Category: Health

How to Rebuild Trust AFTER Addiction

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Once you have made it through your addiction, you must leave the drug rehab centre at some point. One thing you need to keep in mind is that you have likely burned some bridges along the way or said some hurtful things to those that you love. It happens. Many people are quite understanding because they know that you were under the control of your addiction.

Now that you will be leaving the rehabilitation facility, it is time to work on some of those relationships, but how can you once trust has been broken and stomped on? Below, we will go over some ways that you can begin to build trust with your loved ones AFTER you have overcome your addiction.

  1. Be Proactive in Relationships

One of the best ways to rebuild trust once you have beaten addiction is to be proactive in your relationship with people. This means that you should reach out to them, suggest things for the two of you to do, and show them that you care and appreciate them in your life.

You can confide in your loved ones and you can be there for them as well. One of the reasons why your relationship may have fallen apart in the first place is because of your lack of presence. Make note of this and promise to be different and involved. Remember, actions speak louder than words, so make sure your actions are heard.

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Pilates for People with Disabilities

Pilates for Disabilities

People with a disability are the most at risk of unhealthy weight gain and losing muscle tone, especially if they are wheelchair bound for most of the time. It is essential for them to have some kind of exercise to increase lung function and keep their cardiovascular system healthy. Pilates will not only keep them more flexible, give them more stamina and boost muscle strength; an added benefit of exercise is that it increases endorphins in the body and so makes you feel good rather than depressed, something that many disabled people struggle with.

Pilates is one form of exercise that many disabled people can take part in because it is low-impact. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 20th century to help injured dancers and athletes recover their strength, the movements have been adapted from ballet, yoga and callisthenics. In the United States alone, over 11 million people practice Pilates.

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6 Reasons for a Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction

According to dental care experts, many people don’t like going to a dentist in case they have to have a tooth out.  The best way to avoid the need for an extraction is to go regularly so your teeth are kept in good health. Extractions don’t usually take very long and you won’t feel much pain at all. What is usually felt is the pressure as the tooth is pulled out and this doesn’t even hurt.

You’ll need to have an injection to numb the site, such as the gum surrounding soon to be removed wisdom teeth, but once the first one is done it is unlikely you’ll feel any more that are needed. As soon as the site is completely numb, the tooth will be extracted, usually in a very short time if there are no problems with it. You’ll have a wad of gauze placed into the cavity to bite on and help stop the bleeding.  Then you’ll be informed of aftercare procedures to follow.

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Ways to Quickly Refuse an Alcoholic Drink in Public

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If you are on the road to sobriety, maybe you have had a stay at a drug rehabilitation facility and you will find that there are many social pressures along the way. Drinking has become an activity that is done for fun, to entertain, and more. Unfortunately, just because you are on your path to becoming sober, the world around you does not stop or end the pressure.

When you are out in public, you will find that you are offered drinks from time to time and you need to fight the urge to have one. If you are faced with a situation where the pressure is on, utilise one of the ways below to quickly squash the pressure and continue down the right path.

  1. Mocktails Are Your Friend

If you are in a social situation where your friends are drinking, do not be afraid to drink a mocktail. This is also what most drug rehab centers suggest. But, wait, what is a mocktail? It is a non-alcoholic version of a cocktail. When you order one, consider ordering your favourite juice or combination of juice with some carbonated or bubbly water. You will feel like you are part of the crowd without actually having any alcohol.

  1. Focus on a Different Subject

When presented with a drink or asked why you are not drinking, don’t hesitate to change the subject and move on to something else. Simply switch over to something that has been on your mind or start telling a story to take the focus off of the alcoholic drink.

If you find that the pressure is brought back to life once you have finished telling your story or once the conversation is up, simply say, “No, I do not want to drink and would prefer not to discuss why.” Don’t be afraid to simply be assertive and persistent with your answer.

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What is Liposuction?

