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If you or your loved one is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction, seeking the help of professionals in rehab centres is the best option to combat it. People attending rehabs are more common than you may think so there’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, in America alone, millions of people come in and out of rehab centre doors in hopes of combating their addiction. It’s important to realize however, a large proportion do have relapses.

There’s no hiding the fact that rehab is extremely difficult and doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, relapses are almost expected. It’s also clear to see however that some rehab facilities do much better than others in their success rates. If you want a successful outcome, you’ll surely want to go to such rehabs. But, what is it that makes these centres so good and how can you spot them? This is what we will discuss in this article.

It’s good to note, even if you or your loved one went abroad on a long holiday or have emigrated, there are still plenty of great centres. For example, if you’re in S.E Asia, there’s a trusted alcohol rehab in Thailand like Addiction Rehab Center.

Here are some indicators of what to look for in a successful rehab centre so you or your loved one can get the best treatment possible.

1. The centre will not rely on other addictive drugs.

Often in treatment, programs will use pharmaceutical variations such as Valium/Xanax to help fight the cravings. Doing so will also help certain symptoms the recovering addict experiences. However, the downside of using this method is that the person may become addicted to the medications.

More successful programs seem to focus on increasing someone’s health first through more natural processes. These may include a healthier diet with more vitamins and minerals plus a healthy exercise regime.

2. The centre will have good support structures in place.

Support during the cleansing phase is paramount to the overall success of the rehabilitation. Every single day is a mental battle that can become very tiring for the person in recover. Severe cravings will attack sometimes even daily. This is when counselling sessions, group meetings or talking to a therapist will really come in handy. To have these sessions on hand when intense cravings strike is important to making sure someone comes through the other side.

3. More holistic approaches 

The recovery process involves more than just getting someone off the substance. It includes emotional, psychological and physical changes too. As discussed above, therapy sessions can really help on an emotional level. When it comes to psychical, having a decent nutrition program can really help alleviate cravings.

The nutritional component will help rebuild the health and any intestinal/liver problems. It looks at things from the level of nutrient deficiencies that drugs and alcohol deprive the body of. Deficiencies can create a number of issues from insomnia to depression so nutrition can make a big difference.

The Addiction Rehab Center features an effective 12 step alcohol rehab program that can help combat alcoholic addictions from a fundamental level. It may be hard to tell if a rehab centre is good though especially when you are searching online, it’s best to give them a visit so you can also see their facilities yourself.

It’s clear to see that truly successful rehab centres look at the bigger picture. Bringing in elements that attack the problem from all angles is what you or your loved one need to really make progress.

Do you have other things on mind? Let us know in the comments!

The changing world has somehow caused family relationships to suffer, what’s with the technology and work taking the bulk of our time away from meaningful interactions and even just being together in a single room. Don’t worry, there are many families out there with the same issue. Here’s how to be able to forge a stronger family relationship at home.

Communication. Perhaps the most important tip here, something most modern families lack. Communication plays a crucial role in strengthening a family’s bond. Every lunch or dinner is a chance to talk over what transpired ruing the day.

Set a family movie night every weekend or go on a trip together locally (or internationally) from time to time. If everyone in the family feel included in family matters, and that you care what’s happening to them, they’re more likely to open about their problem and become closer to you and other family members.

Balance your work and home life. It’s hard to balance work and home life, but even little changes can make quite a difference to your relationship with our family. Creating a balance between work and home, focusing to work in a way that fits around your family commitments and not wasting all your time outside will make you feel more in control over your life. If possible, plan a monthly vacation with your family and have fun together. Your family will be happy to see more of you, and you’ll have a life away from home as well.

Look after yourself. Sometimes, parents spend most of our time looking after everyone else in the family and tend to forget ourselves. If you fail to look after yourself, you can end up feeling resentful and miserable, and you won’t be able to provide your children the support they sought. You have feelings and needs that are strictly your own, so treat yourself once in a while. It doesn’t have to be extravagant – but putting aside an alone time to do what you want to do, even if it’s only a couple of minutes a day – is vital.

Discipline. Instead of thinking of discipline as a punishment, it should be used to teach children how to meet their wants or needs without having to offend or hurt anyone. While you may be upset, it can help to remain calm and teach your kid/s how to handle the situation differently, and how he/she can do better next time.

Prepare for the future. Having a family means taking care not only for the present, but also for the future. So how do you ensure your children’s future when you’re gone? How can you have the peace of mind for the future of your spouse, children and close relatives? The answer is through a will.

Creating a will now will ensure that everyone left behind won’t have any issue with the assets you’ll leave behind. If anyone is left out of a will, challenge a will nsw will be able to provide resolution for them in case of dispute.

There you have it, I’m sure doing any of the tips above will benefit your family relationship and hopefully, forge a stronger tie. Know any other tips for families out there? Share it with us below!

Let’s face it: you couldn’t survive without your morning coffee, right?

Well, there may be one more reason to love it. Your eyes. New research shows that coffee may have multiple protective effects for your eyes. It’s been associated with a multitude of health benefits. Medical News Today reports that drinking coffee might reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. But, what’s more exciting for those of us who wear glasses is that drinking a cup or more per day may help protect against deteriorating eyesight.

