Chekhov has a story, which tells the story of a young man who met a girl that he was struck by its beauty and grace. Ten years later, he rode the train, and at one station to the compartment came a woman with children, overweight, tasteless dressed, by briefly looking at them, he continued to stare out the window. The woman asked: "Do you not recognize me?" We've seen before. "She introduced herself, talked, and our hero could not recover from...more
The Truth About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Do you suffer with inappropriate thoughts, do you feel compelled to carry out rituals, do you experience thoughts of an aggressive, morbid or sexual nature. If you do, you are probably experiencing OCD or Pure O.Obsessive thinking is perfectly normal. Does that shock you? In the anxiety reaction, obsessive thinking is a vital element of our self defense mechanism. As soon as the...more
The definition of an obsession is an impulse, persuasive thought or image that is perceived by an individual as being off-limits, inappropriate or disgusting. Psychiatrists classify these obsessions as ego-dystonic or ego-alien due to the anxiety and distress that they elicit, but also because the content of the obsession is typically very dissimilar to the normal thoughts of the individual. The individual will generally view these obsessions as something out of their control or will have a fear that they will not be able to control their own behavior, causing them to act upon the impulses or thoughts that drive their obsession. Many of these obsessions will generally have common themes such as doubts about something that may accidentally cause harm to the sufferer or to someone else, loss of control over impulses that are sexual or violent in nature, compulsive order or symmetry or a concern about body fluids or germs causing a contamination.Many of these compulsions will revolve around behaviors or mental acts that are repeated as a means of reducing anxious feelings regarding a specific obsession or a need to prevent something negative from occurring. Overt behaviors like...more
Common Genetic Disorders in Labrador Retrievers What is a Genetic Disorder?Basically a genetic disorder is caused by poor breading practices or inbreeding reaching back many generations. It's commonly found in purebreds but not exclusively. Abnormalities in the genetic make-up (the gnome) play a significant role in causing the condition.In...more
An open MRI scan can diagnose brain disorders using radio waves and a powerful magnetic field. The new technology is an offshoot of traditional or closed MRI. This innovative diagnostic modality gives high resolution images of the brain in 3D cross sections. It helps physicians correctly diagnose malignant medical conditions of the brain in the...more
The Cause of IBS - How Your Brain Tricks You Into An Irritable Bowel Disorder Have you been told there's no known cause (or cure) for your irritable bowel disorder? What depressing information! Without a cause, how can you find a solution?Well, here's some good news.Recent evidence from neurology and rehabilitation medicine shows that the little-known cause of IBS is a "trick" your brain plays on your body.Your brain is incredibly powerful!In fact, it's so powerful that when you go through an intense and challenging experience, your brain takes action to protect you from feeling the full impact. And this happens without your conscious knowledge. This is wild stuff, but nobody said humans were easy to understand…So, how does your brain trick you into an irritable bowel disorder?There are two different answers to this question. One is from pain expert and specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr. John Sarno. The other comes from traumatologist and brain scientist, Dr. Robert Scaer. Both of these MDs have helped thousands of patients recover from chronic pain and other recurring health problems during their decades as practicing physicians.Dr. Sarno believes that all of us...more
Bipolar disorder information is an area where there is a great deal of confusion. People will often say that someone is bipolar when they mean that they have various changes of moods. It is a phrase that is over abused and often not used properly....more
Interstitial cystitis affects 500,000 people in the UK, who are told that there is no cure for it and they must live with it. Patients have often been on an exhausting route visiting GPs, urologists and gynaecologists with little success. They feel...more
Have you ever been at your favorite sporting event, cheering on as loudly as possible to show your support, but the next morning you wake up with a hoarse voice or no voice at all? We have all experienced problems with our voices or times when our...more
In all kinds of workplaces, many kinds of manual labor exist. The thing is, many people, including employers, think that manual labor involves heavy objects, straining muscles, bending, and carrying. Well, not really. Many accidents involving manual...more
Psychological disorder is also known as a mental disorder or mental illness. It is a behavioral or psychological pattern occurring in an individual which creates distress or disability, which is not a part of normal behavior. It is a group of...more
Role of Orthotics in Foot Disorders Throughout the preceeding thirty years, there has been a large increase in the use of foot orthotics to treat flat foot and foot related pains. Balance, motion control and support are the three important...more