Health & Wellness

Addiction does occur overnight; it is a recurrent process of substance use that varies on each individual. Similarly, the recovery process is diverse and requires time, dedication, effort, and support. While some people are still in denial of the addiction, others choose to seek treatment as early as possible. The recovery path helps addicts curb stress, depression, and anxiety. Below are six distinct stages of alcohol and drug addiction recovery: Pre-Contemplation Stage An addict might be in denial, rationalize, rebellious, or have given up on any possibility of change. They do not understand the problem and believe there are no...

If you're facing the effects of tooth loss or severe decay, you may need to replace the affected natural tooth. While there are many options for tooth replacement, dental implants Brooklyn are becoming a popular choice among adult patients of all ages. Learning more about this treatment option can help you decide if it's the right option for you. What Is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is made of two main parts: A small metal rod, usually made of titanium, which is permanently fixed to the jaw boneAn artificial tooth cap, which is attached to the metal rod. In order for...

Remote patient monitoring has made things efficient since healthcare providers can keep track of patients while they are away from hospitals. By keeping track of patients' progress and collecting the data, they can develop an effective treatment plan that improves the quality of the patients' lives.  This mode of patients monitoring has promoted healthcare services in various ways like: Better Management of Chronic Conditions Treating chronic conditions accounts for over 50% percent of healthcare costs. However, most of these illnesses can be prevented if patient behavior is monitored. With remote patient monitoring, patients can keep appointments, have blood tests regularly, follow guidelines...

At some point, you will endure some pain. At times, it may be challenging to know if the pain they are suffering requires medical attention. In some cases, aches and pains may occur from several temporary issues but will clear up alone. However, this is not always the case. There are situations when people experience chronic pain and will have lived with this pain for so long that they don’t realize how beneficial professional pain management may be. Getting to know the signs you need professional pain management Orange Park FL is essential. Keep reading to learn what some of those signs...

Doctor Prepper™ interviews Al DiLiberto about your hospital bills and how to reduce them! Back in 2003, Al DiLiberto had an emergency clinic visit that turned into a 3-week hospitalization. The results of that incident drew his interest in the cost of medical care. When he received his 13-page itemized invoice for treatment, he realized there were many overcharges and items charged that were not part of his stay. Initially, the emergency hospital visit of about 2 hours was $20,000, and then the hospital stay amounted to more than $140,000!  Though his insurance covered most of it, the 2 hospitals...