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Research: Facebook Users Are Hiding The Fat Facts

According to new research by LighterLife, millions of Brits* are unwilling to upload their photos to Facebook because they’re so embarrassed by the way they look.

Research: Facebook Users Are Hiding The Fat Facts

45% of women surveyed said they would never put ‘fat’ photos online, while 14% of women un-tag themselves in every single photo of them that appears on Facebook. One in ten women admitted to feeling sick when they saw their picture on Facebook and in extreme circumstances 13% avoid being photographed altogether just in case the photos end up on the social networking site.

Sue Dover, Sales and Marketing Director at LighterLife, which carried out the study, said: ”It’s such a shame that people are not choosing to share their Facebook photos, and in extreme circumstances pretending to look like someone they’re not. It’s indicative of the pressure placed on people, particularly young women, in our society to look a certain way that is causing this to happen.”

Faith Johns, a self-confessed de-tagger said, “I often use older photos from when I was a lot slimmer. If I do put up recent pictures then I’ll be careful only to show my face so it’s harder to see my actual size. Being tagged and seeing how big I am has contributed towards me feeling very low about my weight.”

10% of the 2,000 people surveyed by OnePoll admitted putting out-of-date photos online so people think they look as good as they did when they were younger. Interestingly it appears men are more reluctant to give up the past than women. 10% of men were unwilling to put up recent pictures as they were afraid of what old colleagues and friends would say about how much they had changed, in comparison with 6% of women.

One in ten admitted to using a photo of someone else on their social networking profile, like their dog, an avatar or cartoon drawing, to avoid old friends and work mates seeing the ‘real’ them. Whilst one in twenty even admitted to uploading pictures of a better-looking person, like a more attractive friend, to get more attention from the opposite sex.

But it’s not all bad, as 18% only put recent pictures of themselves online to show old friends and work colleagues how much they have changed. And 13% use Facebook to show people how successful their weight loss has been.

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Affordable Drug Rehab Still Within Reach Despite Economic Downturn

With the economy of the US in shambles and healthcare shrouded in a veil of uncertainty, there’s one thing that is for certain: affordable drug rehab still remains accessible. Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has stayed true to their roots of offering the highest level of drug rehab at an affordable cost.

“Over 12 years ago, we founded a program that became the blueprint for successful drug addiction treatment worldwide,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “We were determined to offer innovative, individualized treatment at an affordable price . We put together a highly-skilled team of professionals including licensed and certified counselors and social workers , nurses and a psychiatrist and have kept our per diem cost at $360 . We have always felt that individuals should not be precluded from getting the help they need to get sober simply because of cost. When individuals walk out of Mountainside and begin their journey to recovery in the outside world, they know they’ve received the best addiction or alcoholism treatment available, and they haven’t spent their life savings in the process.”

Mountainside’s affordable drug rehab model is recognized for its individualized , holistic and clinical approach to treatment in a setting that is picturesque and tranquil. Mountainside’s personalized approach to treatment still remains the model for affordable drug rehabs worldwide.

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Study Reveals Worrying Results On Sexually Transmitted Infections

According to a new study of sexual health from Lloydspharmacy – 72% of men have never had an STI screen, compared to 62% of women. Lloydspharmacy also found men were almost twice as likely to test positive for certain STIs such as chlamydia.

13% of men buying chlamydia tests from Lloydspharmacy’s Online Doctor tested positive compared to just six per cent of women.

The research from the community pharmacy chain also found that men are placing themselves at greater risk of picking up an STI with 13% of men having had unprotected sex with more than one person over the last five years, almost double that of women (7%).

With the research revealing that men are more reluctant to be tested but significantly more likely to test positive than women, the findings fuel concerns that men may be delaying testing until they are showing symptoms and that real rates of infection are significantly higher than reported.

Although men are less likely to have had a face-to-face consultation for an STI screen, according to Lloydspharmacy sales of tests online are split almost equally between men and women. This suggests that men prefer the anonymity of the online channel.

Through its Online Doctor service the community pharmacy chain has launched a postal Platinum Test for men which screens for five genital infections; genital Chlamydia, genital gonorrhoea, mycoplasma, ureaplasma and trichomonas. This confidential postal service allows men to be tested and if found to be positive, treated without the need to visit their GP.