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Liposuction is a medical procedure that physically removed unwanted fat from the body, arms and thighs. Oddly enough, many people consider it a weight-loss procedure when in fact it is actually a body sculpting procedure that removes fat. These fatty deposits form in many areas of the body and are not always affected by diet or exercise.  They can make your body look lumpy or bumpy in all the wrong places. If body shape is important to you for whatever reason, you may want to consider undergoing liposuction.

How it is done

Liposuction is performed by a cosmetic surgeon (medical doctor) who is experienced in the procedure. It is done by inserting a small tube called a cannula just under the skin and sucking out the fatty deposits. These are usually kept until the procedure is finished so that the doctor knows how much liquid has been removed from your body. This will ensure you don’t become dehydrated.

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How to Prepare for a Dental Emergency

Dental Emergency

It’s a good idea to be prepared ahead of time for any kind of emergency so that you know what to do and have the right things to hand to treat it. For instance, if you need an emergency dentist you won’t be so likely to panic when you know what to do when you need to see your dentist.

This is especially important for those who play sports on a regular basis or for people who indulge in extreme activities. Having a dental first aid kit in the car and knowing what to do if a tooth is knocked out will ensure that you have the best chance of saving the tooth.

What you need in a dental first aid kit

  • A small container with a lid to hold the tooth
  • Contact information for your dentist
  • Painkillers that are not aspirin or ibuprofen, because they are blood thinners and will exacerbate any bleeding
  • Gauze
  • A clean handkerchief
  • A small bottle of fresh milk should be taken to each game

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Information Guide To Enhancing Personal Hygiene

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Hygiene is one such thing for a human being that never is taught it comes from habit and daily routine. From very young age almost all of us are thought to stay neat and clean whether at home or school. This is because good personal hygiene not only necessary for appearance but also for good health and well-being. If you make it a habit of staying clean it won’t take any time for you to take care of your health and personal hygiene.

But sometimes we think that we take enough efforts to stay hygienic but is that true? Let’s find out in this guide which will surely enhance your personal hygiene.

  1. Take a Bath Daily, if Possible Twice a Day

It is a must to take a bath in the morning this will keep you clean and fresh all day. Some people don’t bath daily which is not a good habit; this can give them skin problems like allergies, itching, rashes and more. It is also good to have a bath in the evening with little warm water to remove the dirt of the entire day from your body, and reduce the oil in your hair.

  1. Keep Your Nails Short and Clean

Nails of the hands are mostly the home for dirt and germs as they come in contact with everything you touch. So keep them clean, wash them as much as possible and keep them short so that dirt won’t accumulate in them. For all those would-be mom’s, keeping trimmed nails is one of the best ways to keep away from the unwanted tummy stretch marks.

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Why You Shouldn’t Overtrain

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Sometimes, people get carried away with their training, never thinking that it might not be good for them. If you are really into the fitness scene and train a lot; if you are always pushing the limits to see how far you can progress, it may be time to step back a bit and look at your life. Overtraining –  especially if you have a stressful job – can have some nasty effects on your body that you should be aware of.

Everything we do including eating and even talking is a stress to our body. Some amount of stress is really good for us, but it should be balanced with rest and recovery. If you constantly train and never take any time off, it could be that your body does not have enough time to recover.  Some of the symptoms of overtraining are: –

  • Feeling drained of energy all the time
  • Aches and pains including soreness in the legs, muscles and joints
  • Insomnia
  • Headaches
  • A sudden drop in your performance
  • Getting more colds and sore throats than usual
  • Feeling irritable and moody
  • Depression
  • Loss of enthusiasm for training or your sport
  • Lack of appetite
  • More injuries while training
  • A compulsion to exercise more

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Should You Be Concerned? Signs of Teen Drug Abuse

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Experimentation with drugs in adolescents is quite common, but there is cause for concern. Many teens who do use drugs in their early teen years are likely to become addicted to them when they enter into adulthood and subsequently spend time in a drug rehab or much worse. Since the brain is not fully formed as a teenager, addiction can happen quickly, thus leaving your teen in danger.

