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Tobacco products usage and chronic pain

November 4, 2016

Tobacco products usage and chronic pain are both ruining people’s live and the recovery time is now

Tobacco products usage and chronic pain: Smoking decreases effectiveness of pain medication

When we are under pain ordinarily your doctor may prescribe for you some pain relievers medication. These medications are necessary to the specified doses recommended by your physician. Nonetheless when it comes to tobacco products usage, users of such products are more likely to require slightly higher dosage of painkillers and analgesic to ease pain compared to the nonsmokers. Doctor Akoury is raising the red flag that with restricted blood flow, your medication cannot work properly in containing the pain inflicted on you either because of cigarette smoking or otherwise.

Tobacco products usage and chronic pain: Smoking makes you anxious

According to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury, stress is a natural depressant capable of lowers your body’s defenses against diseases and other illnesses. Smoking impacts negatively by preventing your body from healing itself and remember that the weaker your body is, the harder it is for your body to recover from chronic pain.

Even though pain may be quite unpleasant to the body, it also plays a significant role in communicating to your body any wrong thing that may need to be fixed in good time. The tightness, tingling, or stiffness you feel is only trying to pass a message to you that overworked or damaged nerves and muscles need your attention. Persistent pain lasting 3 months or more is considered chronic. Most cases of chronic pain will have unidentifiable causes. Nevertheless, smoking appears to aggravate such debilitating condition. Doctor Akoury is registering that chronic pain is more common among smokers and that is according to a study which has revealed that smokers are more at risk of chronic pain than nonsmokers. Bigger populations of respondents who have reported to have experienced severe pains in the past that have prevented them from going to work or pursuing their hobbies are smokers. They normally complain of severe pain in their neck, shoulders, lower back, elbows and knees. Therefore if you are one of them and wondering on where to start from, wonder no more and schedule for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury today for a more elaborate treatment plan that will not only five you’re your life back but will also cause you to experience comfort beyond reproach.

Why would a chronic smoker have difficulty in breathing?

Finally doctor Akoury says that chronic smokers often have difficulty breathing because they develop Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. The two diseases that fall under that category are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the alveoli lose the elasticity and break down due to inflammation from the cigarette smoke. Essentially at this point the patient begins to lose their ability to obtain oxygen and dispose of carbon dioxide and other gases. In chronic bronchitis, breathing becomes more difficult due to narrowed airways and increased production of mucus, which obstruct airflow. Both of these diseases are serious and will progressively get worse over time. It therefore means that is something is not done in good time smokers can develop lung cancer and other cancers, which can also obstruct airflow and also lead to difficulty breathing. All these put together brings to board the clear association between chronic pain and smoking which must be dealt with professionally by experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.

Tobacco products usage and chronic pain: Smoking decreases effectiveness of pain medication

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Defeating smoking habits to enjoy life to the fullest

November 3, 2016

Defeating smoking habits to enjoy life to the fullest begins with elimination of cravings

Defeating smoking habits to enjoy life to the fullest: How can I enjoy a meal without smoking?

It may be true that defeating smoking habits may be difficult, but the good news we have is that it is not impossible. Therefore, if you want to enjoy life to the fullest, defeating smoking habits must be prioritized says doctor Akoury. What may not know is that food normally tastes better after quitting smoking, and because of that your appetite may suddenly become bigger than usual. When that takes place, the urge to smoke comes immediately after meals. This desire to smoke will depend on whether you are alone or in the company of other smokers and remember that your urge to smoke may be stronger with specific foods like spicy or sweet foods. And for proper management of that the following tips can be helpful:

Knowledge of the kind of foods that increases your urge to smoke is important so that you can avoid them.
Have company every time you are eating and if alone, invite a friend or take a walk soon after eating.
Brush your teeth or use mouthwash after meals.
Concentrate on the taste when taking coffee or a fruit drink.
Eat at smoke-free restaurants.

