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Nursing Ethical Dilemmas With Children of Jehovah Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses have complex beliefs when it comes to medical issues. Many Jehovah's Witnesses accept most modern medical practices if they are lifesaving, but many will not accept blood transfusions, dialysis or organ transplant. According to Leviticus 17:11, 12, it is stated "For the life of t

Predominantly Inattentive ADHD Cognitive Treatments

Predominantly Inattentive ADHD can be treated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Training. These two highly effective Inattentive ADHD treatments sound the same but they are different. Please read on to learn more.

How to Stop Panic Attacks With an All Natural Technique

Panic attacks occur when a person is under intense anxiety, and the body basically becomes so stressed that the person begins to break down. Panic attacks can be very scary, whether they are happening to you, or a family member that you love. In this article I want to talk to you about how you can r

Marriage & Individual Counseling

Marriage and individual counseling is a form of therapy in which people explore their behavior and communication skills with a therapist. Counseling may result in marriage progress or recovery or in separation that is beneficial for irreconcilable relationships.

Understanding Bipolar

How will I know if I'm bipolar? You'll know by your moods and behaviors. Bipolar Disorder used to be called manic depression. Now it's called Bipolar I and Bipolar II. When you have a Bipolar I Disorder you will have manic episodes where you have lots of energy, talk fast, have racing

Tobacco Addiction Facts

Nicotine is the addictive element in tobacco products, which boosts levels of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine and triggers the reward paths found in the brain. Tobacco addiction may also be attributed to the decline of monoamine oxidase amounts in the brain, an enzyme that helps control dopa

How to Prevent Fires & Explosions in Wood Processing & Wood Working

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration (OSHA), woodworking facilities are especially vulnerable to fires and explosions. Combusitble dust explosions and fire losses are tied to woodworking more than any other industry, according to CNA Insurance. Besides sawdust and wood shavi

The Revealing Dark Side - Alzheimer's and Behavioral Changes

Ever wonder why when someone you love gets older they often say things that are out of character, hurtful, or just strange? A recent story from the New York Times tells how caregivers find some of the verbal, physical and emotional expressions of a mother or father to be shocking and completely out

Ethical Issues of Genetic Testing in Schizophrenia

Readily available DNA screening, especially direct-to-consumer testing, has raised many questions regarding oversight and ethics. Is DNA-based risk prediction for schizophrenia viable?

Your Spouse Is Bipolar - Now What?

Your spouse has just been diagnosed as having bipolar disorder, so what's next for both of you? Here's a short check list of do's and don'ts to put things into perspective, to let you see that you do not have to face this alone and that there is hope.

ADHD and School Relevance and Learning by Problem Solving

All schools should be striving to make the subject matter that they teach relevant but for children with A.D.H.D., a relevant curriculum is essential if they are to achieve success in school. If your child's school cannot or will not make your child's curriculum relevant, than you as a par

The Stress and Emotion Detox - Your Key to a Healthy Life

An emotional detox is probably the best thing you can do for your health. In the short-term, it relieves stress, improves sleep quality, strengthens your immune system and helps you cope better with life. In the long-term it could prevent life-threatening diseases from developing. What is more, it i

Veterans, Is It PTSD or Schizophrenia? - Part 1

The military inadvertently triggers many various forms of mental illness, especially a psychological condition known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. In fact, the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs finds that one in five combat ...

Self Appreciation - Often Overlooked

Have you taken the time today to appreciate yourself? Really? In all the spiritual and self-improvement books out there, the one thing that is not emphasized is how important it is to appreciate the truly miraculous being that you are. We have been taught from infancy to put others first; to love th

Tests to Diagnose ADD & ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are both diagnosed with the same kind of testing. Assessment is done by physical examination, observing behavior, ruling out other possible conditions and some psychological testing. The testing is similar but not