CDHS Inc
(817) 652-1004
www.cdhsinc.com
214 Billings Street
Suite 240
Arlington TX 76010

Celebrity Services

Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Type of Care: Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups: Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

Executive Health

Executive Health Practitioner Associations are coming together to customize health programs for groups of executives and independent businesses with an objective of reducing the lost productivity time. At the core of many Executive Healthcare packages is an Executive Physical. In many instances, the doctor will travel to company facilities in order to perform a basic physical for all executive members. In others, as in the case of Elite IPA (Independent Practitioner Association), the office visit is an option, but executives are given the benefit of in-depth diagnostic treatment, which allows for an even more in-depth analysis of their health than what is typical. This level of the physical exam, given at a time that is convenient for the executive, is to have a positive impact on the bottom line. The average wait to see a physician is 68 minutes. There is no wait with the IPA Health associates for executives. IPA works around the schedule. Nor does IPA rush the visit. The visit is complete only when all of the concerns and questions answered. For those who prefer to communicate in writing, IPA is only an e-mail away. IPA physicians travel with hand-held e-mail devices for quick responses. Furthermore, IPA does not rush the visit. The visit is complete only when all of the concerns and questions are answered. Of course, there are times when one just wants to speak directly with the doctor on the telephone. One of the first things given to a new IPA patient is the doctor’s personal cell phone number. Wherever business or pleasure takes you, IPA is just a phone call away. Turn to IPA’s Executive Health for a complete executive physical that looks at health from all angles. True health and wellness is only achieved when there is a good understanding of the family history and personal medical history. IPA offers the latest in both non-invasive and blood-based cardiovascular screening testing. For early cancer detection, there may be reason to consider modern scanning approaches, including the PET technology. The integration of state-of-the-art cancer detection approach is a major feature of the program, as is ready access to leading specialists for preventive consultations.

What Disrupts Sleep?

Many factors can prevent a good sleep. These factors range from well-known stimulants, such as coffee, to certain pain relievers, decongestants and other culprits. Many people depend on the caffeine in coffee, soft drinks (for example, colas) or tea to wake up in the morning or to stay awake. Caffeine is blocks the cell receptors that adenosine uses to trigger its sleep-inducing signals. In this way, caffeine fools the body into thinking it is not tired. It can take up to eight hours for the effects of caffeine to wear off completely. Drinking a cup of coffee in the late after­noon consequently may prevent a person from falling asleep at night.
Nicotine is another stimulant that can keep a person awake. Nicotine also leads to lighter than normal sleep. Heavy smokers also tend to wake up too early because of nicotine withdrawal. Although alco­hol is a sedative that makes it easier to fall asleep, it prevents deep sleep and REM sleep, allowing only the lighter stages of sleep. People who drink alcohol also tend to wake up in the middle of the night when the effects of an alcoholic "nightcap" wear off.
Certain common prescription and over-the-counter medicines contain ingredients that can keep people awake. Many pain relievers contain caffeine. Heart and blood pressure med­ications known as "beta blockers" can cause difficulty falling asleep and increase the number of awakenings during the night. People who have chronic asthma or bronchitis also have more problems falling asleep and staying asleep than healthy people, either because of breathing difficulties or because of medicines. Other chronic painful or uncomfortable conditions, such as arthritis, congestive heart failure and sickle cell anemia, can disrupt sleep, too.
A number of psychological disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, disrupt­ sleep. Depression often leads to insomnia and insomnia can cause depression. Some of these psychological disorders are more likely to disrupt REM sleep. Psychological stress also takes its toll on sleep, making it more difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. People who feel stressed also tend to spend less time in deep sleep and REM sleep. Many people report having difficulties sleeping after having recently lost a loved one, are undergoing a divorce or are under stress at work.
Menstrual cycle hormones can affect how well women sleep. Progesterone is known to induce sleep and circulates in greater concentrations in the second half of the menstrual cycle. For this reason, women may sleep better during this phase of their menstrual cycle, but many women report trouble sleeping the night before their menstrual bleeding starts. This sleep disruption probably relates to the abrupt drop in progesterone levels in the bodies just before the period begins.
Certain lifestyle factors may also deprive a person of needed sleep. Large meals or exercise just before bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep. Studies show that exercise in the evening delays the extra release of melatonin at night that helps the body fall asleep. Exercise in the daytime, on the other hand, is linked to improved nighttime sleep.
Most people report that it is easier to fall asleep after having time to wind down into a less active state before sleeping. Relaxing in a hot bath before bedtime may help a person fall asleep. Body temperature also drops after a hot bath in a way that mimics, in part, what happens as the falls asleep. Probably for both these reasons, many people report that falling asleep more easily after a hot bath.
Sleeping environment also can affect sleep. Clear the bedroom of any potential sleep distractions, such as noises, bright lights, a television or computer. Having a comfortable mattress and pillow can help promote a good sleep. People also sleep better if the temperature in the bedroom is on the cool side.