Defeating smoking habits to enjoy life to the fullest: Resisting smoking urge when drinking alcoholic beverages

Many smokers often smoke when enjoying their favorite drinks like beer, wine, liquor, or mixed drinks and in the process associate the good feelings with those beverages. It is important to note that up on quitting smoking, you may feel a strong urge to smoke when you drink alcohol. Therefore keep this in mind up front if you are going out for a drink. Nonetheless if you do drink, keep in mind that your control over your behavior may be impaired under the influence of alcohol. When you try to quit smoking, drinking alcohol may make it even tougher to cope and the following hints will be very helpful for you in the first few weeks after quitting:

Many people find it helpful to reduce or avoid drinking alcohol.
Switch to nonalcoholic drinks.
If you do drink, don’t choose the alcoholic beverages you usually have when smoking.
Don’t drink at home or by yourself.
Stay away from the places you usually drink alcohol, or drink only with nonsmoking friends.

Finally keeping sobriety after quitting will definitely be an uphill task and you will certainly need help along the way. If you ever need help, do not hesitate to call doctor Dalal Akoury (MD) and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center for professional help immediately today.

Defeating smoking habits to enjoy life to the fullest: How can I enjoy a meal without smoking?

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Essential nicotine replacement products by smokers

November 2, 2016

Essential nicotine replacement products by smokers can be of help in solving the addiction problem

Essential nicotine replacement products by smokers: How helpful are nicotine replacement products?

Nicotine is the major ingredient in tobacco that causes serious health complications in all smokers whether directly or indirectly. Any effort tailored at eliminating nicotine is a healthy one and must be supported by all means. For that reason we are going to focus our discussion on the essential nicotine replacement products by smokers. To help us in the discussion we are going to be talking to one of the most respected addiction expert doctor Dalal Akoury (MD) and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. It will interest you to note that doctor Akoury has been in practice for more than two decades now and her input in this discussion is one that you do not want to miss.

Essential nicotine replacement products by smokers: Are nicotine replacement products safe?

Safety is one element that must be above board before any medication or product is allowed for treatment administration. Therefore before nicotine replacement products are allowed into the market, they must be taken to test to ensure that safety standards are not compromised in anyway. Therefore we can now confirm to you that these products are safe and less harmful for a person to get nicotine from, than from cigarettes because tobacco smoke contains many toxic and cancer-causing substances. It is also important to appreciate that long-term use of nicotine replacement products has not been associated with any serious harmful effects thereby crediting their safety and comfort for usage.

Essential nicotine replacement products by smokers: Are there alternative methods to help people quit smoking?

Finally some people often claim that alternative approaches such as hypnosis, acupuncture, acupressure, laser therapy (laser stimulation of acupuncture points on the body), or electro-stimulation may help reduce the symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal. Nonetheless and according to clinical studies conducted, these alternative therapies have not been found to help people quit smoking as may be proclaimed in the streets. Professionally there is no evidence that alternative approaches helps smokers who are trying to quit effectively do so, says doctor Akoury.

It is therefore important that when bothered by your smoking habit and you want to quit, if you are not sure on where to start from, we are always there for you at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center at any time any day. All you have to do is to schedule for an appointment with us and we will not hesitate to professionally attend to all your addiction concerns within the most reasonable time limit and at an affordable rates. You can reach us on telephone number 843 213 1480 for convenience of communications.

Essential nicotine replacement products by smokers: How helpful are nicotine replacement products?

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Relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms

November 2, 2016

Relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms paves way for effecting recovery

Relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms: Nicotine replacement products

Nicotine replacement products deliver measured doses of nicotine into the body, which helps to relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms often felt by people trying to quit smoking. Nicotine replacement products are effective treatments that can increase the likelihood that someone will quit successfully. The following are some of the nicotine replacement products that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):

The nicotine patch

This is available over the counter (without a prescription). A new patch is worn on the skin each day, supplying a small but steady amount of nicotine to the body. The nicotine patch is sold in varying strengths, usually as an 8- to 10-week quit-smoking treatment. Typically, the nicotine doses are gradually lowered as treatment progresses. The nicotine patch may not be a good choice for people with skin problems or allergies to adhesive tape. Also, some people experience the side effect of having vivid dreams when they wear the patch at night. These people may decide to wear the patch only during the daytime.

Nicotine gum

This is available over the counter in two strengths (2 and 4 milligrams). When a person chews nicotine gum and then places the chewed product between the cheek and gum tissue, nicotine is released into the bloodstream through the lining of the mouth. To keep a steady amount of nicotine in the body, a new piece of gum can be chewed every 1 or 2 hours. The 4-milligram dose appears to be more effective among highly dependent smokers (those who smoked 20 or more stick of cigarettes per day). Nicotine gum might not be appropriate for people with temporomandibular joint disease or for those with dentures or other dental work, such as bridges. The gum releases nicotine more effectively when coffee, juice, or other acidic beverages are not consumed at the same time.