“The lower rate of face-to-face testing and higher incidence of positive results amongst men suggests that many men may be waiting until they suspect they have an infection before getting themselves tested”, said Clare Kerr, Lloydspharmacy’s head of sexual health. “This is particularly worrying as many STIs don’t have any obvious symptoms, so men could be putting both themselves and their partners at risk by delaying tests.”

“Embarrassment is a huge barrier to testing and so we hope that removing the need to see a GP or GUM clinic face-to-face will encourage men to test themselves regularly. We can provide accurate tests for a wide range of genital infections anonymously and discreetly through the Online Doctor.”

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The Harley Medical Group Challenges Traditional Beauty Solutions

The Harley Medical Group is launching a new advertising campaign designed to highlight the more practical solutions offered by cosmetic and non surgical procedures.

The Harley Medical Group Challenges Traditional Beauty Solutions

The UK’s largest cosmetic surgery company hopes to tap into the day-to-day concerns of the ‘ordinary’ person to demonstrate how, contrary to some common perception, cosmetic solutions can give less dramatic and more functional beauty solutions.

The adverts, designed by Medicine Man, include an image of the bottom half of a bikini-clad woman’s body with the tag line “Bad hair day…ever considered laser hair removal.”

Another highlights how on average a woman will shave her legs 11,500 times – suggesting laser hair removal as a safe, permenant and hassle-free alternative.

Liz Dale, Director, The Harley Medical Group commented, “The adverts are now appearing on the back-end of buses across the UK. We deliberately set out create advertising that will make people do a double-take and demonstrate clearly how cosmetic and non surgical treatments can be an effective solution to unwanted hair or the removal of stubborn fat .”

The series of five adverts cover liposuction, breast surgery, lines and wrinkles treatments and laser hair removal.

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FDA Blunder and Cover-up Kills Millions

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just recommended that drinking water contain 25-50 mg of magnesium (Mg) per liter to prevent deaths from heart attack and stroke. MgWater.com/download American bottled water averages <5 mg of magnesium per liter, while bottled water in the rest of the world averages about 20 mg of magnesium per liter.

FDA Blunder and Cover-up Kills Millions

The FDA and DOJ caused the Mg-deficient-water problem by destroying the American mineral water industry in the 1930’s, in the mistaken belief that pure water was good, and that mineral water was just impure water.

Epidemiological studies indicate that millions of Americans have died due to the FDA’s and DOJ’s destruction of the American mineral water industry. See:
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For decades, the evidence has been overwhelming that Americans are very deficient in Mg, as evidenced by the 23% shortfall from the RDI, yet the FDA and DOJ have covered up their blunder, getting a Federal lawsuit dismissed before the evidence could be shown, and keeping silent about the millions of deaths indicated by over 50 epidemiological studies from nine countries.

Now, it is up to the FDA and DOJ to end this travesty, requiring the Mg content of bottled or canned beverages to be put in labels’ nutrition panels, and requiring that all bottled or canned beverages contain at least 25 mg of Mg per liter.

Foods no longer contain as much magnesium as they did a century ago, due to increased food processing and possible soil depletion. Consumers have generally rejected magnesium-rich whole grain foods like brown rice and brown bread, in favor of magnesium-stripped white rice and white bread. Bottled beverages are the most practical way of delivering magnesium to consumers.

Recent studies clearly confirm that water-borne Mg is far, far better in preventing cardiovascular pathologies than food-borne Mg. For more information, go to the Magnesium Online Library at www.MgWater.com.

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Recovery Options For Prescription Drug Addiction

Addiction treatment centers save lives. It might seem melodramatic to frame the issue in such stark terms, but facts are facts. Prescription drug addiction is a ferocious disease, one that can never be overcome without professional help. The only successful prescription drug addiction patients are those who enroll in rehab programs at professional prescription drug addiction centers. In the end, any other course of action is a recipe for failure.

The good news is that there are plenty of prescription drug addiction centers. The catch, though, is that they aren’t all equally capable of serving their clients. As you explore your addiction recovery options, then, it’s essential that you thoroughly research the various clinics available to you. Only by making an informed and intelligent decision can you expect to achieve meaningful and lasting prescription drug addiction recovery.

