Most American doctors prescribe opiate pain management medications to patients who are nursing severe injuries. While these painkillers ensure that people get back to full health without unnecessarily suffering too much discomfort, they are sometimes abused.  Many patients end up with opioid dependence and addiction. If you or someone you know is going through opioid…

With the opioid epidemic showing no sign of subsiding anytime soon, it’s up to medical experts to come up with lasting solutions.  Many Americans develop a dependence on prescription painkillers after they get treatment for severe injuries. Depending on the level of dependence and other individual circumstances, fighting opioid addiction can be a near-impossible task…

The rate at which Americans are succumbing to prescription opiate addiction has become extremely alarming to health authorities. According to a 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), close to 2 million people in the States struggled with prescription painkiller abuse. This new challenge is different from the illicit drug…

As you age, your body goes through many changes, one of the biggest for women,being menopause. Though it’s a normal phase of life for every woman, a wide range of physical symptoms can make it an unpleasant time. From hot flashes, mood swings, and fatigue, to achy joints, a lot can happen in your body. …

Wrinkles, dark spots, aging lines, creases, and more begin appearing on your face as you age. A lot of women look forward to using dermal fillers, as they can help in maintaining an overall youthful appearance. So we’re here to answer the question, at what age you should get fillers?  Well, there is no age which…

Menopause is not an easy time, as any woman who’s gone through it can attest. From mood swings, and hot flashes, to depression and anxiety, there is a lot that comes with this time of transition.  Apart from this, many women notice an increase in the rate at which they appear to be aging after…

Weight loss is a common desire for many people, though something that seems difficult to achieve, as many people live a sedentary life. They can barely find the time needed to get to the gym and lose those few extra pounds.  Recently, many people have begun asking about the use of Vitamin B12 shots as…

Botox is a popular cosmetic treatment  and many people prefer it when compared to surgical procedures because it’s minimally invasive, causes less pain, and is a quick treatment to receive. However, the effect of Botox only lasts for three to four months, which is why one needs to keep getting a Botox treatment every few…

Botox injections are used as a way to help people get rid of unwanted wrinkles, so that they keep looking young. Normally, it takes three to seven days for a Botox treatment to take full effect. Botox is a brand name, and it’s actually a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Apart from…

Does HRT help with wrinkles? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) helps to balance estrogen and progesterone levels in the body, near and during menopause. As estrogen and progesterone play an important role in skin hydration, suppleness, and thickness, HRT can help with wrinkles. An Introduction to Wrinkles If you’ve ever wondered how exactly wrinkles form, we’ll…