The nicotine lozenge

This is also available over the counter in 2 and 4 milligram strengths. The lozenge is used similarly to nicotine gum; it is placed between the cheek and the gums and allowed to dissolve. Nicotine is released into the bloodstream through the lining of the mouth. The lozenge works best when used every 1 or 2 hours and when coffee, juice, or other acidic beverages are not consumed at the same time.

Nicotine nasal spray

This is made available only on prescription. The spray comes in a pump bottle containing nicotine that tobacco users can inhale when they have an urge to smoke. Nicotine is absorbed more quickly via the spray than with other nicotine replacement products. Nicotine nasal spray is not recommended for people with nasal or sinus conditions, allergies, or asthma or for young tobacco users. Side effects from the spray include sneezing, coughing, and watering eyes, but these problems usually go away with continued use of the spray.

Relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms: A nicotine inhaler

This is also available by prescription only, delivers a vaporized form of nicotine to the mouth through a mouthpiece attached to a plastic cartridge. Even though it is called an inhaler, the device does not deliver nicotine to the lungs the way a cigarette does. Most of the nicotine travels only to the mouth and throat, where it is absorbed through the mucous membranes. Common side effects include throat and mouth irritation and coughing. Anyone with a breathing problem such as asthma should use the nicotine inhaler with caution.

Experts recommend combining nicotine replacement therapy with advice or counseling from a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Also, experts suggest that smokers quit using tobacco products before they start using nicotine replacement products. Too much nicotine can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, or rapid heartbeat.

Relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms: Nicotine replacement products

Enlarging addiction treatment categories and care

November 1, 2016

Enlarging addiction treatment categories and care primarily for lasting solution.

Enlarging addiction treatment categories and care: Inpatient rehab

In the enlarging addiction treatment categories, it is worth noting that chemical dependence inpatient rehabilitation services provide intensive management of chemical dependence symptoms and medical management besides monitoring of physical or mental complications from chemical dependence to individuals who cannot be effectively served as outpatients and who are not in need of medical detoxification or acute care. These services can be provided in a hospital or freestanding facility. Lengths of stay are usually in the 20-40 day range. Providers conduct intensive evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation services in a medically supervised 24 hour/day, 7 days/week setting. Chemical dependence inpatient services include the following basic clinical procedures:

Individual and group counseling and activities therapy
Alcohol and substance abuse disease awareness and relapse prevention
Assessment and referral services for patients, families and significant others
HIV education, risk assessment and supportive counseling and referral
Vocational or educational assessment and
Medical and psychiatric evaluation

In addition, patients are given education about, orientation to, and opportunity for participation in, available and relevant self-help groups. These are very fundamental points that you and I must not take for granted by all means. We have since discussed the first two treatment categories and we are certainly going to proceed with the remaining two in our next article. Therefore I want to encourage you to remain with us on the link and be the first to know of the broad categories of addiction treatment and care so that together we can all find lasting solutions to this scourge.

Enlarging addiction treatment categories and care: Denial and ignorance

Finally even as we talk about the broad categories of addiction treatment and care, it is equally important to appreciate that this is not just any other treatment procedure. Many people often fail to realize their treatment objective because of various reasons including denial and ignorance. Doctor Dalal Akoury registers that in dealing with drug addiction, the biggest enemies of successful addiction treatment denial and ignorance are the biggest obstacle which must first be addressed. Many users often refuse to acknowledge that they have a problem which really needs to be fixed for them to live a normal and productive life. Therefore if you or anyone you know falls in this category of people who are struggling with any kind of addiction and are in denial, we want to help you get out of that cocoon so that you can be helped go through the recovery journey effectively. You may want to reach out for doctor Dalal Akoury for professional help. And remember that because of her passion in helping the addicts regain their lives back, doctor Akoury made a decision to create a medical center whose main objective is to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Besides Dr. Akoury’s practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms and you can reach out for her help on telephone number 843 213 1480 by scheduling for an appointment for the commencement of your recovery journey today.