The lifestyle we have, the type of food we eat, and our genetic makeup all contribute to what we are and what we turn out to be. It also affects what ailment we may get as we age and grow older. Listed here are 3 of the worst ailments everyone can have. These diseases are not uncommon, and have brought on much discomfort and disability not just to the particular person with the sickness, but on the people who care about them. These ailments don't...more
There are a lot of well known personalities around the world who has manic depressive problem. Some are writers and some artists. These famous personalities in history who might have the problem are painters Amedeo Modigliani and Jackson Pollock, novelists Virginia Woolf and Ernest Hemingway, Lord Byron and Anne Sexton, and composers Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Sergey Rachmaninoff. Critics of this study note that many innovative individuals do...more
Minorities often get separate and unequal mental health care: They're less likely than whites to receive needed treatment, and the care they do get is of lower finality, says a Surgeon General's report out Sunday. Among the key causes of the "striking disparities" in care for U.S. whites and minorities are financial barriers, racism, mistrust of doctors and language problems. "Our failure to address these disparities is playing out in homeless shelters, in foster care in prisons and jails, " says Surgeon GeneralDavidSnatcher.Poverty greatly raises the risk of serious mental disorders, so some minority groups are especially vulnerable. Blacks and Hispanics have about triple the poverty rale of whites. And 37% of Hispanics have no health insurance; more than double the rate for whites. Lack of private insurance throws mentally ill people at the mercy of a thinning "safety net" of public treatment centers. In many cities, such as Detroit, the net is so thin, "it's barely there," says psychologist James Jackson of the Institute for Social Research at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.Minority kids pose special concerns: Hispanic youth have significantly poorer mental health than whites,...more
Volunteer Work for a Person with Bipolar DisorderVolunteering has many benefits for a person with Bipolar Disorder especially if you are unemployed. Although I am not an expert in SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), my understanding is that if you are unemployed and on SSDI, you can still do volunteer work. However, if you start getting...more
Also, something else that is simple and fun to do is to have a go at learning different relaxation therapies and techniques. This can help not only the ADHD child but also the family that live alongside the child to overcome the stressful lifestyle.Get Help with ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder By: Steve Porter About...more
When the food we eat is digested it provides us with energy and growth but the condition called diabetes does not allow this process to work as it should. Once converted by the digestive system, food is transformed into glucose which is then used by our metabolisms for energy. Dealing with these digestive disorders can be tricky, as even the "simple" constipation can be easily transformed into a chronic problem, in case harmful laxatives are used. But with the help of the natural remedies that are recommended by the alternative medicine, you have higher chances of being healthy again. There's encouraging news for people who suffer from Crohn's and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Recent double-blind, placebo-controlled studies show that there are effective drug-free alternatives to aggressive prescription treatments, which are costly and may have dangerous side effects. Digestive disorders are common because they take many forms. Your entire digestive tract, from your mouth to your colon, could potentially fall prey to digestive disorders. The best way to deal with digestive disorders troubling you is to never have them to begin with. There are many possible types of food habitats in the...more
The thyroid is a small endocrine gland located in the front of the neck. It plays an important role in regulating the bodys metabolic rate and has influence many bodily functions, such as physical growth and development, puberty, organ function,...more
The thyroid gland is responsible for metabolism, energy, weight loss, hormone regulation and blood calcium levels. If it is not functioning properly, your body can experience various symptoms such as weight gain, lethargy, constipation, loss in...more
Is There a Natural Cure For Thyroid Disorders? By: sona About the Author Visit Natural Remedies For Thyroid to know more about effective and affordable home remedies for all types of thyroid disorders (ArticlesBase SC...more
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located below the larynx and its function is to regulate metabolism. It works in concert with other hormone-producing glands to ensure the correct balance of hormones in the body. If the gland is not...more
When we take a look at the manic episode, individuals have elated emotions and sense happy without any reason. But they can be irritable and selfish. In this extremely energized state they sleep less, have racing thoughts, and talk in rapid-fire...more
Basic feature of human anatomy is such that it has two sets of chromosome 18 in each of the somatic cells. However people suffering from Trisomy 18 have three such somatic cell copies. Extra chromosome affects both health as well as development of...more