Author: Charles Frank

Oatmeal has soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apples and pears. Adopting a plant-based diet is one of the best ways to lower LDL cholesterol, both in the short and long term. High cholesterol increases your […]

It is as simple as leaving the shrooms you’ve collected on a piece of paper for a day or two. The only way this species can be obtained is by putting in the leg work and finding areas where they grow naturally in the wild and then correctly storing them. To learn more about other […]

The hardest part to recovery is admitting you have an addiction. Substance use disorders affect the brain causing it to look for excuses and justifications to keep using. Staging an intervention tends to be a last-ditch effort to make someone realize they need treatment. However, many addicts can react angrily when confronted by a group […]

It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. There is research that supports the idea that music therapy provides an effective means of increasing a person’s motivation and engagement in a treatment program. It also delivers an element of emotional support and gives participants an additional outlet […]

This dates back to the early years of the organisation, and the missionary work among alcoholics. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word ‘teetotaler.’ Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. A teetotaller is someone who totally abstains […]

Also, the influencer’s word and their content are generally seen as trustworthy by their followers. In the context of exchange-traded funds, the fund manager or other entity who files the needed regulatory materials with the SEC to create the ETF is considered the sponsor. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the […]

If a drug test for tricyclic antidepressants comes back positive, it usually means that the person is taking the medication. In this case, the doctor will work with the patient to adjust the dosage to ensure it is appropriate for the patient’s needs. If you don’t know which type of mental health provider you should […]

This age group is especially vulnerable to the effects of drugs on the developing brain. Places that never had a strong meth presence are now seeing more labs, overdoses, and addiction rates rise. Additionally, there should be a doctor, nurse, friend or family member present for the withdrawal process. By incorporating extra water, laxatives, or […]

Within the 12 steps of NA, members are asked to admit they are powerless over their addiction and that their recovery relies on a “higher power.” This phrase can mean a variety of things and up to personal interpretation. “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this […]

The trimethoprim component of BACTRIM has been noted to impair phenylalanine metabolism, but this is of no significance in phenylketonuric patients on appropriate dietary restriction. BACTRIM-induced thrombocytopenia may be an immune-mediated disorder. Severe cases of thrombocytopenia that are fatal or life threatening have been reported. Thrombocytopenia usually resolves within a week upon discontinuation of BACTRIM. […]