Posts by: korytn96

The Power of Art: Recovering From a Substance Abuse

Art has the power to inspire people, making them see things from a different angle. Whether it is dancing, drawing a portrait, playing a musical instrument or writing a story, art stimulates the brain and encourages positive actions in one’s life. Art therapy is especially effective for those recovering from substance abuse. Although medications often […]

Cystoscopy: Purpose, Procedure, and Preparation

What is a Cystoscopy? According to the healthcare company MedicineNet, a cystoscopy is an examination of the inside of the bladder and urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. The doctor performing the examination uses cystoscope – a long thin tube with a tiny lens and a […]

Opioid Crisis – Why It Happened and the Signs of an Opioid Overdose

The opioid crisis The United States is living through an epidemic of opioid abuse. More than 115 people in the United States die from drug opioid overdose every day. The opioids misuse – including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and a synthetic opioid such as fentanyl – is a serious national crisis that affects public health […]

Anti-inflammatory diet – a key a healthy life

Our bodies use inflammation to help fight harmful bacteria and also protect us from diseases. In most cases, inflammation plays an important role in the healing process. However, some medical conditions cause faulty inflammatory responses, which are called chronic inflammatory diseases (cancer, heart disease, asthma, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes). One of the most […]

What is Addiction? Sings of Substance Abuse and Compulsive Behavior

Addiction can be defined as a condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing or activity that causes negative consequences for the individual. Often, people assume that addiction refers only to those who have a compulsive need for alcohol or drug. However, there are also those addicted to specific activities, such as shopping, gambling, […]

Investing in Real Estate Without The Heavy Work

If you want to invest in real estate properties, one of the most important criteria (aside from location) is the type of property. While considering a purchase, you need to ask yourself, from which properties you will benefit the most, for example, residential homes, office towers, shopping malls, warehouses, or a combination of any of […]

10 Effective Ways to Detoxify Your Home Naturally

Although about 16 million Americans suffer from depression, no one knows what exactly causes it, with theories ranging from high stress to a bad diet and exercise deficiency.  However, recent studies linked depression to a wide array of environmental toxins. Nearly every day of our lives we are exposed to pollution – in our food, […]

Gun Safe for a Safe house

America’s pervasive gun culture stems in part from its colonial history, revolutionary roots, frontier expansion, and the Second Amendment, which states: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” The debate over a gun ownership remains one […]

Facing The Abuse of Drugs in The Corporate World

Junkies, prostitutes, homeless, scattered needles – these are the images that come up in our minds when thinking about drug addiction. Addiction affects nearly everyone – either directly or as a person affected by another’s substance abuse. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, doctors, veterans, teachers, bosses, employees, co-workers – these are the titles that also fit […]

Lock up – Why Is It Important To Have A Good Home Lock?

When most people think of home security, they think alarm systems, video cameras, and motion detectors. These are important tools to improve the safety of the house, but perhaps the most critical component is something that many forget to consider – locking the door. Locking the door is your first defense against intruders. It’s a […]