“It’s pretty clear when someone’s life becomes unmanageable or when there are consequences that are occurring from use.” — Karen Rainer, interventionist with The Circle of Care ConsultantsQuiz: Am I an Alcoholic? Determine if you are an alcoholic or how much alcohol is affecting your ...
If your liver is under stress for a long time a condition called fatty liver develops. Fatty liver is the build-up of excess fat in the liver. It’s a common condition in Western countries, affecting 1 in 10 people. Serious conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cirrhosis and ca...
Why Is Your Testosterone Going Downhill? These are the leading causes of low testosterone. Infection/injury of the testes. Metabolic disorders – high blood sugar, too much iron in the blood, belly fat, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels. Overindulgence in alcohol. Certain med...
Life is challenging in so many ways, especially during a public health emergency. When times get tough, people may turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with stress or emotions.
While a little stress can be a great motivator, it’s time to seek help when stress is adversely affecting your life. If you notice symptoms of toxic stress in yourself, your child, or someone you love, therapy can help you find the root cause of the stress and teach skills to help ...
Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables, broccoli, grapes, and other foods. Ask your healthcare provider for more information about what to eat when you have an elevated INR. Limit alcohol. Alcohol increases your INR. Ask your healthcare provider how much alcohol is safe for you. Do ...
Recognizing the early signs of alcohol addiction is pivotal for timely and effective treatment. AtPassages Malibu, we are dedicated to providing the support and care needed to overcome addiction.Reach out today; your journey to recovery starts here....
The need to use is so intense that your mind will try to rationalize or ignore the addiction. You might be underestimating the number of drugs you’re taking, how much they’re affecting your life, and how much influence you have over your drug usage. You can overcome the negative effects...
Premature laboris also called preterm labor. It’s when your body starts getting ready for birth too early in your pregnancy. Labor is premature if it starts more than 3 weeks before yourdue date. Premature labor can lead to an early birth. But the good news is that doctors can do a ...
Alcohol abuseand liver disease:Alcoholabuseis the most common cause of liver disease in North America. Alcohol is directly toxic to liver cells and can cause liver inflammation, referred to as alcoholic hepatitis. In chronic alcohol abuse, fat accumulation occurs in liver cells, affecting their abi...