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Tools for Recovery: Holistic Approaches to Addiction That Work

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has recently been gaining recognition amongst traditional medical practitioners, and a few doctors are now prescribing some form of it to their patients as a complementary therapy to assist with the treatment of various illnesses. Holistic medicine is a method of healing that considers each person as  a whole, and holistic doctors take into account the... ❯❯❯

An Aging Population: The Explosion of Mobility Aid Sales Today

In the period immediately following the end of the Second World War up to 1964, there was a notable increase in the number of children being born. This generation was dubbed the "baby boomers" and many a story has been told of the benefits they have reaped in the course of their lifetimes. The rhythms of life in Britain have changed quite radically in that period. Manufacturing and industries... ❯❯❯

Common Causes of Teeth Stains and Discoloration

There is nothing more beautiful on a person’s face than their smile. Especially when their teeth are an amazing shade of white. But even if you make an appointment with your dentist every year, you go to your local drugstore to get some whitening strips and you brush your teeth with a whitening toothpaste, you can still end up with some stains and shades of discoloration. If you have noticed... ❯❯❯

5 Ways to Prepare for Your First Acupuncture Treatment

For a lot of us, when we think of acupuncture, all that comes to mind is laying on a table with a ton of needles sticking out of various parts of our body. And while, that is definitely a part of what the procedure entails, if you’ve never had acupuncture therapy before, it might surprise you to know all of the benefits that come with this alternative health treatment. According to many studies,... ❯❯❯

Working Out Cheaply

Do you want to work out to lose weight or to gain some muscle? Do you want to save money and can not afford to buy a gym membership? If you want to work out for any reason, you can do it at home. Walking is a wonderful form of exercise. It helps you loose weight and tone your legs. There are no equipment you need to buy either. Every person has some type of tennis shoe or other type of shoe that... ❯❯❯

5 Health Benefits of Walking and Running

When trying to stay in shape and healthy, there are many exercise options available. However, walking and running are the simplest and most effective exercise options for many individuals. Walking and running are both excellent ways to keep your body moving and get active. Many people do not realize the numerous health benefits walking and running provide to the body. Here are 5 reasons to... ❯❯❯

Contact Lenses: The Perfect Solution

You have contact lenses, but you don't like taking care of them. Who does? Still, if you don't take good care of your contacts, you run a serious risk of getting an infection - not fun. Most contacts need to be cleaned and disinfected either daily or weekly. In some cases, you can get away with wearing the lens for an entire month, but these are generally disposable lenses. Why Clean and... ❯❯❯

3 Times You Shouldn't Resist Seeking Immediate Medical Care

Many people hesitate to visit a doctor when they experience troubling symptoms. They just want to wait and watch in case it's just the body working out a few kinks. With some symptoms, though, a visit to the doctor shouldn't be put off. If your child wakes up in the middle of the night flushed and hot While parents do usually want to rush to the emergency room at the first sign of a fever in a... ❯❯❯

3 Benefits to Choosing Invisalign Over Traditional Braces

Invisalign clear orthodontic aligners offer an effective cosmetic dentistry treatment that can totally transform your smile. Traditional braces are often uncomfortable and the metal components can cause pain and irritation around the mouth and gums. Thankfully there is another option, and Invisalign is perfect for those who wish to straighten their teeth without unsightly brackets, wires, and... ❯❯❯

5 Health Benefits of Playing Golf

Some say that the sport of golf was created in the Scottish Highlands – somewhere around the 15th century. Another cohort of golf scholars say that the sport dates all the way back to Ancient Roman times. Whatever the case it, there is one thing for certain: golf is a sport enjoyed by millions of people from all walks of life. Whether you enjoy hitting a game of nine holes, or a game of eighteen,... ❯❯❯