Kudzu is Chinese herb that has been identified for the treatment of alcoholism. Anybody who has even had an addiction will tell you that addiction recovery is one of the most difficult of the tasks that life throws at us. Whether it is an addiction to tobacco or to heroin or anything in between is not easy, and those that join the 'self-afflicted' lobby do not help, but for the Grace of God...Alcohol addiction is now potentially the most...more
Rehabilitation therapy is a field that offers great career opportunities for physical therapists to advance their skills and knowledge. A rehabilitation physical therapist helps patients with physical or physiological disorders to restore maximum level of independence and functional movement. Therapists in this field provide a variety of rehabilitative and treatment services. They play an active and responsible role in supervising therapy...more
There are numerous rehab clinics spread up and down the length of the country offering programmes and treatment from 28 days to 3 months.They range in variety, for example, some rehab clinics offer private apartments for clients to stay in. Others have shared housing, usually consisting of 4 clients sharing a house with one of them being the group peer leader. Addicts who have already started their treatment programme usually help 'newcomers' settle in to the treatment centre or rehab clinic. They also vary in price, but that's not usually a factor as to whether or not they are a clinic with high success rates. Rehab clinics at the lower end of the price scale can be equally, if not more, successful that higher priced ones. Once a treatment centre has been decided, the addict will in some cases undergo a detoxification before starting their treatment programme. Some rehab clinics can attract certain types of clientele. For example, the high costing ones or those offering private apartments rather than shared facilities are usually people who prefer their own privacy and are usually business men /...more
In today’s world, alcoholism is one of the major problems. People; generally take alcohol either to get out from their mental stress or due to peer pressure. But very soon, the purpose becomes irrelevant and people get addicted of alcoholism. Gradually, the addiction becomes so...more
The skin does not always fully conform to the body's new shape following significant weight loss. The skin will likely lose elasticity and begin to sag. One of the areas of the body that is most effected by this problem is the thigh area.Thanks to a highly effective cosmetic surgical procedure, known as thigh lift surgery, that removes excess skin...more
It is extremely hazardous to drive after general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Please arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for at least 24 hours. The effects of anesthesia can remain in your body as long as 24 hours. After surgery, plan to rest for 24 hours. Avoid straining and stooping. Sleeping with the head elevated on two pillows decreases the amount of bruising and swelling. After surgery you may take liquids such as soup, tea, soft drinks, or Jell-O. Gradually progress to a soft diet and then to a regular diet over the next 24 hours as tolerated.Fill your prescriptions and take your post-operative medications as directed. Until post-operative medications are finished avoid alcohol. Unless your doctor directs otherwise you may resume your regular medications. However, avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing products for two weeks before and after surgery. after checking with your doctor you may wear makeup. These should be stopped two weeks before surgery and may be resumed two weeks afterwards. Avoid alcohol until post-operative medications are finished. Many surgeons do not recommend taking mega doses of vitamins in excess of the normal...more
More than one million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the United States every year. A lot of them are mild cases where the patients are told what they should do, what medications they should take and what exercises they need to...more
The management of shoulder injuries and pathologies can be a large element from the caseload of orthopaedic surgeons and musculoskeletal osteopaths. The shoulder has a extended list of injuries, conditions and operations associated with it. As a...more
If you are using anything to an excess, then it is quite obvious that you will ruin it. This will also include your hands. Almost all tasks performed by you on daily basis will involve your hands. But have you ever realized that this can lead to...more
After an accident or surgery, patients are often prescribed physical and occupational therapy to help with their orthopedic rehabilitation. While most of the work is done in the hospital and at the therapist's office, patients are often given...more
The treatment process of an alcoholism treatment center is called alcohol rehabilitation process. It is a multifaceted process which allows an alcohol addict to come out of his addiction and help further to lead a healthy normal alcohol...more
Articles on back strengthening exercises are nothing unusual online, and so you don't waist time, these are here from a therapeutic standpoint, not just a bodybuilding article. This is an article for people who need to strengthen their back muscles...more