In the hills above the Malibu coast is a prescription drug addiction center with a lengthy record of clinical success. The center’s exclusive addiction treatment programs and elegant accommodations have long made it the preferred destination for high-profile clients from all over the world. Now it’s time for you to follow in their footsteps. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, don’t wait any longer to finally do what you must.

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Does Acai Berry Helps In Weight Loss?

Acai Berry is said to be a great weight loss product. A website reveals the truth by a detailed analysis of all aspects to come out with a verdict.

The effectiveness of weight loss pills is always debated. It is true that some weight loss pills help in losing pounds keep it off and improve overall energy. One should not get into something before doing some research. Obviously companies selling products will always says good about their product. Weightlossnpills.com did a comparison of some of top diet pills in market considering a range of important parameters.

The parameters for comparison included Company reputation, Product price, Side effects, Ingredients used, Support, Long term benefits, Weight loss power, Money back guarantee, Re-order rates, Shipping and Positive User reviews. These are very carefully selected parameters which provide a common ground for comparing products f r o m different manufacturer each of which had their own claims.

There are many products, says director of website. C9Acai is a super concentrated extract of the Acai berry, and the only supplement to offer 1200mg of this extract per serving. The Acai berry promotes weight loss by many different methods, reducing fat through a multi-pronged attack. Acai berry is also a great appetite suppressant. There are no any side effects even if you take C9Acai for long time. It can be used as weight loss medicine for both, men and women.

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Education Of Dangers Of Gateway Drug Use Leads To Decreased Need For Drug Rehab

When it comes to educating parents on the dangers of gateway drug use, it’s true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Teenagers often times develop the attitude of “it’s only a cigarette. It’s only one drink. It’s only one puff.” Unfortunately, many of those same teenagers fall into a cycle of abuse, with the next hit being greater in quantity and greater in effect than the last one. That’s why it’s so important to educate parents on the dangers of the use of the four major gateway drugs: tobacco, alcohol, inhalants and marijuana.

“There are very few addicts who began abusing hard drugs initially,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “And, that goes for alcoholics as well. An individual doesn’t suddenly wake up one day and think ‘I think I’ll go shoot up some heroine today’ or ‘I think I’ll drink a gallon of vodka today’. It starts with experimentation and generally speaking, experimentation with one of four major gateway drugs. Once those substances begin to lose their psychological, physical and emotional effects the desire for more, swells. The individual then looks at what else is out there to satisfy that hunger for more and, what started off as a seemingly innocent one-time puff of marijuana or a couple of occasional drinks, becomes a downward spiral towards full-fledged drug abuse. The important thing for parents to remember is that it’s never just one innocent puff or drink. Teenagers who begin experimenting, evolve into young adults with a potentially serious problem. It’s important for parents to learn how to talk with their children about the dangers of gateway drug use so that they can prevent the need for future drug addiction treatment.”

One of the most important things a parent can do to prevent their teenager from experimenting with gateway drugs is to model the behavior they are wanting their teenager to exhibit. For example, if a parent who smokes wants their child to abstain from smoking, they’ll either need to kick the habit themselves. They could also get their teenager actively involved in the cessation process: explain the dangers of smoking, why it’s important to quit and also share their struggles as they are trying to quit themselves. As uncomfortable as it may seem and as much as teenagers protest, they really do prefer honesty and nothing is more honest than transparency during the process.

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Innovative Medical Apparel Maker Manufactures All Products Domestically, Keeps Jobs In The U.S.

Medelita®, maker of breakthrough performance lab coats and scrubs delivers unparalleled comfort and the highest quality medical apparel manufactured in the United States. With its signature line of women’s lab coatsand its newly launched men’s lab coats, Medelita is one of only a handful of apparel companies that sews its garments domestically.

Innovative Medical Apparel Maker Manufactures All Products Domestically, Keeps Jobs In The U.S.

“When we started Medelita, we envisioned creating a line of products that truly fulfills the purchasing preferences of our clientele. We assumed there would be a high value associated with sourcing fabric, trim and manufacturing facilities within the U.S.,” said Lara Manchik, PA-C and founder, Medelita. “Sewing in the United States is significantly more expensive and challenging than outsourcing to Asia. Yet, we made a conscious decision to support U.S.-based sewing manufacturers and thus, the U.S. economy. We hoped our customers would find great value in the ‘Made In USA’ label.

