Unfortunately, many people with bipolar symptoms are unable to get the treatment, medications and support they require due to financial difficulties. There is an option, however. Some people with bipolar disorder receive medication and/or psychosocial therapy at no charge by volunteering to participate in clinical studies (clinical trials). Clinical studies involve the scientific investigation of illness and treatment of illness in humans....more
Anyone with bipolar disorder should be under the care of a psychiatrist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Other mental health professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatric social workers, and psychiatric nurses, can assist in providing the person and family with additional approaches to treatment. However, they are unable to prescribe any medications that might become necessary.Help can be found at:· University or...more
The body's immune system is our first line of defense against attacks from germs, bacteria, and viral agents like the flu. The immune system detects these harmful invaders and begins the process of isolating and destroying them. But the immune system only works if it has the fuel that it needs.You see, the immune system is called a "system" because it is comprised of various organs and sub systems that work together in harmony. The major parts of the immune system include:ThymusSpleenLymph systemBone marrowWhite blood cellsAntibodiesComplement system (30 specific proteins which circulate in our blood plasma).HormonesEach part of the immune system depends upon proper nutrition in order to be able to function at peak efficiency. If even one component of the immune system under-performs, the entire system is at risk of failing. A failed immune system leaves the body with no protection from any type of attack. That's why HIV and AIDS are such devastating diseases.Unfortunately, most people have diets that fail to provide even the minimum nutritional levels that our immune systems requires to do its work. And that's one of the major reasons why this flu season may be the worst one ever....more
Of the seven million worldwide cancer deaths reported in 2001, 35 percent were attributable to nine well-known behavioral and environmental risk factors, according to an analysis published in The Lancet.Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and a network of collaborators made the calculation by estimating mortality for 12...more
In part two of this article series, additional tips for easy weight loss will be addressed. These steps highlight information from Kevin Trudeau's "How to Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Days: The Weight Loss Secret They Don?t Want You to Know About".In part one, it was discussed that more and more Americans are becoming overweight. Many people have a...more
If you are overweight, you will be aware of this and you will feel that you are not very nice to look at and so your self-esteem will take a tumble.Adverts on the television and in the newspapers and magazines all seem to show these young peoples who look like a good meal would do them the world of good.Personally, I have looked like I was ten months pregnant for many years and was often devastated when feeling like I looked good, then someone would ask me if I was pregnant. I'm still being asked if I'm pregnant and I'm now 66 years old. Then after years of exercises for my tummy and a lightened purse through buying the latest 'Tummy Flattener' I have now found out that with having Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) my swollen tummy is just one of the unpleasant signs and symptoms of that disease. I'm sure I'm not alone with this problem and if you have a swollen tummy, maybe I've just given you a reason or excuse for it.But I know from the above experience, if you are not a Twiggy, you have a feeling of being different and so not as attractive as you would like to be. This causes stress.Stress is a form of worrying. That old saying that worry brings wrinkles . well it can do...more
The more advanced liquid vitamin supplements today are starting to incorporate enzymes in their ingredients. Why do vitamin supplements need to supplement enzymes? This is a very good question. In order to answer this question, we need to...more
A treadmill reader rack is a generic term for the basket which holds the varying amounts of instruments that the modern day treadmill offers the consumer as part of accessory pack that comes with your treadmill. Bearing in mind the cost of a new...more
Soft contact lenses are unquestionably the most commonly prescribed contact lens available. Made of soft, flexible plastic, it is estimated that about 87% of contact lens wearers in the U.S. wear soft lenses.Brief HistoryIn 1971, Bausch & Lomb...more
"Fitness" is an elusive term covering a vast array of attributes: flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, strength, power, balance, coordination, body-fat percentage and more. While its generally accepted that multiple 30-60 minute...more
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for someone with bipolar disorder to become suicidal. Anyone who is thinking about committing suicide needs immediate attention, preferably from a mental health professional or a physician. Anyone who talks about...more
As an addition to medication, psychosocial treatments-including certain forms of psychotherapy (or "talk" therapy) are helpful in providing support, education, and guidance to people with bipolar disorder and their families. Studies have shown that...more