2016

3 Tips Parents Should Know About Their Pregnant Teenage Daughters And Substance Abuse Treatment

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If you are the parent of a teenage daughter who is dealing with a drug or alcohol dependency, you already have an idea about how challenging her recovery will be to obtain and maintain. However, if your daughter is also pregnant, it is important to know what her options are for treatment and how to best meet the needs of both your daughter and your unborn grandchild. The following information will help you to more effectively help your daughter during this difficult time.…

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Natural Mouthwash For Treating Your Discomfort After Dental Implant Surgery

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After dental implant surgery, you may have some swelling and slight pain in your gums at the incision sites. If so, use the following homemade mouthwash to naturally treat your discomfort as well as help prevent infection. What You Will Need Before you make your mouthwash, gather the following supplies and ingredients. Small glass or cup Half of a cup of lukewarm water Three tablespoons of table salt or two tablespoons of sea salt 5 drops of peppermint oil Peppermint oil has two functions in this mouthwash.…

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Butterflies? Heart Skipping A Beat? It's Not Love, It's Tachycardia

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Tachycardia in the absence of a medical emergency, such as hemorrhaging, is easily overlooked because the symptoms mimic anxiety. In some cases of tachycardia, the underlying cause can be benign and is easily treated with medications. However, some instances of tachycardia can lead to dangerous arrhythmias, which can be life threatening. Worst Aerobic Workout Ever Tachycardia is a resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute. Depending on your age, having tachycardia can easily be just as intense as your target heart rate during exercise.…

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Signs Of A Yeast Infection & How To Deal With It Naturally

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Keeping yourself healthy should be a priority, which is why you should visit your ob-gyn and eat a well balanced diet. But, health issues can still arise, like vaginal infections (or yeast infections) that occur in about 75 percent of women at least once. The following guide will show you how to deal with it and signs that you may have such an infection. Common Symptoms Related To A Vaginal Infection…

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Community Paramedics: Can They Help You?

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Every year, the nation’s emergency rooms handle 136.3 million visits.  Many of these visits could be handled by a primary care physician or other healthcare professional outside of the hospital. People who do not have insurance often use the emergency room as their only source of medical care. Other people with chronic conditions simply have to visit the emergency room frequently due to sudden and severe flair ups. If you are someone who needs such care, consider using a community paramedic or EMT for some of your medical needs.…

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Tips For Surviving Substance Abuse Group Therapy

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One of the key parts of substance abuse treatment is group therapy. Group therapy gives you a chance to interact with other people who have had the same experiences as you and have gotten a little bit stronger and a little bit further into recovery. As you go through group therapy over a few months, you will slowly become one of those old-timers who you looked up to and will act as a role model for people who are new to recovery.…

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