Most major scrub and lab coats retail stores, universities, private and public hospitals and the U.S. government buy imports; it is the individual physician or clinician that appreciates true quality and finishing and finds value in Medelita scrubs and lab coats. The typical Medelita customer is willing to pay a little more for a product that is guaranteed to perform and that is made domestically.

Medelita lab coats are hand-sewn in the U.S. using the highest quality fabrics, most advanced fabric treatments and feature designer touches such as inside seam finishing and contoured shaping at the sleeves, bust and hips. Engineered for easy care, Medelita lab coats and scrubs can be machine washed and emerge from the dryer with a crisp, clean and professional look. Professional dry cleaning can be used, though is not required.

Made from 100 percent high denier cotton and designed specifically with a focus on fit and functionality, Medelita’s fluid resistant lab coats are treated with Advanced Dual Action Teflon® fabric protector, which allows fabric to repel and release stains. Tailored to fit the contours of the human body, Medelita lab coats feature hidden inside pockets and finished inside seams. The High IQ® Easycare Plus helps fabric resist wrinkling and retain a soft, smooth, clean appearance. Technologically innovative, durable and fashionable, Medelita sets a new standard in professional lab coats.

Available for purchase through its web site and at medical conferences, Medelita lab coats and scrubs can be embroidered using 100% polyester threading with clinician name, credentials and hospital, practice or group custom logo. Gift certificates are also available for order on the company’s web site.

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ClearMed Offers 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Hemroid treatment ClearMed has always come with a 60-day, money-back guarantee. With the recent No. 1 ranking by Consumer Health Reports for the third year in a row, the developers of ClearMed decided it was time to remind customers – both existing and potential – of its No Risk Guarantee program. Those who are not completely satisfied with the hemroids relief of ClearMed can simply return the unused portion for a full refund.

“ClearMed is a product that I am very proud of, and feel excited to share with hemroids sufferers around the world,” says Lawrence E. Kreger, medical researcher for ClearMed.

Simply put, hemroids are veins in the anus or lower rectum that have become swollen because too much pressure has been placed on them, sometimes by straining during bowel movements, other times by sitting for too long. Symptoms include bleeding, anal itching and pain. Worldwide, more than 40 percent of people over the age of 50 suffer from hemroids. In the United States alone, about four percent of pregnant women find they need hemroid treatment. About 20 percent of those suffering from hemroids end up seeking relief through surgery, with the rest using an internal or external hemroid treatment.

ClearMed is an all-natural, time-release capsule that provides hemroids relief by shrinking and soothing the swollen veins. Unlike other treatments, ClearMed both repairs the tissues damaged by straining and provides soothing and healing agents throughout the day, to ease the discomfort of hemroids.

For mild hemroids, the cost of ClearMed starts at $39.95 for a one-week hemroid treatment cycle. Two weeks of hemroid treatment cost $59.85, saving the user $20. Those suffering from moderate to severe hemroids should consider purchasing the Extra Strength ClearMed package, which includes two weeks of hemroid treatment plus a hemroidal ointment to topically soothe itching, dryness, and burning. This hemroid treatment package costs $89.95.

Those who have found hemroids relief often continue with a hemroid treatment maintenance program. ClearMed offers a package that includes eight bottles of Extra Strength ClearMed plus two tubes of hemroidal ointment, for $159.

To order ClearMed, call 727-328-0859, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to hemorrhoidtreatmentonline.com. All products are shipped discreetly within 24 hours through United States Postal Service Priority Shipping. Next-day Express Shipping is also an option.

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Hemroids Medication ClearMed Named Editors’ Choice For 2009

The votes are in and Consumer Health Reports has named ClearMed as the being the top pick for hemroids relief medication for 2009. A number of factors are considered by the organization during the process of picking a recommended product in any category, making the nod from Consumer Health Reports especially meaningful for any manufacturer or pharmaceutical company. The editorial team starts by collecting all of the products available to consumers in a particular category. In the case of hemroids treatment, this involved over 100 of the best known medications, including top selling national brand name products like Zenmed Zero and Avatrol. After comprehensive testing, consumer feedback is also solicited in the form of surveys. Products are then ranked according to key categories: safety, effectiveness, reorder rates, customer service, quality and value.

