Types of Baldness
All of one’s body hair is involved in a cycle of growth, shedding and regrowth. Hair is composed of keratin, the same substance from which our fingernails are made. It grows from a follicle located in the second layer of the skin called the dermis. Following active growth, the follicle disintegrates and the hair falls out. Then a new follicle emerges and the period of growth starts over. For eyebrow hair the cycle is only… Continue reading
Abdominoplasty and Liposuction
There are two methods of removing excess fat from the body when diet and exercise have failed. One is abdominoplasty and the other is liposuction.
Abdominoplasty is the medical term for the surgery that is commonly referred to as a tummy tuck. There are two types of surgeries. One is a major operation designed to remove fat and excess skin from both the middle and lower abdomen. It also tightens abdominal muscles. This is called… Continue reading
New ?Executive Alcohol/Opiate Detox’ Attracts Celebrities to Palm Beach
People from various walks of life such as business executives, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians, and even the armed forces and the religious world are flocking to Palm Beach from different parts of the globe, and not necessarily to enjoy the spectacular beaches, but rather to save their lives. They are coming to break harmful dependencies to a variety of addictive substances– medical conditions which until recently were considered taboo to such people.
Recently substance… Continue reading
Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment
One rotten apple is enough to spoil all the apples in a basket. In the same way an alcoholic affects his/her entire surroundings. The near and dear ones of the person become passive victims of his bad habit. So whenever you come across someone suffering from alcoholism you must immediately take the person to the nearby rehabilitation center and get the guy treated. And if you are the poor victim just don’t delay to take… Continue reading
Pill Addiction; How to Beat an Addiction to Ultram
In the face of mounting narcotic pain killer abuse and addiction, doctors have begun to prescribe medications with a perceived lower abuse potential, and since Ultram is not as intoxicating as medications such as vicodin or oxycontin, yet does offer effective pain relief, Ultram has become increasingly used.
Ultram, although not technically a narcotic does contain a form of synthetic codeine, and although doctors prescribe the drug out of a concern over the abuse… Continue reading
Levels of Care in Addiction Treatment
There are many places you might receive assistance for overcoming addiction. These places are generally referred to as “levels of care.” By understanding the levels available you can choose the level most suitable for you. We start with the least complicated and expensive level and work up. We leave out detoxification (withdrawal), which occurs across several levels depending on how severe it is. A comprehensive list of US addiction treatment facilities, across all levels of… Continue reading