With the typical Western diet being largely unhealthy, the incidences of digestive disorders continue to rise each year. Sometimes, traditional medical treatments do not sufficiently treat, or cure, these disorders. In other cases, people are simply looking for alternative treatments that do not involve taking medication. Acupuncture is an alternative treatment that has become increasingly popular for people who are suffering from a...more
Bipolar disorder is also referred to as manic depressive illness and is a type of mental disorder that results in unusual and erratic shift in the mood and energy levels of an individual. It greatly affects the activity levels and the ability of the individual to perform daily tasks. Some of the symptoms of manic depressive illness or it can be extremely severe, and may cause damaged relationships amidst various social disabilities, including...more
Author: Tmj AdvisorSwollen TMJ Eating out is perhaps one of the a great deal more difficult situations to claim with if you own a severe case of TMJ. It can be depressing as hell, as several restaurants do not seem to cater to now particular ailment. Few restaurants offer many items the can be chewed easily. Forget These Places Forget about steak houses. Forget about pizza. Swollen TMJ These types of restaurants will probably not work and will only serve to make you depressed about your condition. This does not mean that you cannot eat out, however. You'll just have to use some creativity and select your restaurants carefully. This can be difficult if you are dating, if you are part of a group, or if you are participating in a group gathering where the choice of where to eat is made by others. Remember What You Can Eat Remember the things you CAN eat: pasta, soups, fish (not fried) rice, cheese, and most ground meats (depending on your TMJ condition). Obviously, Italian restaurants will work well for you, and surprisingly, many Mexican dishes will work, particularly cheese or ground beef enchiladas, although some may not regard this as particularly healthful fare. But it's not...more
Asthma is a disorder affecting the airways of the lungs. In response to certain triggers the mucous membranes of the lungs of a patient swell up causing the bronchial tubes to go into spasm. This makes breathing difficult. The muscles may tighten up and excessive mucus may be produced resulting in shortness of breath and wheezing. Unlike other...more
The digestive system is one of the most vital systems of the body. It facilitates the absorption and generation of energy for the entire body and allows us to function in the manner that we do. All food that we eat reaches the digestive system for final breakdown into energy. The waste material that is not utilized by our body is finally expelled...more
Author: michaelrussellFew people look forward to the gray days and long, dreary nights of winter. In fact, most people feel better in the summer, when the days are longer, sunnier, and warmer. We get out more, exercise harder, and eat less. But for some people, the transition from summer to winter is much more than a slight disappointment. It is nothing short of a nightmare. For these individuals, the change in seasons signals a marked change in personality from happy and relaxed to depressed and tense. Getting out of bed in the morning becomes a major effort, food (especially carbohydrates) becomes a major attraction, depression looms constantly, concentrating becomes all but impossible, and irritability runs rampant. Then, just when they think life isn't worth living any more, spring comes along and they are suddenly back to their old selves again.Until ten years ago, people suffering from this seasonal change in personality had no idea what was wrong with them. But then Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., author of Seasons of the Mind, made the connection between the shorter, darker days of winter and the onset of seasonal depression. He and his colleagues began studying this phenomenon...more