Published: June 03, 2009
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. Individuals that have anorexia have an extreme fear of gaining weight. They will limit how much food they eat and become extremely and dangerously thin.
Published: June 02, 2009
Pseudocyesis, also known as 'false pregnancy' in humans and pseudopregnancy in other mammals, is the appearance of clinical and/or subclinical signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy when the person or animal is not pregnant. Clinically, Pseudocyesis is most common in veterinary medicine (particularly in dogs and mice). False pregnancy in humans is less common, and may sometimes be purely psychological.
Published: May 30, 2009
Recovering from chronic illness takes more than just taking the physical steps. Mental transformation is key to a full recovery.
Published: May 19, 2009
Alcoholism: What it is and how it can be treated Alcoholism is a disease, no matter how much society looks down on the millions of people who suffer from it. Alcoholism, like most if not all substance abuses, implies the user’s impaired control over their need and desire to ingest alcoholic substances and their dependency to it.
Whether dependency is physical, psychological, caused by genetic heritage or social pressure, the phrase “I can stop whenever I want” becomes every bit the denial cliché. Alcoholism is a disease, and like most ailments can be diagnosed and kept in check.
Published: May 19, 2009
Bipolar Disorder is a mental illness that affects over 2 million people. The disorder is sometimes referred to as: Bipolar Depression, Manic-Depression or Schizophrenia; but they all fall under the same umbrella. A person who is Bipolar has severe high and low mood swings, and between those high's and low's are normal moods.
Published: May 14, 2009
Dysphoria, commonly known as Bipolar Disorder, is a malfunction of the mind which will cause an individual to feel extreme emotions that often fluctuate without provocation from an outside occurance. For example, someone with bipolar disorder can go from feeling the happiest they have ever felt to the saddest they have ever felt in a matter of minutes for no reason at all.
Published: May 13, 2009
A recent MTF* survey says prescription drug abuse by teens and young adults continues to be a serious problem in the united states.
Published: April 27, 2009
Do you have a stressful household? If so, it may be making you – and your children – fat. New evidence from a study of Swedish families indicates that living in a stressful environment can increase your children’s risk of becoming obese. Keep reading for more details on this recent study and helpful ways to avoid and prevent potential stressors in your life.
Published: April 27, 2009
Do you suffer from stress? It wouldn’t be surprising. It is estimated that 65 percent of Americans are “stressed out.” And, more than 30 percent of Americans are seeking medical advice or medication to help alleviate their stress. Aside from economic issues, many experts believe that a great deal of stress results from poor diet, lack of exercise and a toxic lifestyle. Before you turn to drugs to address your stress, take a look at these stress-busting foods that will help you calm down naturally and healthfully.
