Is Laser Refractive Surgery Safe? Who Can Do It?

Refractive surgery, performed to correct vision problems, has evolved significantly in recent decades. In the 1980s, the so-called scalpel surgery (radial keratotomy) treated cases of myopia through cuts made in the cornea by the ophthalmologist with a diamond scalpel. The process was manual; its long-term results were unsatisfactory in most…
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Dietary Changes to Prevent Kidney Stones

Our kidneys do an incredible job of cleansing our bodies of toxins, bacteria and other impurities. However, if the kidneys are not functioning properly, they can start forming kidney stones. Kidney stones are hard, crystalline mineral deposits that can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there are a number of dietary changes…
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