Effective addiction recovery addresses physical withdrawal symptoms, identifies metabolic triggers, and utilizes structured family support for long-term cessation.
High-fiber foods can help lower cholesterol, improve digestive health and control your blood sugar levels. Harvard University recommends aiming for 25 to 35 grams of total fiber per day, along with plenty of water to help fiber function in your system.
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Nicotine is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in tobacco plants. Nicotine has a physiologic effect because it binds to receptors on the neuromuscular system.
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Your brain accounts for only 2 percent of your body weight, but uses almost 25 percent of your glucose energy supply. It also requires about 15 percent of your blood supply and a host of vitamins to keep it functioning optimally.
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A common bagel topping, smoked salmon is made by cutting the fish into strips, curing it in a brine and smoking it for flavor. Although it has nutritional benefits and drawbacks, smoked salmon can be part of a healthy meal if you consume it in moderation.
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Dehydration is the term used to describe an imbalance between fluid needs and fluid loss: when more fluid is lost than is required for normal body processes, dehydration may occur. Symptoms indicating dehydration include feeling thirsty, dizzy or weak. Some people may notice that their eyes or mouth feel unusually dry.
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Any kind of tobacco smoking is addictive and harmful. According to the National Cancer Institute, or NCI, cigar smoke contains thousands of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals. There is no safe level of cigar-smoke exposure to you and those affected by secondhand smoke.
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Understand the risks of false-positive drug tests due to prescription or over-the-counter medications. Learn which drugs can cause a positive test result for various substances, including amphetamines, opioids, LSD, and more.
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Xanax is an anti-anxiety and anti-convulsant medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class of pharmaceuticals.
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The earthy, fresh aroma of coffee comes from roasted and brewed coffee beans. This popular hot or cold drink gives you high amounts of stimulating caffeine, a healthy dose of antioxidants and smaller amounts of other nutrients.
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Smoking is still the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, but relatively minor health problems associated with tobacco use are often overlooked in favor of more life-threatening diseases, such as lung cancer.
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Scuba diving is a no-no during pregnancy, but if you're lucky enough to take a tropical vacation while you're expecting, snorkeling might be an option. Check with your doctor first before you grab your swimsuit and head out to the reef, and consider the following precautions.
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Redline energy drink, made by Vital Pharmaceuticals, which trades as VPX, is marketed as an energy booster and weight-loss drink, sold in health food stores and health clubs. Ingredients include a number of stimulants, including dehydrated coffee, yerba mate, green tea and yohimbine.
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Methamphetamine (also known as "ice" or "glass") intoxication occurs when you introduce a lethal dose of drugs into the system. A lethal dose can vary from person to person, as each individual may have a different threshold for intoxication.
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A cough can be irritating and disruptive to your day and keep you up at night. A cough can be due to illness, infection or pollutants, or it can be a side effect of medications. Avoiding certain foods might help reduce the inflammation and throat spasms that trigger certain types of coughing.
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The physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy bring with them a whole host of interesting, frequently irritating and sometimes confusing symptoms. Among these, some women get toothaches or experience other dental concerns while pregnant.
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Cigarette smoke is a smell that has a tendency to linger. It cleans to fabrics and other surfaces and can be offensive to some who are sensitive to it. Even for those with no allergies at all, the residual smell is never welcome.
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Cigarette smokers may feel that their tobacco addiction is far less harmful than smoking an illegal drug such as marijuana. Marijuana smokers who abstain from tobacco sometimes boast that their drug of choice is safer than cigarettes. The truth is that both tobacco and marijuana have damaging effects.
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A healthy respiratory system is designed to protect the lungs from occasional inhalation of smoke, dust and other harmful substances. Cigarette smoking not only damages its protective mechanism but continues to assault it with harmful material daily. Secondhand smoke carries similar dangers.
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Opium is the raw, gummy tar harvested from opium poppies. It is a schedule 2 drug in the United States, meaning that it has a medical use but also has a high potential for abuse that can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
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Alcoholism is caused by chronic drinking. The chemical alcohol contains ethanol, which comes from grapes and fruits and can be found in beer, liquors and wine. Classified as a depressant, alcohol slows the brain’s activity producing an effect on emotions, concentration and thinking.
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