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If you’re looking for a new dentist or you’d just like to know what else is available, you’re in the right place. These days, a dentist is much more than just someone who offers regular checkups and carries out standard procedures (like fillings). We’re going to look at a number of different services that you can get in many regular dental practices. Some of these will be carried out by your original dentist while others require someone else, like a hygienist. 1.  Teeth Whitening While you can get some do-it-yourself kits that take care of this at home—these aren’t always the best option. Especially if you’ve got teeth that need a lot of work. While some home kits can do the job, you often get what you pay for. That’s …

The chiropractic method is becoming more and more popular in New York and elsewhere. In fact, the state is home to the nationally renowned New York Chiropractic College, which dedicates itself to training and supporting alternative healthcare professionals. Because of its growing relevance, you’ve probably seen so many articles and videos about the chiropractic practice, explaining what it is and the good that it brings. You’ve also probably heard of friends and relatives who have gone to a chiropractor to have their spine issues checked and addressed. Does this mean that you should also visit a chiropractor in the NYC area, too? The answer to this actually depends on what you expect to get from your healthcare program. Different people might have different goals. We outline in this article the …

Having an extra drink at lunch beyond what’s recommended? Then having something else in the evening as a late nightcap? Feeling like you need something to help balance you out and help you make it through the day? How much is too much? These questions are hard enough to answer for ourselves, let alone when we are looking at someone who is important to us and around us. When buzzed driving goes from just getting home to the second DUI, or that original pain pill prescription becomes your once a month script fix, these are reasons for additional concern. When we crossover that plane where just a little bit of partying or a little bit of pain management becomes too much of a good thing, then it is time to …

Prescription stimulants can improve the lives of people with conditions like attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy, but they are also one of the most commonly misused medications. If you are not taking your medication exactly as prescribed, if you are using it to get high, or if you are taking pills that are not prescribed, you are at increased risk of becoming addicted. Around 16 million adults use stimulants each year, and five million of those abuse them. Surveys show that people with coexisting conditions like substance abuse disorders, depression, or suicidal ideation are more likely to abuse both legal and illicit stimulants. The most commonly prescribed stimulants are methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin); dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine); and a combination of the two (Adderall). Five Signs of Stimulant Abuse If your doctor …