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Detoxification is an important component of a patient’s recovery process from opioid use disorder. Medical experts share that while the detox process is difficult and uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be a deterrent in keeping someone with a substance use disorder from getting help. “When I was in the grips of my opioid addiction, the only thing … Read more
The major symptoms of COVID-19 are well-documented, and – nearly a year-and-a-half after it began its inexorable spread throughout the world – well-known: fever or chills, a persistent cough, difficulty breathing, body aches, a sore throat and a runny nose. But people have been affected in other ways by the virus, exhibiting symptoms that might … Read more
While choosing health coverage can often be a chore, it is sometimes a fleeting luxury for people with no employment, no access to doctors and no one to point them to the services and sources they need. But in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, a far-reaching network of medical professionals has formed an entire community to connect … Read more
By Bill Farley In all likelihood, unless you are an angler or an organic gardener, you don’t spend much time thinking about worms. But contrast that category of vermicular admirers with veterinarians and the whole wormy picture quickly darkens. That’s because worms of all sorts can be sickening, even deadly to your pets – specially … Read more
By this time of year, chances are your New Year resolution to follow that newest diet fad is now a distant memory – a blip in the radar on your quest for improved health. One option which has withstood several years in the spotlight, however, is the concept of clean eating. So what exactly is … Read more
By Colin McCandless With more than 40% of adults in the United States classified as being obese and many more carrying excess weight and dealing with related health conditions, it’s no secret that Americans have been suffering with this escalating epidemic for quite some time. For those with severe obesity, the most effective, long-term treatment … Read more