The Healthy You Is the Better You

Posted on: 26 June 2020

Most patients find cataract surgery surprisingly simple. Typically, there is no pain involved in the surgery itself, and after the procedure, most people only experience minor itching and irritation. But this does not mean your eye doesn't need time to recover. You still need time for the incisions to heal, and for the new lens to fix itself to your eye tissues. This can take multiple weeks, depending on how well your body heals. [Read More]

Posted on: 26 June 2020

Running a marathon or any other long race is pretty hard on your body. Once the race is over, you need to focus on recovery. Resting, taking in plenty of fluids, and eating foods that are rich in carbohydrates and protein will help your body repair itself after this challenging endeavor. But there is one more thing to consider doing as you recover: undergoing IV drip therapy. Here is a closer look at what this treatment entails and why it's such a good choice for post-race recovery. [Read More]

Posted on: 25 June 2020

Opiate addiction is a dark, dark hole to fall into. One day, however, you may realize you're ready to crawl out of that hole and seek treatment. How do you ensure that treatment is effective? Well, there are a few tips you can follow. 1. Start with an inpatient treatment program. In most cases, it is better to enroll in an inpatient program than an outpatient program when you're first starting your recovery journey. [Read More]

Posted on: 23 June 2020

The Society for Vascular Surgery reports that approximately 35 percent of people in the United States have varicose veins. Women are at greater risk than men for developing this condition, though both men and women are susceptible to getting varicose veins. Also, women who have had multiple pregnancies, and people who are obese have a greater risk of developing varicose veins. If you are one of the millions of people in the U. [Read More]