Month: May 2010

The Natural Remedy for Anxiety Relief

L-Theanine, naturally occurring in green tea, proves effective in dealing with anxiety symptoms and providing anxiety relief.

Dietary Information When You are Expecting

Every woman passes the important phase of her life when she becomes an expecting mother. Women have a wider role in the process of reproduction and as such during those tough 9 months it becomes necessary that she is being given the utmost care. Because the health of the future offspring depends upon the health […]

Suffering from Anorexia – Consider Family Therapy

Anorexia is a complex eating disorder with roots in distorted self-image, psychiatric disturbance and emotional unrest.   Because the problem is complex the solution must also address all the issues that the person with anorexia struggles to ensure a higher rate of recovery.

Pink Eye Complications and Treatment

Pink eye is a common term for conjunctivitis. This common eye condition can be defined as a redness and inflammation of the membranes that cover the whites of the eyes. Conjunctivitis will also affect the membranes on the inner parts of the eyelids.

Fertility and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) is a common infection suffered by women that affects the female reproductive tract.   Commonly the organs that are affected are the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus.   Approximately 1 in 7 women will contract PID from sources such as a tainted IUD, sexually transmitted diseases or common vaginal flora that […]

Who gets low self-esteem?

Definitely, that Piglet character in Walt Disney cartoon’s Winnie the Pooh, has low self esteem.   If you have watched that cartoon movie, you will see that Piglet is often shy because he thinks he is too small to even matter.   He has low regard for himself and does not even acknowledge his accomplishments.

Take Care of the Caregiver: Preventing and Identifying Caregiver Stress

Caring for an elderly individual takes much effort, time, and work. Plus, almost all caregivers squeeze in care giving with parenting and putting their personal needs aside during the process.

Body Building Tips

Just like routines, this article is not intended to be a “one size fits all.”   Take from it what you will, but please remember that what is most important is your health and well being.   In that light, consider the following list:

Diagnosing ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that affects between 3% and 5% of school children and 2% and 4% of adults.   Symptoms of the condition are also different between adults and children which make the diagnosis more difficult.

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Sitting at Work

Have you heard the rumor that you can get Deep Vein Thrombosis whilst sitting at your desk at work for prolonged periods of time?