 It can even protect against blindness.

Researchers from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY showed that coffee has multiple protective effects for the eyes. Raw coffee beans contain between 7 and 9 percent of a substance called CGA or chlorogenic acid.

This is a potent antioxidant, and has been associated with numerous health benefits, like weight loss and blood pressure reduction.

And, while past studies have shown that CGA is a powerful neuroprotectant, there’s been a lot of interest in identifying protective compounds in coffee that will block hypoxia or oxygen deprivation.

A Cup Of Coffee A Day Keeps The Doctors Away

Researchers found that coffee extract and the substance known as CGA protects mice against retinal degeneration. The retina is a thin layer of cells at the back of the eye. It’s made up of light-sensitive cells, sort of like a sensor on a camera. It also contains nerve cells. These cells are responsible for receiving an organizing all of the visual information our eyes take in.

However, they’re also susceptible to oxygen deprivation. And, since the retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body, it needs lots and lots of oxygen. And, when it doesn’t get the oxygen it needs, problems like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma are all more likely.

The researchers found that both the CGA and coffee extract reduced RGC death by preventing the down-regulation of Thy-1, which is a cell surface protein.

This study is one of the first that shows that CGA is responsible for the reduction of RCG apoptosis (cell death) that’s induced by hypoxia. This is how the researchers came to the conclusion that drinking coffee may be beneficial. If it works in mice, it may also work in human beings.

Of course, for visual acuity problems, like nearsightedness, you need surgery, corrective lenses, or a combination of both. You can read this to get a better idea of the procedures available in the UK and how they work, as well as what they cost.

Various procedures, like LASIK, correct vision problems by reshaping the cornea of the eye so that light bending at the cornea is refocused at the back of the retina. For most people, this will solve the visual acuity problem.

However, keeping the eye healthy overall is still important, which is why this research is so amazing. For the first time, there is evidence that something widely available and consumed by so many people, may be helping people. So, if you’re a coffee drinker, you may have been improving the health of your eye without even knowing it.

Melissa Berry works as a medical receptionist. A people person, she also enjoys writing; her articles usually focusing on an aspect of her work in one way or another.

Being a Mom means that sacrifices must be made, when you’re life is filled with nappies, school-runs, washing, cleaning, cooking and care-giving, there are some things that you simply do not have time for. One such sacrifice that we often make is beauty, no more do we have the time to sit and do our nails or find time to go and get our eyebrows done, there are however some areas that we can still maintain by just spending a little time each day. Skin care is so important, both for how we feel and how we look and by just spending 10-20 minutes per day looking after our skin we can maintain a healthy appearance. Here are 5 tips to keep that skin looking good.

Tea-bags for your Eye-bags

One common feature of being a mom is the bags and puffiness that appear under your eyes as a result of lack of sleep and near-exhaustion. There are various wrinkle cream reviews that can point you to some great long-term products but a great quick and effective solution for this is to place some green tea-bags underneath your eyes for a few minutes each day.. Make sure that they are caffeinated tea-bags then soak them in water, squeeze out the excess liquid and place them below your eyes. The caffeine in the tea-bags will increase circulation around the area and help to remove the puffiness, the anti-oxidants in the tea also has anti-wrinkle properties to equal the best anti-wrinkle serums. Win, win.

Nightly Routine

Whilst there may be the temptation to slump into bed and sleep at your earliest opportunity, it is important to have a nighty routine of cleansing, toning and moisturising your face. Once you get into the habit it can be done in less than 10 minutes and will make you feel much better when you wake up in the morning. The best thing about this is that once you have done it for a week or two, it will become second nature and you will probably feel bad if you don’t do it. The long lasting effects of a nightly skincare routine are well worth the effort and the short-term effects are equally as beneficial.

Make time for the Bath

I understand who crazy the concept is of making time for a bath but I encourage to take every opportunity available to have a long soak. The heat and steam of the bath will open up your pores and help to remove and deep-seated dirt that could damage your skin. Bathing also helps to keep your skin supple and more importantly will help you and your muscles to unwind and relax, remember a healthy mind helps to keep a healthy body. Do whatever you have to do to get that bath.

Keep it Handy

If you are anything like me then your handbag will feature more antiques and random items than some of the greatest museums in the World, there are two simple additions you must make to the madness. Hand cream and antibacterial gel are the perfect way to keep your hands feeling soft and looking good. Moms’ hands end up everywhere and pick up incredible amounts of dirt and grime, the gel will help clean them and remove unwanted germs. A quick application of hand-cream when you have 5 minutes will do your hands wonders, don’t forget about your hands, think of the abuse that they take.

Wipe it all Away

I can’t stress the importance of keep some face-wipes handy to clean your face, remove make-up or just to give your face a little light refreshment. I carry these everywhere, in my bags and by my bedside. Whilst the tips won’t replace a good routine of cleansing and moisturising the are the next best thing and will really help you maintain a healthy face.