According to the editors of Consumer Health Reports, ClearMed came out on top when it came to testing and scored a tough to beat 95.9% approval rating on surveys returned by 285 customers who’d used the product. In naming ClearMed as their top pick for 2009, the editors sent a strong message that there is no medication more effective at providing hemroids relief, whether online or in your local drug store. Also noted in the review was the reasonable price of $39.95 for a treatment cycle of ClearMed, which was singled out as being “…a good value for the money when you consider that hemroids typically clear up within a week.” The fact that the producer of ClearMed also backs the product with a 60 day money-back guarantee says a lot about the confidence it has in the product.

While hemorrhoids are unpleasant and hemroids treatments often messy and ineffective, Consumer Health Reports was very positive about what consumers should expect from ClearMed, including a personal endorsement from the organization’s chief editor:

“ClearMed is clearly helping folks with their bout with hemorrhoids. We received the positive feedback from survey reports as well as actual customers from forums that claim their hemorrhoids cleared up within 1 week. Even our very own editor swears by this product.”

Established in 1999 by two medical researchers, the hemorrhoid treatment medication ClearMed is produced in an FDA-certified laboratory. Combining prescription strength ingredients that research has proven to reduce inflammation while soothing tissue, ClearMed has been named the top pick by Consumer Health Reports for three years running, is recommended by Doctors and over 200 Proctologists for hemorrhoids relief and has no known side effects. Available without a prescription for $39.95, ClearMed offers discreet, next day delivery with a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee.

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Effective Southern California Prescription Drug Rehab Programs

Cliffside Malibu, an exclusive California prescription drug rehab clinic, has long been a leading light in the California treatment community. Now, the center is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to providing clients with the utmost elegance on the road to wellness.

California prescription drug rehab is always an arduous experience. Those clients who complete the process successfully are invariably the ones who receive the best possible support along the way-which means that the most effective California prescription drug rehab facilities are always those which pamper their residents. In the end, there’s simply no better way to build a solid foundation for sustainable recovery.

Those principles, in turn, comprise the core of Cliffside Malibu’s treatment philosophy.

With its expert caregivers and posh amenities, Cliffside Malibu is a world-class institution. The Los Angeles drug rehab center has always catered to an elite clientele. Now Cliffside is expanding its mission, with the goal of delivering the most luxurious care on the planet to those individuals who need it. At Cliffside Malibu, nothing less than excellence will ever be acceptable.

“California prescription drug rehab is most successful when rehab patients feel wholly comfortable in their healing environment,” said Cliffside Malibu’s Program Director. “It’s our role as a luxury California prescription drug rehab center to meet each and every need of our residents, with everything from gourmet meals to high thread-count sheets. We believe that our record of success proves the effectiveness of our strategies.”

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Hemorrhoids Sufferers Rank ClearMed No. 1 Treatment for Third Year in a Row

Consumer Health Reports recently released its annual study and survey of treatments for hemorrhoids, and for the third consecutive year ClearMed has come out on top. Consumer Health Reports included more than 100 hemorrhoid treatment brands in the study, evaluating them on quality, value, reorder rates, safety and customer service. It then asked those suffering from internal, external and bleeding hemorrhoids to rate the top five – Avatrol, ClearMed, Preparation H, Venapro and Zenmed – using the same criteria. The result: More than 95 percent of participants picked ClearMed as their top hemorrhoid treatment.

More than 40 percent of people in the world over the age of 50 suffer from hemorrhoids, with four percent of all pregnant women developing the disease in the United States alone. Hemorrhoids are veins in the lower rectum or anus that have become swollen because of increased pressure, often from straining during bowel movements or sitting for long periods of time. Symptoms include anal itching, pain and bleeding.

Only about 20 percent of those suffering from internal, external and bleeding hemorrhoids require surgery, the rest find that a hemorrhoid treatment will help ease pain and swelling.

ClearMed is an all-natural hemorrhoid treatment in a time-release capsule that provides relief by shrinking and soothing hemorrhoids. Unlike other treatments for hemorrhoids, ClearMed’s finely milled ingredients work first on the internal issues, repairing tissues that have been damaged by straining. Throughout the day, soothing and healing agents are released to help ease the discomfort of bleeding hemorrhoids and non-bleeding hemorrhoids. There are no reported side effects with ClearMed, even when used for long-term maintenance.

“ClearMed is a product that I am very proud of, and feel excited to share with hemorrhoid sufferers around the world,” says Lawrence E. Kreger, medical researcher for ClearMed.

