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Consumer awareness of optimal wellness has risen throughout the years. More effective treatment options, better access to information, and greater individual choice allows patients to have more control in managing illness. Individuals have taken great strides in incorporating healthy habits to combat disease and lead longer, more fulfilling lives. Assisting people in creating a more […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is a mental illness that often goes undiagnosed in war veterans. Dr. Harry Croft, former Army doctor and psychiatrist and author of I Always Sit With My Back to the Wall, has evaluated over 7,000 post-war veterans and shares his view in a recent Huffington Post article. Dr. Croft hopes to

People who abuse drugs or alcohol are often the last to know that they have an addiction because they cannot see the signs of their own problem. If you are beginning to wonder whether your habits are just normal social drinking and recreational drug use or a true addiction then you might want to learn

The more you drink, the more you put yourself at risk for developing cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver. It is a progressive disease wherein the tissues of the organ are slowly being replaced by hard, scar tissues. Because of the scarring, the liver eventually stops functioning normally as its blood supply diminishes.

Dentists have been performing oral surgery for thousands of years.  The first fillings, for example, were henbane seed and mastic, a resin made from plants.  Some cultures even had dental drills a couple thousand years ago. You think dentists today have a bad rap!  Imagine what early patients would think if their dentist had to

Drive for any extended period of time and one thing becomes painfully obvious: Eating in the car almost always involves settling for fried foods and fast options that just don’t align with strict dietary goals. For this reason, drivers taking a longer drive will want to plan ahead and make sure that they give themselves

If you enjoy running, you may want to get your dog to be a running partner. Maybe you want them to run with you so that they also get plenty of exercise or maybe you just want someone with you while you run. Either way, turning your dog into your running partner requires work, and

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as a chronic brain disease that is characterized by relapses, compulsive drug seeking, and continued use despite negative life consequences. Addiction is just like any other illness: it is preventable, it is treatable, it changes a person’s biology, and when left untreated, it can last a

When you or a family member becomes ill and needs the services of an experienced doctor, how do you go about picking one? It can be a difficult and daunting task because essentially, you are putting you or a loved one’s life in someone else’s hands. You want the best treatment possible, but how do

If you ask dentists how to brush your teeth to get maximum results, the majority of them would suggest starting with investing in an electric toothbrush. These types of toothbrushes aren’t simply those containing a battery, but rather connect to the wall through a recharging station. While they cost more than a regular toothbrush you