Psychiatry identifies three different categories of phobia:Agoraphobia is a fear of open spaces. It is also a fear of having a panic attack in a public place, of losing control in an area from which escape may prove difficult or embarrassing.Social Phobia is an irrational anxiety brought forth by exposure to certain social situations, leading to avoidance behaviour.Specific Phobia is a persistent and irrational fear in response to some specific...more
Are you looking to buy an artificial Christmas tree this year? Are you looking to buy an artificial Christmas tree, but are not sure what each artificial Christmas tree term means and how to pick the tree that is right for you? Read this article to find out exactly what different artificial Christmas are, and how to decide which artificial Christmas tree is right for you.Since a lot of people are looking to save money this holiday season, you may...more
Here are some drugs that can prevent or reduce panic attacks. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but examples of drugs that have worked well for this painful disease.Tricyclic antidepressantsThese drugs are used to treat severe depression or depression with anxiety. Some of these anti-depressants are also used to treat obsessional disorders and panic attacks. Side effects include a dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, difficulty urinating, postural hypotension, tachycardia, loss of sex drive, erective failure, sensitivity to sunlight, weight gain, sedaction, sweating, jitteriness, irritation, unusual energy and disturbed sleep patterns. Examples of tricyclic antidepressants are Tofranil, Sinequan, Anafranil and Effexor.Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)These are a newer type of anti-depressant introduced into the US in the 1980s beginning with Prozac. They work differently to traditional antidepressants and by assisting the brain in maintaining levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin which is often found to be low in sufferers of depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety and panic disorders. Side effects include nausea, insomnia,...more
If you are like lots of other people, you are looking for Christmas gifts for all the people on your list. And if you are just like lots of other people, you are spending a lot of time trying to figure out what kind of gifts to give, but it is extremely hard for you to come up with gifts that people on your list will enjoy. Read this article for...more
If you have asthma, managing it is an important part of your life. Controlling your asthma means staying away from things that bother your airways and taking medicines as directed by your doctor. If you have asthma, it is important to learn how to take care of yourself. MAKE AN ACTION PLAN WITH YOUR DOCTORIt is important that you work with your...more
Lately, I've been hearing alot of buzz about No2 and it's possible effects on building muscle. No2 has been around for a couple of years and there has been plenty of people who have tried this particular supplement with mixed results. For those of you who don't know what N02 is, let me give you a bit of background. No2 stands for nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is supposed to relax the smooth muscle in the walls of very small arteries called arterioles. When a muscles contracts and it's blood vessels are dilated, a "puff" of gas appears for a brief instant and than dissapears. This gas settles into the underlying smooth muscle cells causing them to relax which allows a surge of blood to pass through more easily. This gas is called nitric oxide. You see, everytime you do a couple sets of curls and you feel that expanding feeling in your bicep, it means that nitric oxide was released into the smooth muscle, causing an extra surge in blood to your muscles. It gives your muscles that full feeling and that"puffy" look.However, once you finish your workout, your muscels slowly loose the blood that it accumulated during the workout and it slowly goes back to normal. Of course, the pump is one...more
Being confined to a bed or in a chair may not be exactly what you had envisioned during your last years. Find freedom and independence again with electric mobility scooters.There would not be much excitement in life if you had to spend it sitting in...more
When I was 16, I asked myself this very same question that I received from a frustrated 16 year old. It went something like this..."A Little Help Please! I am 16 and I am VERY skinny! I don't have much fat on me so... you could almost see my bones if...more
Fear of the dark also known as Nyctophobia is common among young children who often fear that something catastrophic may happen to them in the night. In the darkness, we can't see very well, and for a young child, particularly one with a healthy...more
With the New Year now upon us, it's important to give pause and consider making some positive changes regarding the state of your health. As they say, there's no time like the present. People the world over often make resolutions to do something to...more
Do you take analgesics (pain pills) for your chronic headaches? If you do you are not alone, but you may be surprised to learn that the pain-killers you're taking may actually be promoting your chronic tension or migraine headaches.What should you do...more
Workout or exercise is important both for your body and mind but have you ever considered how you're actually doing your workout program? Whatever you do, if you are involved in a sport or activity that has potential for injury, specifically head...more