ClearMed developers are so confident in their hemorrhoid treatment, they guarantee results in five to seven days. If customers are not completely satisfied, ClearMed will return their money through its 60-Day No Risk Guarantee program.

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Hemorrhoids Have Met Their Match With ClearMed

Mankind has struggled to deal with the unpleasantness of hemorrhoids since the dawn of time. From the folk remedies dating back thousands of years to the national brands carried in drugs stores and supermarkets today, hemorrhoid treatment has become a big business. Unfortunately, with hundreds of medications to choose from and conditions ranging from mild irritation up to the potentially dangerous condition of bleeding hemorrhoids, consumers have been left wondering what medications actually work and which amount to a waste of money.

Doctors and proctologists treat patients who suffer from hemorrhoids all the time and they frequently recommend ClearMed, a nonprescription medication that’s proven to quickly reduce swelling and irritation, greatly speeding the recovery process while providing relief to sufferers. The editors of Consumer Health Reports, an organization that evaluates various medications in an effort to rank the top picks in various categories (based on criteria such as value, safety, quality and effectiveness), put over 100 of the top selling hemorrhoid treatment medications under the microscope and awarded ClearMed their top pick for hemorrhoid treatment for 2009.

What does it take to earn the top spot when competing against more than 100 of the top selling hemorrhoid relief products, including the best-selling national brand names? Consumer Health Reports conducted extensive testing on all the subject products, then asked customers who’d actually used the various medications to complete surveys to help validate their findings and flesh out what their user experience was like (including variables like customer service and overall satisfaction). As it had in the previous two years, ClearMed came out on top in testing, and it was also the clear favorite of customers, with an unheard of 95.9% approval rating on the 285 customer surveys that were returned. Some customers even noted that ClearMed had been able to heal their bleeding hemorrhoids, while others pointed out that the $39.95 price for a treatment cycle (backed by a 60 day money back guarantee) was extremely competitive. Based on these findings and the test results, Consumer Health Reports named ClearMed its Top Pick for Hemorrhoid Treatment for 2009, a feat the product has now accomplished for three years running.

ClearMed was founded in 1999 by a pair of medical researchers. The company operates an FDA-certified laboratory and offers a 60 day, 100% money back guarantee on ClearMed . The product is recommended by doctors, proctologists hemorrhoid treatment and has helped over 150,000 customers to date. ClearMed has earned top honors from Consumer Health Reports for the past three years, with the organization noting that it was even reported by customers to be effective in treating bleeding hemorrhoids.

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Best Residential Alcohol Rehab Programs For Overcoming Alcohol Abuse

Sunset Malibu, a luxury alcohol rehab center on the California coast, has long been a transformational force in the field of rehabilitation and recovery. Now, Sunset is announcing its redoubled efforts in helping clients win the fight against alcoholism on their own terms.

Alcohol abuse is a personal problem. By the same token, residential alcohol rehab programs must entail a personal process. The most effective residential alcohol rehab programs are ones which cater to the unique needs of their unique clients. In the end, there’s simply no other way to build a solid foundation for lasting recovery.

Those considerations, in turn, form the bedrock of Sunset Malibu’s treatment philosophy.

With its world-class caregivers and elegant accommodations, Sunset Malibu is an unparalleled recovery destination. The center has always catered to upscale clients from every corner of the globe. Now Sunset is renewing its commitment to its core values, with the goal of delivering life-changing care to individuals who seek it. At Sunset Malibu, the client always comes first.

“Each of our residents faces unique challenges on the road to wellness,” said Sunset Malibu’s Clinical Director. “We believe that it’s our role as a luxury alcohol rehab center to help them meet those challenges on their own terms, in a way that’s meaningful to them and no one else. That’s why our exclusive residential alcohol rehab programs are designed on a case-by-case basis-and why our patients enjoy such a robust rate of long-term success.”

Sunset’s competitors, meanwhile, would be hard-pressed to make the same claims about their own treatment efforts.

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Varied Drug Addiction Experts Form Cohesive Innovative Recovery Team

Drug rehabs in America may be plentiful, but rarely are any as unique and innovative as what you’ll find at Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . Just by walking onto the grounds of this expansive, idyllic facility, you’ll begin to see that it’s far from ordinary.

