Life after addiction is rarely a clear-cut process. After all, quitting your drug of choice is only the first step. True addiction recovery can also require a change in your mindset, habits, and even your social circle. When so much change is necessary for overcoming drug addiction, we know that the future can feel lonely and [...]
The wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to erupt in the oral cavity. They are named because they appear at an age - around 18 to 21 years - when one is expected to become maturer, wiser, and more responsible. Contrary to their name, wisdom teeth are notorious for causing various dental problems - making [...]
Depending on the U.S state you live in, there are specific lockdown regulations in place, which are a legal requirement to adhere to. With the recent surge in cases over the past few months, some restrictions are getting tighter, which means that you’re more than likely to be urged to stay at home by the government [...]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) can be a distressing condition to live with on a day-to-day basis. When you find it difficult to urinate, potentially losing hours of sleep due to increased trips to the toilet, finding a solution is paramount. However, while there are conventional medical procedures to deal with your enlarged prostate, these sometimes have [...]
'An apple a day keeps a doctor away.' So goes the familiar saying that reminds us fruits are essential to a healthy diet. Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals needed by the body for a robust immune system. They're also a good source of fiber digested by good bacteria in your gut. A daily serving [...]
Using and sharing prescription drugs without a recommendation from a doctor does not sound like a big deal, but it can land you in deep trouble. There are federal and state laws against it, so picking a pill from your medicine cabinet can have implications more serious than you imagine. You should not use one prescribed [...]
Oral health care also involves the prevention and treatment of various disorders of the throat and the mouth. One of the most common forms of oral health conditions is periodontitis. Periodontitis is caused when plaque, which is caused by bacteria, gets accumulated to the point where the patient experiences inflammation of the gums, pain, and bleeding. [...]
Headaches and migraines affect most people at some point in their lives, but if you’re unlucky enough to suffer from recurring pains in your head, it can have a seriously detrimental effect on your life and even limit your ability to perform everyday functions. While normally most headaches aren’t particularly a cause for concern, on-going problems [...]
Chronic pain is often a debilitating condition that leaves patients dependent on painkillers. Prolonged use of these medicines usually has serious side effects, which you would want to avoid. But walking on the fine line between pain relief and side effects is often a challenge. However, you can rely on alternative therapies like CBD for winning [...]
We all know how toxic our lifestyles have become as compared to the cavemen. Have you ever wondered why they had fewer diseases at the time or how they lived for so long without having to go through lethal disorders like ours? Well, the reason is simple – their lives were based on a natural and [...]
There is an interesting connection between the gut and the brainwave. The gut tells us everything about the problems in our bodies and tell us how to react to them. The human body is considered to be a supercomputer where the organs work in a joint manner passing off the information on the progress made by [...]
Improving and protecting your vision is easy. However, because many of us take our sight for granted, we might not realize something is wrong until our vision has become directly impacted or has started to deteriorate. To keep your vision from worsening you need to start taking your eye health seriously. That means making lots of [...]
To get the best out of life, maintaining a healthy body and brain is a must. Lifestyle choices play a huge role in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Having a sound nighttime routine ensures that your brain and body get rested properly, promoting good sleep and good health. If your body and brain don't rest [...]
Aging brings about many changes, including physical, mental, and emotional ones. These changes are sometimes negative and sometimes positive, and as you get older, you should do everything you can to focus on the positive ones and prevent the negative ones. One way to do this is by adopting healthy habits that you can live by. [...]
Detoxing can be hard, but with some forethought, you’ll be able to make it a lot easier. There’s more to it than just following instructions: it can be an intensely personal experience. If you’re thinking about giving your systems a break and pulling out the toxins, then read on and find out how to make your [...]
Eating a nutritious diet is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, but if you’re not used to cooking and preparing meals, the effort involved can be a major obstacle to achieving your dietary goals. Read on to learn ways you can make meal prep fun instead of a chore and find meal prep resources [...]
Physical fitness will enhance your brain potential -- resulting in better academic performance or turning you into a more insightful employee. In fact, fitness is so important to some people that they use professional writers whenever they need help with their homework in order to leave more time for exercise. A workout acts as an eye [...]
The hectic pace of modern living has brought on a surge of chronic illnesses, more instances of work-related burnout, and general dissatisfaction with our lives. Simply residing in a crowded, noise-polluted city already means that you likely don’t spend enough time in nature or sunlight, so nutrient deficiencies become a norm, and stress our second nature. [...]
CBD has emerged as a healing aid during the recent years, as the substance is no longer known for just recreational value. It is now known for diverse medicinal benefits extending to the treatment of chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Beyond the therapeutic value that it delivers for everyone, CBD is specifically useful for women. [...]
In recent years, everyone on a personal and commercial level is trying to be more eco-friendly. The high rate of climate change, global pollution, and health are all reasons we’re trying to take a more green approach. We see plenty of cleaning supplies now that say “non-toxic” or “natural” that don’t have harsh ingredients, which are [...]
Diabetes is an invisible illness, in terms of what it is doing to your body behind the scenes. You don’t just take your insulin and you will be fine. Many parts of your body can become severely damaged, and therefore you need to get regular check-ups. Many of the issues you can face as a diabetes [...]
You might think that it is a right of passage in old age to have loose teeth and to lose some of your teeth. While this is still a common problem for aging adults, the statistics for this have lowered since the 1970’s. Why pay attention to those statistics? Well, they show that there are ways [...]
If you have a loved one that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, you may have a lot of questions regarding what is going to happen, how fast it will happen, and what activities are safe or not safe for your loved one to participate in. While you may have a lot of questions that seem [...]
As children head back to school and the weather starts to turn colder, there is generally an increase in cases of the common cold. In addition to dealing with the threat of COVID-19, the common cold affects millions of Americans each year. It is estimated that children experience between 8-12 colds a year while adults fare [...]
