While drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers often offer a consistent goal when it comes to teaching patients how to live a sober lifestyle, the actual rehab settings can range greatly in atmosphere. For instance, some rehab centers offer patients a resort spa setting focused on massage therapy, yoga, meditation, and other forms of self care. While others offer the support of human therapists as well as four-legged friends, offering rehab as part of an equine therapy program that teaches patients how to care for horses as well as themselves. Equine therapy utilizes the use of horses in a therapeutic, rehabilitation setting. Even though working and caring for horses is just a minor focus in this type of treatment facility, equine therapy has shown these benefits when it comes to helping addicted individuals gain control over their lives, especially when other types of rehab treatments have proved unsuccessful: 1. It’s about building connections Equine therapy rehab programs usually allow patients to spend time with a horse for a certain period of time each day while ongoing work continues with addiction counselors and therapists. In both cases it’s about building relationships—with the horse, the counsellors, the therapists, and fellow patients. This bonding and communicating with another living thing helps foster respect, for the animal and themselves, which can greatly sooth withdrawal symptoms from substance abuse.

Taking care of your teeth should be your number one priority when it comes to maintaining your overall health. Here are a few home and clinical remedies that you can benefit from in the long run. Oil pulling A simple treatment for sensitive teeth which involves the use of coconut oil for cleaning your molars. Gargling with extra virgin coconut oil, before brushing your teeth will take care of the sensitivity and will also reduce plaque buildup by rinsing thoroughly. Coconut oil is rich in antibacterial properties to help clean up effectively. Salt water rinse The pH levels in your mouth need to be balanced, which is why a salt water rinse will be an effective treatment for sensitive teeth. Bacteria cannot survive in an alkaline environment, which is why a salt water rinse is recommended before you brush. Cloves Cloves are rich in anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anesthetic properties that will help reduce tooth pain due to sensitivity and fight against some oral infections. Cloves are also rich in analgesic properties, which help effective tackling of toothaches, making it one of the popular options for treatment for sensitive teeth. Raw onion At first, raw onion might sound like a very bad idea since onion has inherent properties that lead to bad breath or what is commonly known as onion breath.

Psoriasis, like every other condition, needs medication to be cured; but there are some psoriasis diet and lifestyle tips that can help better the condition. Most doctors are not sure if a change in the diet and lifestyle has a positive impact on the health of a psoriasis patient. Although some believe that nutrition most likely has a positive role to play in betterment during any medical condition. The key is that even if these tips help in improving the condition, the doctors are uncertain about the extent of its help. Read along for some psoriasis diet and lifestyle tips: Adopt a Mediterranean diet : Comorbidities, a condition that includes coronary heart diseases, type 2 diabetes and stroke is quite common condition among people suffering from psoriasis. A Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional dietary patterns from Greece, Spain and Southern Italy. Even if there is no scientific evidence to back this, adopting a Mediterranean is generally considered to be good for the heart, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis and stroke, diabetes, certain cancers and low blood pressure issues. In some cases, if you are unable to adopt a Mediterranean diet you must at least add fish to your diet. Take probiotics :

Nothing like the usual blues, depression is one of the most misunderstood mental disorders that consistently triggers the feelings of hopelessness and sadness. It can massively affect one’s routine life and lead to a lot of emotional as well as physical problems. Since it doesn’t function like the usual spectrum of moods, depression can be hard to diagnose. This could either be because the changes are subtle, or the person might not be ready to acknowledge the variation due to the stigma. Therefore, to help yourself or your loved ones, you should be aware about the symptoms of depression. Loss of interest –  Of late, a person would have seriously lost enthusiasm for things that they usually cared about. For instance, suddenly, they wouldn’t want to socialize with friends and choose to stay at home. Moreover, they have stopped pursuing their hobbies or interests. Lack of energy –  A person dealing with depression might even find small tasks as cumbersome. This could include daily things like taking a shower, cooking, doing the laundry, etc. Change in appetite –  The patient could either lose their appetite or unexpectedly have amplified cravings for food. Both the cases can negatively influence a person’s weight and overall health.

Cataracts are cloudy layers that form in the lens of the eye. It is caused when the proteins in the eyes thicken that disrupts the lens from transmitting a clear image to the retina. Usually, most cataracts develop gradually; therefore, you can’t discern its effects right away. Mostly, this condition is common among elderly individuals. In its initial stage, cataracts can be managed with the help of adequate lighting and spectacles. However, eventually, it will tend to interfere with your routine activities. Although, the good part is that you can opt for a surgery which effectively corrects the vision. Symptoms of cataracts Cataracts, in its early stages, could be a difficult to diagnose as they start small and progress slowly. Therefore, of lately if you have been sensing that something is wrong with your vision, watch out for the following symptoms of cataracts. Cloudiness –  Your vision might seem a little blurry and cloudy, and this sign could intensify with time. As a result, you could increasingly find it difficult to manage everyday tasks. Diminished night vision –  Cataracts can lead to poor night vision because of which you can’t spot subtle things in the background. So, during nighttime, it could become extremely problematic for you to drive or move around without switching on the lights.

