The Healthy You Is the Better You

Posted on: 28 April 2020

No one likes to talk about it, but many people have the issue at some time in their lives. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that surround the rectum, and they can get irritated with too much straining. While most people will see a hemorrhoidal flare-up subside soon after they realize they have a problem, there are other unfortunate souls who develop hemorrhoids that never seem to go away. Even though hemorrhoids are literally and figuratively a pain in the butt, they are actually relatively common to treat. [Read More]

Posted on: 28 April 2020

When you're addicted to drugs or alcohol, it's something that takes over a big part of your life. It can be hard to function normally and get things done. It can also have a serious strain on your personal and professional relationships. If you're wanting to make big changes and want to get help for your substance abuse problem, you may be thinking of seeing treatment. A big part of any drug or alcohol treatment program is therapy. [Read More]

Posted on: 27 April 2020

Your spinal cord controls much of your body's ability to move. Your brain sends electrical impulses to the nerves in your spinal cord, which then tell the muscles in your body how to move. Spinal injuries can be devastating, but modern medicine has given doctors the tools to correct many spinal injuries surgically. Whenever possible, minimally invasive spine surgery should be preferred. It can lead to better outcomes and fewer side effects for patients. [Read More]

Posted on: 27 April 2020

Normally when a patient has dental implants put into place, the kind of implants they get are known as endosteal implants. The prefix "endo" means "within," and endosteal implants are implanted within the bone. What does it mean, then, if your dental surgeon instead recommends that you get subperiosteal implants? This is just another type of implant, and it can be a better choice for some patients. Here's what you need to know. [Read More]