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11th September 2009
There are a number of new weight loss medications available on the market today. However, these drugs are not intended for the average person who has an extra 10 pounds to lose before their wedding. Prescription weight loss medications are designed for ... Read >
Author: Dr. Marcilio03rd September 2009
Medications such as Trazadone are included in the antidepressant class, helping people who develop mood and mental disorders cope with suffering from this condition. Clinical studies show that Trazadone reduces the risk of suicidal attempts improving the ... Read >
Author: Rpalu27118th August 2009
Menopause night sweats are also referred to as nocturnal hyperhydrosis. This is when you wake up in the middle of the night feeling cold and your sheets drenched in sweat. This condition is caused by interactions that involve fluctuating estrogen levels, ... Read >
Author: Mercy18th August 2009
Having experienced depression myself, I know 1st hand how over absorbing the feelings of doom and gloom can be. When I was depressed, everything was a problem. I thought the worst about all situations and I found it incredibly difficult to feel positive... Read >
Author: leannejames10th August 2009
5 htp (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a safe and natural alternative to many antidepressant drugs. Extracted from the seed of griffonia simplicifolia, 5-HTP is the immediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and the brain chemical serotonin. Seroton... Read >
Author: leannejames07th August 2009
Using herbs for anxiety is something that is starting to gain more and more popularity as time progresses. Some of the reasons are due to their safeness, effectiveness, and affordability. Some people just prefer to take things which are natural. When some... Read >
Author: Diana Ketchen01st August 2009
It is pretty difficult to determine the exact causes of anxiety, although basically doctors include brain chemistry, genetics and environmental stress as major contributors to the development of such nervous disorders. Not even the therapeutic mechanism o... Read >
Author: Kenneth Svensson29th July 2009
Although a cure for Alzheimer's is still some way off, recent research is bringing medical science closer to understanding this tragic disease.
The brain chemical L Dopa was first synthesised in 1911 and, at first, was thought to be an inactive substan... Read >
Author: HBF Health Insurance19th July 2009
Stress headaches, also called tension headaches, are extremely painful and can be quite annoying and frequent. In fact, it's probably the most common type of headache among Americans. The type of pain associated with stress headaches are described as puls... Read >
Author: Cindy12th July 2009
Depression is often reported as feeling sad, helpless, hopeless, and other related emotions and behaviors; this condition is often occurred in people on a diet. These are a few signs of depression:
1. Disrupted sleep, sometimes with unpleasant dreams.
2... Read >
Author: Stefan Vincent19th May 2009
Be brutally honest with your assessment of your teen--is he or she one of the ADHD teens? Many parents are ready to pull their hair out from the teen's bad behavior, defiant attitude, back talking, and inability to concentrate with forgetfulness. If the t... Read >
Author: Donald J Stewart, RPh11th May 2009
Some spices such as saffron, sage, cardamom and chillies are known to have specific anti-depressant effects; while others work indirectly by improving the general health of the individual.
GENERAL EFFECTS OF SPICES: Spices have the highest antioxidant ... Read >
Author: Keith Scott MD20th March 2009
When it comes to protecting our health, at times it seems that there is nothing but bad news. However, some new studies suggest that chocolate may actually be somewhat of a health food, great news indeed for those of us with a high functioning sweet tooth... Read >
Author: Hugh Nguyen17th March 2009
When it comes to protecting our health, at times it seems that there is nothing but bad news. However, some new studies suggest that chocolate may actually be somewhat of a health food, great news indeed for those of us with a high functioning sweet tooth... Read >
Author: Hugh Nguyen26th February 2009
What you eat does affect your mood, so you need to choose your food wisely. In other words, the kind of food you eat is instrumental in endowing in you qualities such as a sense of well being, concentration, alertness, and different energy levels.
Ther... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt24th February 2009
Drugs are the chemicals, which have susceptible impact on neuro-chemical balance of human brain that effects feelings and actions of an individual. Abusing drugs often or regularly leads to addiction. Although there is no particular age limit for drug add... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson19th February 2009
Drugs are the chemicals, which have susceptible impact on neuro-chemical balance of human brain that effects feelings and actions of an individual. Abusing drugs often or regularly leads to addiction. Although there is no particular age limit for drug add... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson12th January 2009
When my son was diagnosed with ADHD, trying to decide the best action for treatment was physically and emotionally exhaustive because as a Mom, i wanted what was best for him. Was it going to be natural ADHD remedies or prescription medicine? After doing ... Read >
Author: Diana Ketchen29th December 2008
Fibromyalgia can be a destructive condition due to the amount of pain that occurs daily, and the way pain and discomforts can affect the person on a daily basis at work and at home. Those of us who have not been diagnosed but know of someone, perhaps even... Read >
Author: Lynne Doxley01st December 2008
The general idea out there is that ADD and ADHD are caused by social problems. Very often, people hear their family members or neighbors telling them that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is caused by: video games, TV, music videos, single parent ... Read >
Author: Dr. Kenny Handelman28th November 2008
The benefits of regular physical activity and having enough sleep are hard to ignore. Not only do you get that extra boost in your confidence and self-esteem, but they can also help you prevent chronic health conditions. In addition, regular physical acti... Read >
Author: morningshift28th November 2008
The benefits of regular physical activity and having enough sleep are hard to ignore. Not only do you get that extra boost in your confidence and self-esteem, but they can also help you prevent chronic health conditions. In addition, regular physical acti... Read >
Author: morningshift18th November 2008
While binge eating is somewhat similar to bulimia, the main difference is that binge eaters don't purge themselves of the food they consumed. What they share with bulimics is the desire or need to find comfort in eating and the fact that all their control... Read >
Author: Andrew B04th November 2008
With today's busy lifestyles and hectic work days, it is very easy to simply skip a meal or grab a snack along the way, but have you ever considered what affect that could have on your decision making? We all know what skipping meals can do for energy lev... Read >
Author: nealon52@aol.com13th October 2008
Occasional insomnia affects millions and millions of people every years. Out of this group, some people will develop a chronic insomnia that leads them to search for professional help.
