For many who struggle with addiction, enrolling in an inpatient recovery center is the most effective way to pursue sobriety. However, that does not mean inpatient treatment is not without its challenges. In order to recover, you will need to face and address the challenges encountered along the way. Here is a look at a few of those common challenges, along with tips for addressing each of them.
Challenge #1: Telling people why you'll be gone
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Stem cell therapy is a promising new method that's being utilized all over the body to produce healing and recovery. One of the most promising applications for stem cell therapy is the knees. Knees are a common source of pain for many people as cartilage and cushioning in the joint begins to break down. Many people look to knee replacement surgery to put a stop to their pain, but are there alternatives?
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As a mother-to-be, it's natural to want the best childbirth experience possible. Most new mothers choose their obstetrician with care and may even tour the labor and delivery ward of the hospital they plan to use. Some will also hire a doula, or professional birth coach, to assist them both before and after labor.
Is a doula right for you? Here's what you should know about using a doula during your pregnancy and delivery.
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Hemorrhoids can be very painful and the bleeding is uncomfortable. A hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure, but this treatment is usually not the first option selected. There are conservative measures that are usually attempted first. However, if the conservative measures are not enough, you'll likely need a hemorrhoidectomy.
The Risk of a Hemorrhoid
Not only are hemorrhoids uncomfortable, but they can also cause permanent damage if they are not treated promptly.
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Summer may be ending, but the high temperatures are still present in many areas of the country. And with heat and outdoor activities comes heat-related illness and injury, which can be common in yourself or your children.
When you experience any type of heat illness, it is something you won't ever forget and something you won't want to repeat. So, to help prevent heat illness and injury, here are some tips to help prevent them from occurring, recognize them when they do, and get a helpful treatment.
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