From the moment you enter the colonial style architecture, you’ll sense a difference. The facility is tastefully furnished, blending right into the peaceful, private 39 acres it’s situated on. The staff is multi-disciplined and highly skilled in their area of expertise, always exuding the compassion and care that Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center is known for.

“Our vision began with focusing on a way to build an evidenced based drug addiction treatment program that was unlike anything currently available,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside. “We decided that the best way for us to do that was to put together a multi-disciplinary team consisting of licensed and certified counselors and social workers, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse and a Psychiatrist. Some of our counselors are dedicated to diagnosing an individual’s addiction history; others are focused on relapse prevention, education and issues that are gender-specific. We have a group of counselors that also work within our Mind-Body-Spirit and Yoga program, helping a person deal with the stresses that, often times, can trigger relapse. There’s also a team that is dedicated to focusing on group and individual responsibilities through our Adventure Based Initiatives program. And finally, we have another team that focuses solely on developing a plan for aftercare and continued support. Although each specific group of professionals fulfills a specific role within the recovery process, all work together to form a cohesive team of drug rehab professionals whose cumulative experience is unsurpassed by any other drug addiction treatment center. This team works together with the client to insure that he/she receives an individualized treatment plan that is created specifically to meet his/her needs.”

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Alcohol Treatment Resources that are Unbiased

Treatment-Centers.net Finding information about the appropriate alcohol rehabilitation center can be a daunting task. At Treatment-Centers.net we help to streamline this process by providing resources and a wide-range of facilities that would be considered the most appropriate for an individual’s particular circumstances.

There is nothing that is easy about having a loved one suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. Likewise, alcohol treatment requires effort on the part of many individuals. Professional help from an alcohol treatment center is a good start. However, it is recommended that friends and family participate in providing support by becoming informed about how to best support their loved one.

In an effort to reduce some of the struggle associated with alcohol rehabilitation, we offer free information resources that may be accessed on the web or through our toll free telephone number. We understand that when one is faced with the need to find an alcohol rehabilitation center that it can be an overwhelming sensation. Our goal is to help individuals make informed decisions about the various types of treatment centers.

Many individuals are aware of the 12-step programs. We have information on several 12-step programs for alcohol treatment. The 12-step programs may not be the best fit for everyone. As a result, the drug and alcohol treatment center industry has seen a large growth in the number of alternative alcohol rehabilitation centers that are available for individuals.

We have professionals available that are ready and willing to help make sense of the rehabilitation industry and can recommend various programs that may best fit one’s individual needs. We provide the most sincere assistance by providing a wealth of information and giving individuals access to our extensive directory and broad range of resources.

It may not be every day that one needs to find an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. However, if the day comes we are ready, willing, and capable to help find the best solution that will maximize the chances for a permanent solution. Our extensive website and helpful staff members can help one make sense of a confusing situation.

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Fort Lauderdale Cosmetic Dentist Offers Waterlase Laser Dentistry

Known for being on the cutting edge of dental technology, Miami dental center Smile South Florida is giving its patients more reasons to smile than ever. Using Waterlase dentistry, Miami cosmetic dentist Dr. Charles Nottingham and his certified staff of Waterlase dentists and hygienists, take the pain out of many of dentistry’s most feared treatments.

Waterlase dentistry combines the precision of surgical lasers and the elemental power of water to gently perform several procedures that keep Smile South Florida’s patients’ teeth healthy. This treatment method can be used to handle major dental work such as filling, bondings, cavity removal, decay removal, and many more procedures.

“Whether we’re caring for the patient’s teeth, bone, or gums, Waterlase technology is always our first choice for treatment,” says the Fort Lauderdale cosmetic dentist. “The benefits are endless. From less anesthesia, to less bleeding, to fewer appointments, to improved efficiency and accuracy, we’re providing the absolute cutting edge in dentistry, and the best part is that our patients reap all the benefits.”

Whereas older procedures require cutting, scraping, and drilling, Waterlase laser dentistryuses water and laser energy with far greater accuracy than drills and scalpels. This eliminates vibrations and sounds of drilling.

“The more accurate the treatment, the more healthy tissue we preserve,” exclaims Dr. Nottingham, a Florida laser dentist. “Often with older methods healthy tooth and gum tissue is damaged during treatment. Obviously, the dental community’s job is to promote and preserve healthy teeth and gum tissue, and with the Waterlase, dentists can do just that.”

