Everyone’s experience with addiction is unique. No two people’s paths to addiction and recovery are identical. Addiction and recovery depend on external and internal variables. An addict’s recovery may be aided if they are aware of the physiological impact of recovering from an addiction. While everyone’s experience is special, most may be broken down into stages. While there are several phases of addiction, recovery has five. Let’s get started with the five steps to recovery:...
One of the great aspects of being a nurse is the multitude of career development options that are open to you. Whether you want to specialize in treating newborn infants, working with cancer patients, or crafting health policy, there’s a perfect pathway out there for you. An especially popular option is to work as a family nurse practitioner, which is the focus of this article. Keep reading to find out more about the role, and...
You can find from a dentist downtown that their clinics are bustling with various staff. They all have specific roles in helping keep a dental office running smoothly and get patients the care they need. Speaking of certain roles, dental therapists and dental hygienists play integral roles within a clinic. Yet, despite their differences, the two dental professionals’ job titles are constantly used interchangeably. Whether you’re a patient visiting for routine care or urgently looking...
Acne is the most common skin condition people experience and many people have to deal with acne on a daily basis. There is rarely a day that goes by without seeing advertisements for the latest and greatest treatments for acne and it is difficult to avoid the endless social media videos demonstrating complicated makeup techniques to cover up acne. With all of this attention focused on alleviating or covering up acne, it can be easy...
Shockwave therapy is an elective, non-invasive treatment for some types of chronic pain in the back and neck. Wave therapy transmits a controlled shock from a device to specific points on the spine or neck area where spinal nerves exit the bone. The shock not only causes a sensation to work its way through the tissue but also creates micro-trauma which stimulates new nerve growth that enhances pain relief and increases the range of motion...
The idea of a lifestyle or health makeover can be really daunting. When you look at the whole picture and think about all of your problematic habits or behaviors or all of the things that you might be able to do better, chances are that you’ll be daunted and might not have the strength of will to follow through all the way. While you’re focusing on your health and immune system, don’t forget to also...
While careers across sectors have changed drastically in the last few years, few industries have witnessed quite the same number of changes as healthcare. Demand was high, the pressure was high, and the safety of employees and patients alike were at risk. All these factors combined led to massive changes to the way that healthcare careers are managed, with new important career trends emerging that every medical professional and soon-to-be medical professional must take note...
Medical sales play an interesting role within the medical industry. Similar to a sales rep in other fields, the core responsibility of a medical sales worker is to promote and sell cutting-edge and essential products to hospitals and other medical facilities. The role can be extremely rewarding, and there’s an opportunity to make a good living in the role. It is a bit of a unique position, and the route into the role isn’t straightforward...
It’s that time of year again – open enrolment for health insurance. Like most people, you’re probably considering signing up for a new plan. But before you do, ask some questions to ensure the plan is right for you. What do you ask yourself before you sign-up for a new contract? Let’s look at a few questions you should ask yourself before signing up for a new health insurance contract. What are my health needs?...
Healthcare issues are quite serious in our society. In the US alone, over 45 million people have some health problem. That’s over 15% of the entire population. When you look at the poor health that Americans face, it’s no wonder that the healthcare industry is so big. The healthcare industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. The average person will spend over $1,000 on health care per year. The right healthcare website can mean the difference...
