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Making Wellness Part of Holiday Travel

As you plan to hit the road or plan air travel this year be choosy about what you eat to avoid weight gain. For optimal success, pick a few of these top 20 tips for making wellness part of your Holiday travel plans, whether you're driving just a few hours or taking a major trip this Holiday sea

Schizophrenia: Related Disorders-Topic Overview

A few disorders have some of the same symptoms as schizophrenia (schizophrenia spectrum disorders),including: Schizotypal personality disorder. A person with schizotypal personality disorder has a difficult time developing close relationships with other people and may hold beliefs not shared by ...

Dyspraxia Symptoms in Teenagers

Dyspraxia is a disorder that affects development, including movement and thought co-ordination. A teenager with dyspraxia can live with some or all of the symptoms, including difficulties with intellectual development, emotional development, physical abilities, speech and pronunciation,...

Arm yourself With Tools to Overcome Phobias

You can also arm yourself with as much information as you possibly can. One person's account of dealing with their own fear of spiders involved an in-depth investigation of the spider as a creation of

Psychosis

Definition of the term, psychosis

Questions for an OB/GYN if on ADHD Medications

Women must be proactive about finding out about any health risks related to ADHD medications.drugs in doctors gloved hand image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.comAttention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect adults as well as children. The symptoms can include poor task...

How to Understand Suicidal Behavior

Suicidal behavior includes thoughts of suicides, planning suicide, suicidal gestures---such as superficial wrist cutting, or overdosing on non-lethal drugs---and the actual physical act of suicide. In 2006 in the U.S., suicide was linked to 33,000 deaths, with an estimated 12 to 25 attempted suicide

Why Love Could Be The Clue Behind Your Desires

So I started not resisting my job. I had a job where I took phone calls, and it tired me out. I had been resisting for a long time. I tried to look forward to coming to work, being in the, 'now' and feeling love as much as possible. I had been doing this for about 5-6 weeks when yesterday,

What Is Catatonic Schizophrenia?

Catatonic schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes patients to have an altered and skewed perception of reality, also known as psychosis. It is a type of schizophrenia that involves a paralysis of the the limbs and an inability to speak or communicate. Alternatively, a sort of hyperactive seri

Do The Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment Outweigh the Risks?

Any form of medical treatment comes with risks. This is why doctors explain what the procedure/treatment is and then informs the patient on any risks associated with that procedure/treatment. Chiropractic care is no different. Patients need not solely rely on the physician's information and sta

Addiction Recovery

Addictions can go beyond cigarettes, drugs and alcohol and include excessive gambling, overeating, gaming and pornography. Any obsessive activity that interferes with an individual's daily life can be destructive and may require intervention.

Eating Fruits And Vegetables Could Be Causing ADHD

Chemicals in our environment are being linked to serious health problems, developmental delays and even heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Researchers have pointed the finger at various plastics, pesticides, even fertilizers, as they seem to have the unfortunate ability to interfere with our endoc

What Are the Treatments for Bipolar?

Treatment for bipolar disorder varies from patient to patient, and the road to finding the right treatment plan can be long. Having a positive relationship with your doctor and accurate and timely reporting of symptoms and side effects are vital in finding the right treatment plan. Sticking to a tre

The Negative Impact of Shame In Supporters of Bipolar Disorder

Being labeled with mental illness has long been a stigma, and stigma often produces shame. Stigma, by definition, means disapproval and disgrace, and by practice stigma sets a person apart from a group, fostering an 'us versus them' mentality. Ultimately stigma means prejudice and discrimi

Medications for Bipolar Treatment

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. The treatment for bipolar includes therapy and a combination of medications. Getting the right combination of medications can take time but will ultimately help the bipolar patient cope with the symptoms o

Heel Pain Care And Facts About It

Ache in the heels can be a very common complaint. A lot have experienced such kind of ache in some point in their life. This can be quite troubling since standing up or walking would ...

Natural Ways to Feel Motivated

All of us go through changes in life and it's not always easy on our emotional health, but there are things you can do to get back on track. The best news is that you do not have to take prescription medications to achieve an uplifting natural motivation in your life's journey.