“Waterlase treatment not only removes damaged or decayed tissue more efficiently, it does so with less pain,” adds the Fort Lauderdale dentist. Because the laser essentially desensitizes nerves during treatment and pain is greatly reduced.

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Drug Treatments with the Largest Treatment Center Directory

Treatment-Centers.net When it comes to discovering a need to differentiate among the various drug treatments, then Treatment-Centers.net is the solution. Not only do they have the largest selection of information about drug treatment centers, but they also have tips for addiction intervention, multiple diagnosis, and important questions to ask various facilities.

Performing an Addiction Intervention can be a difficult task. It requires serious thought and considerable planning in order to ensure that there is an optimal chance that the individual chooses to go into drug rehab. Visiting Treatment-Centers.net can be of great benefit so that the addiction intervention is well-planned and well-understood.

It is a good idea to research information about various drug treatments that are available prior to an addiction intervention. It may also be beneficial to speak with someone who can answer questions and provide assistance if additional help is sought. The individuals at Treatment-Centers.net are available to not only help find a drug treatment center, but they are also available to the public to help provide assistance and direction for a successful addiction intervention.

Drug treatments have come a long way in comparison with the traditional 12-step program. Although the 12-step program has proven successful for several individuals, there has been an increase in the number of alternative treatment centers. Many of the alternative drug treatment centers are able to create success when others fail.

The most idealistic scenario is that after a single addiction intervention the individual chooses to go into treatment and the treatment results in permanent sobriety. Oftentimes, addiction intervention requires significant persistence in order to convince an individual to check into a drug treatment center.

Additionally, there is no drug treatment center that can guarantee 100% success. Therefore, it may be necessary for an individual to go into drug rehab a number of different times.

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Glucosamine To Help Protect Cartilage Suggests BestMultivitamins.co.uk

Recent research has shown that supplements including glucosamine do in fact protect and build cartilage tissue rather than purely acting as a pain killer designed specifically for joints.

Glucosamine To Help Protect Cartilage Suggests BestMultivitamins.co.uk

Glucosamine is a compound that exists naturally within the body. Made up of glucose and glutamine the compound is needed within the body to aid the formation process of cartilage and other body tissues. As humans grow the production of glucosamine slows which weakens the cartilage that serves to protect our joints.

Glucosamine made from chitin, a chemical found within the shells of shrimp, crab, lobster etc, is extremely popular both in sulphate tablet form and in liquids such as sports drinks. Vegetarian glucosamine supplements are also available from many health stores, which may be suitable for individuals with allergies to shellfish. In recent years there have been many studies that questioned the potency of the supplement, which has become popular in many health stores across the world.

Doctors are now beginning to stand by glucosamine in supplement form after recent research has proven that easily accessible supplements do in fact protect and build cartilage rather than just combating pain symptoms. Rheumatologist Dr Rod Hughes, from St Peters Hospital, Surrey, explains that the recent breakthroughs in research conducted in Belgium have shown that previous studies concluding that Glucosamine is merely a placebo must indeed have been inaccurate.

‘The results showed a statistically significant difference which could be measured in thickening of the cartilage,’ said Dr Hughes. ‘Glucosamine is one of the chemicals of which cartilage is made, feeding the chondrocytes which produce the strong healthy cartilage which is the shock absorber of the joints and it’s that which wears out in osteoarthritis.

Successful athletes, particularly those playing high impact sports that place joints and cartilage under huge pressure have often proclaimed the benefits of such supplements.

“Sports men and woman can now feel reassured in their choice to use supplements to strengthen their cartilage and protect their joints. It is never too early to think about looking after your body.” explains Tom Kalton owner of popular health blog bestmultivitamins.co.uk.

It is always important to understand however that supplements are not an alternative but merely a supportive measure to a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of a well rounded and nutritional diet, as well as sensible workouts that include proper stretching, warm ups and cool downs, are all equally as important and must not be forgotten.

As with any medical problem it is always advisable to conduct your doctor if you are experiencing joint issues.

Bestmultivitamins.co.uk specialises in providing informative and insightful information related to supplements, vitamins, multivitamins and other new health products on the market. Established in 2009 the site has become a trusted and cited resource within the industry.

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