It is important that you take the time to learn what teen drug abuse looks like and what to do. You may just be saving your child’s life. Below, we will go over what to look for and help you identify the signs that indicate there may be a problem.

Signs to Watch For Before You Need to Book into Drug Rehab;

While your teen may try to hide the fact the he or she is experimenting with drugs, continued drug use will eventually show symptoms and there will be warning signs. Some of the most common signs to look out for include:

  • Intense feelings of hunger
  • Poor grades in school or poor performance in extracurricular activities
  • Irritability and anger
  • Lethargy and tiredness
  • Loss of interest in activities that were once stimulating to the teen
  • Decline in the way your teen cares for himself or herself
  • Hanging out with known dealers or teens who experiment and use drugs

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Ten Tips for Exercising Safely

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Whether you are fit or not, there are ways to exercise safely to prevent injury and make your training time more pleasant. No one wants to be injured during their exercise session; for a start, injury is painful and secondly, it will prevent you achieving your goal as you’ll have to forego those exercises until you’ve healed. So don’t rush in without learning how to exercise safely.

Here are some tips to help you

  • If you’ve not exercised much before, get clearance from your doctor before you start.
  • Don’t do exercises that jolt your joints if you have arthritis or another inflammatory disease.
  • Warm up for 5 or 10 minutes before you start, and warm down too, to help prevent injury.
  • If you are not sure how to do a specific exercise, get a trainer to show you how first and make sure you are doing it properly to avoid injury.
  • Start off slowly and build up rather than rushing in with a hard 2-hour session if you haven’t done much exercise before.
  • Mix different kinds of activity so you don’t wear out one set of muscles without exercising the others. Rest properly in between activities.

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The Importance of a Healthy Diet for the Disabled

Healthy Diet for Disabled

It is important for everyone to have a healthy diet if they want to enjoy their life for longer. But for people with a disability it is even more important. In fact, you could say it is an essential part of their care and should be something that is a normal part of their lifestyle. Why? Disabled people usually have many more health problems than others.

If they have a diet filled with fast food or high sugar snacks they are even more likely than others to succumb to diseases such as diabetes and other problems. A poor diet will make them even more likely to become obese because they cannot move around and exercise to the same extent as other people, especially if they are wheelchair bound.

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Don’t Desert Your Outdoor Room in Winter

Outdoor Room in Winter

Once you go to the trouble and expense of creating an outdoor room, you’ll really enjoy it in summer as well as some of autumn and spring, but come winter that room will be deserted simply because it is too cold. This seems a shame, so get some heating installed there. That way you can make even more use out of the room rather than letting it go to waste.

Your outside room can become a year-round retreat with just a little more attention. It doesn’t cost a bomb to add a few things to enhance the climate in what may be a cold place during winter. Here are some tips on how to do it.

  • Add blinds – the clear plastic, roller blinds that are used to enclose verandas will keep out that cold breeze while still letting the sunshine through. You can get them to zip all the way down so they don’t flap. Some will roll up with a remote control for ease of handling.
  • Add a fire – if you choose an electric or gas one you may need an electrician to install it. Other options are a chiminea or fire pit, a self standing gas heater or a built-in fire; all will help to keep the room and you, warm.
  • Transform the outdoor room into an outdoor kitchen. The stove will help to warm it when you cook up a storm.

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5 Benefits of Sport for People with Disabilities

Benefits of Sport

People with disabilities have a tough time of it, yet often they don’t realise it, especially if they were born with the disability. But those who lose limbs or vision through accidental injury as an adult will know what they are missing because they have experienced life without a disability. It is these people who find it more difficult to adjust to their new ‘normal’. Playing a sport can help them in many ways.

It gives them something to look forward to. With a disability, many of the usual activities simply cannot be done so a lot is lost from their new life. With all the things that they now can’t do, it makes a big difference to find something they can not only do, but have fun with.

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