Bipolar disorder and substance abuse or addictions typically coexist, and the symptoms of each disorder overlap to the point where it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. Dual diagnosis treatment is accurate for treating both bipolar disorder and substance abuse problems. In Dual diagnosis disorder, you have both a substance abuse problem and […]
Ginger root has various medicinal benefits and has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. It is used as one of the essential ingredients for preparing different dishes in the kitchen. Due to its strong and spicy aroma, ginger has its own place in Indian cuisine. You need to know the […]
Celebrations tend to be difficult for recovering addicts, but few more so than religious holidays. While there are religions that ban alcohol, others incorporate it into their customs or at least accept it as part of the festive spirit. Easter comes at the end of Lent, a period of sacrifice during which many people temporarily […]
Is fitness a lifestyle? Why or why not? The answer is yes: fitness can become a lifestyle because the person exercising gains positive, regular, and seamless benefits from it in relation to the rest of the life pursuits. People who have a fitness lifestyle exercise regularly for enjoyment and personal satisfaction. Working out becomes integral to […]
By Sofia Garcia, 17, Staff Writer June 23, 2022 I’ll never forget the first time I saw a same-sex couple in a movie. As a questioning eighth-grader, it felt groundbreaking to watch two girls fall in love onscreen the same way that I had always seen heterosexual couples fall in love. This feeling of being […]
Andrew Wiggins of The Golden State Warriors is under scrutiny after Game 5 on Monday, June 13th. Some people think that his transformation into a person who gets more involved on the court is not a good thing, leading some to think that he has become too emotional. However, it is not unusual for players […]
Smilax Extract (Smilax sieboldii L.) (rhizome & root) – 500 mg Smilax extract is usually standardized for laxogenin, a brassinosteroid that occurs naturally in a few types of plants from the Smilax genus, including the Smilax sieboldii.[1] About brassinosteroids Brassinosteroids are plant-derived steroid hormones similar in structure and function to phytoecdysteroids, a class of molecules […]
More than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth, and 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. These numbers are expected to grow in the next two decades. Replacing missing teeth is no small task, but there are options available to you that can help you get back to […]
Whether working at home, or in the office, poor posture can really have a big impact. How many of us sit down for half the day? Or spend hours and hours hunched over a computer? These positions can start to take a toll on the body. It’s time to stop the slouch – keep reading […]
In times of stress, we’re often told to “just take a deep breath.” Does it actually help? Sure, maybe for a minute, but the calm is unlikely to last much longer. Why not? Anxious humans typically breathe with their shoulders, clavicle, and upper ribs. Such shallow, quick breathing activates the fight-or-flight nervous system and prepares […]