We often hear about the many foods and habits to avoid to reduce the risk of certain cancers. For instance, patients with a family history of breast cancer are often told by their doctors not to smoke, to exercise vs. be sedentary, and to lose some excess weight if they are obese. You can also do much to lower your risk of breast cancer by eating certain foods. Breast cancer, like other cancers, has many contributing factors (i.e., genetics, age and etc.) that are outside of our personal control. However, medical experts researchers suggest that a healthy diet, featuring these superfoods, may make a real difference when it comes to lowering your personal risk of breast cancer: 1. Soy Although soy and breast cancer have had an infamous past, a 2017 research study published by the American Cancer Society indicates that soy based foods (i.e., soy milk, edamame, tofu, and tempeh) can help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Overall, soy is a healthy food as it’s loaded with protein, vitamins, and heart healthy fats that help reduce bad cholesterol (or low-density lipoprotein). 2. Lentils These fiber loaded legumes are loaded in dietary fiber, which is reputed to protect women from developing breast cancer, according to research from the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Center, in San Francisco, California.

An estimated 1.3 million Americans suffer with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a progressive autoimmune disease that prompts the immune system to mistakenly attack the joints as it mistakes them for foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses. The resulting symptoms of RA can be extremely painful and debilitating—including pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of mobility, particularly in the feet, ankles, wrists, and fingers. Fortunately, in addition to treatments prescribed by a medical professional, patients with RA often find a reduction in symptoms when they add certain foods to their diets. The following superfoods are reputed for their anti-inflammatory and rich antioxidant impacts, and may help relieve RA symptoms: 1. Blueberries, blackberries, etc. Blackberries and other black (or dark colored) berries have much in common other than being a great addition to a morning smoothie or fruit salad. Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries are actually little inflammation fighters, meaning they contain specific plant compounds, like rutin and quercetin, the carotenoid known as beta-cryptoxanthin and antioxidants, namely anthocyanins, which all work to reduce the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, so says research from the National Arthritis Foundation. 2. Fatty fish If you crave fish on your fork, look to fatty cuts like trout, salmon, sardines, and mackerel.

Getting adequate sleep, on a comfortable mattress, plays an vital role in your overall mental and physical health. For instance, during sleep our bodies are in conservation mode, as they emit a sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin, to aid the cell and muscle repair process. Sleep is also essential for regulation of hormones, memory muscle repair, amalgamation of memories, and for regulating tissue and muscle growth. The average sleep cycle is roughly 90 minutes in length. During this time, sleep stages 1 to 4 consist of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, in which breathing and heart rate decrease, and brain activities decrease, and the majority of repair occurs. During the 5th and final stage of sleep, rapid eye movement (or REM) sleep occurs and dreaming occurs as the brain and body experience energizing effects. Here’s an indepth look at what occurs during sleep: 1. Sleep strengthens immunity Research from the Mayo Clinic indicates that sleep and the immune system go hand in hand. For instance, those not getting adequate quality sleep are not only more prone to sickness (i.e., cold viruses, eczema, and psoriasis), but also likely to remain sick much longer. This is because during sleep, the immune system releases cytokines, a type of protein known as cytokines, which fight stress-induced inflammation and infection or inflammation.

Hepatitis C is a type of viral infection that strikes the liver and causes inflammation of the liver cells (or lymphocyte blood cells), which eventually kills the impacted cells. The hepatitis C virus (or HCV) is typically transmitted by bodily fluids (i.e., blood), which is why the majority of patients contract the virus via needle sharing with an infected individual. However, HCV may also be contracted through blood transfusion, dialysis, organ transplant, sexual contact (STD), body piercings or tattoos with unclean equipment, or via a mother with HCV to child. However, HCV can also remain active outside of a host for up to 3-hours. The World Health Organization has revealed some shocking statistics about hepatitis C (or hep C): On a global level, approximately 71 million are infected with chronic hepatitis C. New cases range between 3- to 4-million new infections annually. HCV is 4x more prevalent compared to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Up to 80% of individuals who contract HCV do so via IV drug use and needle sharing. Out of every 85 people who have chronic HCV infection, roughly 20 will develop cirrhosis, which may lead to liver cancer. Surprisingly, cirrhosis and liver cancer lead to approximately 300,000 deaths annually.

The main aim of any type 1 or type 2 diabetes diet or meal plan should be to manage blood sugar levels within a healthy range. However, experimenting with foods when you have diabetes can send blood glucose levels plummeting or sky rocketing to dangerous levels. The following foods, while keeping blood sugar under control also aim to reduce the risk for several diabetes complications (i.e., heart disease). Here are the foods you should be eating if you have diabetes: 1. Eggs A 2013 research study conducted by scientists at Department of Nutritional Sciences, at the University of Connecticut, tells diabetic patients to “get cracking”! Not only do eggs keep us satiated for longer durations, which is helpful for those of us trying to shed some excess weight, egg consumption in type II diabetics was also found to improve levels of “good” cholesterol, lower inflammation, and boost insulin sensitivity. Eggs were also found to be rich in zeaxanthin and lutein, specific antioxidants that safeguard the eyes and prevent disease that diabetic patients are prone to. 2. Cinnamon The spice that’s sugar and spice and everything nice is a plus for diabetics because of its antioxidant prowess. In fact, research from a 2009 study published by the National Institutes of Health found that patients who consumed cinnamon for a 90-day period significantly reduced blood sugar levels and rates of insulin sensitivity, as well as triglyceride levels and “bad” cholesterol.