Author Archives: Complete Healthcare Team

Budgeting for Pregnancy and a New Baby

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Expenses start adding up as soon as you become pregnant. Organizing your finances is one of the most important parts of readying yourself and your family for your new baby’s arrival. A newborn’s first few days, weeks, and months are a wonderful, hectic whirlwind. Now’s the time (while you still have it) to meet some […]

What is Hormone Therapy?

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Are you going through menopause? Have you had a hysterectomy? If so, have you experienced hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, vaginal discomfort, or weight fluctuation? These common menopausal symptoms appear when the body stops making estrogen during menopause or following a hysterectomy. Hormone therapy for menopause can help you lead a more normal […]

What Is a Pelvic Exam? What It Involves and What to Expect

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A lot of people use “pelvic exam” and “Pap smear” as if they’re the same thing, and they often happen at the same visit, but they’re actually two different things. A pelvic exam is a physical check of your reproductive organs. A Pap smear is a lab test for cervical cell changes. Knowing what a […]

Birth Control Options

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Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. Different birth control options include pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and barrier methods like condoms. Use birth control if you’re sexually active and don’t want to become pregnant. Pregnancy can happen whenever you have unprotected sex. Your best birth control option depends on your health, your plans to have […]

Health Problems Caused by High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) can be tricky because people don’t realize they have it a lot of the time. But uncontrolled high blood pressure can put you at risk for potentially life-threatening complications.  According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around one out of three American adults have high blood pressure. […]

Why Is Nutrition Important For A Healthy Life?

What you eat in a day makes a massive difference in your health. You probably know what healthy eating looks like: less sugar, fewer stops to the drive-through, and more fruits and veggies. But when it comes to having good nutrition, many of us don’t know the benefits of proper nutrition or how to achieve […]

Is Suboxone Right For Me?

Suboxide is an FDA-approved prescription medication to treat people addicted to illegal or prescription opioids. Opioids can include heroin or prescription pain relievers like hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl. Suboxone is a leading treatment medication for opioid addiction because it’s non-habit-forming and helps ease the miserable withdrawal period. Learn why this medication-assisted treatment (MAT), combined […]

Alcohol Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Alcohol Abuse Treatment

Are you worried that you or someone you care about is abusing alcohol? Millions of people who need help do not receive alcoholism treatment. Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common, chronic, and sometimes-progressive medical condition. People who struggle with alcohol abuse often feel like they need to drink to function on a […]

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone. It’s approved by the U.S. FDA to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). OUD is the misuse of opioids that causes significant distress and impairment. While Methadone is a popular option for the treatment of opioid misuse, Suboxone medication is considered a viable pharmaceutical alternative due to […]

Harmful Effects of Cocaine: What It Does to Your Mind and Body

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Cocaine (C17H21NO4) is a powerfully addictive and psychoactive drug that nearly 5 million Americans use regularly. Often used as a recreational drug, cocaine sends high dopamine levels to the parts of your brain that control pleasure. However, cocaine has severe health consequences, both mental and physical. In fact, cocaine caused 1 in 5 drug overdose […]