Health Choices With Peg

As you go through a pregnancy, one of the most exciting factors is the ability to see the growing child through an ultrasound. When you get ultrasound baby pictures, it's fun to share them with family and friends. One of the best occasions to share these images at is a baby shower. Instead of just giving printed images, there are four ways to turn the pictures in fun designs that can be shared at the party.

If you are like most new parents, you delivered your baby and expected to go home with a healthy newborn a few days later. Unfortunately, that is not always possible and one reason for the concern is known as either congenital hip dislocation, dysplasia of the hip or other similar terms. Your son or daughter's congenital hip weakness may have been diagnosed as part of the screening soon after birth or at any time prior to their first birthday.

If you suddenly feel a twinge in you back after lifting something or getting injured, you probably have a muscle knot. Muscle knots are often called trigger points, or TrP, and they occur when muscles can't relax. These points can be anywhere on the body, but the TrPs in the latissimus dorsi, the lower back muscle, and the trapezius, the huge muscle between your back and shoulder blades and neck, are the most susceptible to them.

Did you know that 5 out of 6 children will get an ear infection before they are 3 years old? Ear infections are incredibly common, and because of that, parents should be aware of what to look for and how to treat the problem. Here are some things you need to know about ear infections. What Causes An Ear Infection? Ear infections occur when there is fluid behind the eardrum that becomes infected.

Concussions are a common injury for hockey players. Concussions are responsible for a whopping 10.3% of injuries sustained during games and 6.3% of games sustained during practices. Here are four things hockey players need to know about concussions. How do concussions occur? Concussions occur when an impact to the head shift's the position of the brain inside the skull for a short time. The brain returns to its normal position, but the damage has already been done.

If you often work with your hands and frequently experience pain and numbness in them, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a nerve condition that can make your hands so weak that you can't grasp or hold onto anything. Here is what is causing your pain and what you can do to prevent it from getting worse. An Irritated Nerve is the Problem A large nerve runs down your forearm, through your wrist and into the palm of your hand.

Seasonal allergies may seem horrific when they are happening, but there are much worse things than hay fever. Some allergies can cause a serious condition called anaphylaxis, which if not treated quickly, can result in death. Some of the deadliest allergies involve something each of us is exposed to every day: the very food we put into our bodies. Peanuts and Tree Nuts A peanut allergy is the most common cause of death by allergic reaction to food, with the allergic response occurring within minutes of ingesting the nuts.