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Holistic Health - A More Careful Definition
Holistic health is a term that's loosely thrown around. If the field of holistic wellness is to move forward, it needs to use such terms more carefully. Here is a holistic look at just what holistic means.
The Truth About Overdiagnosis ADHD
You've seen the headlines: "Overdiagnosis: ADHD." According to studies, ADHD is the most commonly overdiagnosed and overtreated childhood disorder. What separates high energy kids from those who actually have the symptoms to warrant a diagnosis and how can parents their kids reduce an
The Black Female Gaze
The gaze has been known as a way of understanding how the look of the other affects the individual and how this look or response influences the receiver. I am wondering why black women expressing their feelings and challenging the status quo are often viewed as aggressive rather than progressive. Th
How to lead a brain-healthy lifestyle
As a general guideline, what is good for the body is also good for the brain. Chronic stress reduces and can even inhibit neurogenesis. Physical exercise has been shown to enhance brain physiology in
Positive Outcomes of Mental Health Treatment
Everyday people suffer from a mental illness. Many different forms of mental illness exist, and the treatment options that can help relieve specific needs vary. Many treatment options have proven to bring a positive outcome.
How to Recognize Borderline Personality Disorder
Diagnosing borderline personality disorder (BPD) is complicated. Many symptoms are common to other disorders and we all exhibit them at some point. But it can be debilitating if symptoms are intense and have lasted for a long time. Consider these steps before getting a professional opinion about a l
How to Treat Alcohol Withdrawal
It takes years of extreme and excessive abuse to create the neurochemical changes that result in alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms can vary from anxiety, sweating and nausea to headaches, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Clearly, it is a serious condition, and self-treatment is not advised. Inpa
Treatment For ADHD - What Are The Alternatives Which Will Help Me Raise A Happier Child?
What a difference ten years can make! That is what I thought when I looked at my birthday party photo of 2001. The same could be said for the results of a study in 1999 which was praising to the skies the great benefits of psychostimulants as the linchpin of treatment for ADHD.
How to Gain Weight Without Raising Cholesterol
There are several reasons why men and women want to gain weight. Medications may cause them to lose too much. Or they may be dealing with anxiety, stress or depression, have no appetite or are simply unhappy with their figures. Putting on weight can be beneficial in some cases. However, high cholest
Brain Trauma Induces Depression
The neurological, psychosocial and emotional results of head trauma all contribute to post-traumatic depression. A brain injury survivor reports of possible creative treatments for emotional rehab that can be used instead of or to supplement pharmaceutical treatment. Support groups are also discusse
Holistic Nutrition
Macrobiotic nutrition has proven that if we return to a diet based on whole cereal grains, vegetables and fruit with animal products, rather than our present reliance on animal products, refined-chemically engineered foods, and sugar, we can regain our physical and mental health.
How To Deal With ADHD in Children - Understanding ADHD Issues
It is essential to learn how to deal with ADHD in children so that parents can deal with ADHD in children effectively and help children cope with ADHD with proper knowledge and techniques. The statistics mention that ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder occurs in the children who are under seven years
Who the Hat Fits
Lying is part of the human condition; we have all lied at one time or another. Hopefully, we notice that one lie invariably leads to another, and before you know it, you have one huge mess on your hands that you feel obligated to defend and rationalize.
Top Tips for Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
Fear of public speaking is one of the most commonly reported social fears. For people with social anxiety disorder (SAD), the fear may be so intense that it interferes with daily living and affects career choices. If you are living with anxiety about speaking in public, there are strategies that you
What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome is a condition on the autistic spectrum.Asperger's differs from "classic" autism.
Benefits & Effects of Not Getting Enough Sleep
Research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, reports that approximately 40 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation and 60 percent of adults admit problems sleeping more than a few nights a week. Insufficient sleep is rarely beneficial. The only benefits of not sleeping enough are imm
Interventionists Pennsylvania Offers Shed Light on Addiction
There will come a time in a person's drug addiction when they will need their family to step in to save them. Pennsylvania Addicts Need Help Drug and alcohol addiction is the type of disease ...
Why Is Pornography Addiction So Prevalent: It's Available, Anonymous and Acceptable
Porn addiction cases are increasing world wide, but why? Here are the three A's explaining why this addiction is on the rise.
Is Emotional Cognition Replacing Mathematical Processing?
I have written previously on similar subjects in my articles on psychology and the media, and dimensional psychology. Here I take the opportunity to describe the potential of cognitive emotions influencing technology, and hence mathematics.
Self Esteem Activities for Girls
With all the mixed messages a girl faces on television, in print and even at school, it's difficult for them to develop a sense of self-esteem on their own. From the time they hit the pre-teen years, girls begin to compare themselves to others and if they fall short of the Barbie-doll image, it ofte