away still, but a recent spate of warmer weather leaves no doubt that it is fast approaching. The change in seasons spells misery for many people who suffer from allergies in Portland and across Oregon…
Will Plastic Surgery Make You Feel Better?
Plastic surgery is more popular than ever in Portland. Nationwide, there were nearly 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2017 (the most recent year for data), and the trend shows no signs of slowing – minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedures have increased 200 percent since 2000. There is no doubt plastic surgery improves your…
Penicillin Allergy: Less Common Than You Think
If you’ve grown up believing you’re allergic to penicillin, don’t be so quick to turn down the antibiotic next time you’re suffering from a bacterial infection. Research in recent years shows that penicillin allergies are far less common than we’ve been led to believe. How Do You Know if You Really Have a Penicillin Allergy?…