The most common treatment for insomnia are the sleeping pills pr... Read >
Author: markament13th October 2008
Occasional insomnia affects millions and millions of people every years. Out of this group, some people will develop a chronic insomnia that leads them to search for professional help.
The most common treatment for insomnia are the sleeping pills pr... Read >
Author: markament23rd September 2008
“It is the magic of a touch, the power of a hug . . . that make life joyful.” This is a portion of my essay in high school. My teacher loved it. She even thought that a professional writer honed the article for me. “Michael, did you really write tha... Read >
Author: Michael Rayel02nd September 2008
Carbohydrate cravings are difficult to deal with, especially when you are trying to maintain a low carbohydrate way of life. However, carbohydrate cravings are not just a matter of will power. As Dr. Atkins points out in his book, carbohydrates produce a ... Read >
Author: Jackie Serta21st May 2008
The question of why people abuse alcohol? Does arise in our minds, alcohol is a mood elevator. Drinking alcohol elevates the mood by releasing serotonin and dopamine both these are chemicals which bring about a sense of well being and euphoria. In additio... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th May 2008
The question of why people abuse alcohol? Does arise in our minds, alcohol is a mood elevator. Drinking alcohol elevates the mood by releasing serotonin and dopamine both these are chemicals which bring about a sense of well being and euphoria. In additio... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu17th April 2008
Many of the body's metabolic processes depend on the action of the water soluble vitamin B6; this is actually the chemical that plays such a vital role in the release of glucose and the metabolic processing of sugar. With a seven-type variety, vitamin B6 ... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu07th April 2008
Anxiety and Depression is caused by an imbalance of brain chemistry. Symptoms are normally dealt with by drugs, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) like Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft) and Fluoxetine (Prozac).
Little do ... Read >
Author: James O'Neill03rd March 2008
"Are Dancers Genetically Different Than The Rest Of Us? Yes, Says Hebrew University Researcher ScienceDaily (Feb. 16, 2006) - What makes dancers different than the rest of us? Genetic variants, says a researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem." Pa... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton21st February 2008
It is that time of year again. Spring seems so far away, yet it feels like winter has been dragging on for months. Some of you may not have seen the sun much for the past few weeks and it is taking a toll on your mental health. If you tend to get depre... Read >
Author: Lukasavige25th January 2008
Have you ever wondered if there are safe, effective, and natural acne treatments that the medical 'establishment' never told you about? Although you've been lead to believe that the only effective acne treatment is through using harsh prescription drugs,... Read >
Author: alphadog30th October 2007
Tics are sudden, repetitive, stereotyped, nonrhythmic, involuntary movements (motor tics) and utterances (phonic tics) that involve discrete muscle groups. Tics are often worse with excitement or anxiety and better during calm, focused activities. Tics ar... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen LauHormones form the biochemical basis of major depression. Estrogen, a female hormone produced in the ovaries, plays a pivotal role in your brain in that it increases the amount of mood-regulating neurotransmiiters, whose malfu... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau15th August 2007
What is 5-Htp?
5 Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is so-called natural alternative to traditional antidepressants, used to treat unipolar depression and dysthymia. It is an amino acid that is an intermediate step between tryptophan and the mandatory brain che... Read >
Author: Hmark15th August 2007
What is 5-Htp?
5 Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is so-called natural alternative to traditional antidepressants, used to treat unipolar depression and dysthymia. It is an amino acid that is an intermediate step between tryptophan and the mandatory brain che... Read >
Author: Hmark01st August 2007
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra die or become impaired. Normally, these neurons produce an impor... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st August 2007
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra die or become impaired. Normally, these neurons produce an importa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st April 2007
Wouldn't it be nice if you could eat whatever you wanted, blow off working out and still fit in your skinny jeans?
While that's unlikely, it is possible to speed up your metabolism, that little engine in your body that burns calories. As you age, your ... Read >
27th March 2007
You’re a law-abiding, tax paying member of society. People respect you, you’re generally happy with life (aside from minor annoyances), and you practice fairly good self control at work and home. But when you get behind the wheel of your car, you chan... Read >
Author: Lisa Rickwood28th February 2007
Research shows we typically eat more than 500 sugar calories a day, which can lead to a slew of health woes. But making a few lifestyle changes can stop the the sugar monster in its tracks! Follow these steps to weight loss:
1-Try to eat less meat. Su... Read >
Author: Robin Boddy02nd February 2007
For some people pregnancy is a pleasure, while for others it is really a painful period of time. Often the onset of pregnancy brings along with it a number of problems, such as morning sickness, headaches, and lack of appetite to name a few.
There’s... Read >
Author: Richard Romando11th January 2007
There has been a great deal of research done in the last few years on the health benefits of green tea. Research has ranged from antioxident components to a dieters dream of raising metabolic rate.
Green tea contains several antioxidents such... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd January 2007
We all think that losing weight is an horrible task and the sheer dullness and
restrictions could put anybody off. So, we eat, drink! Am I correct?
Weight gain seems a lot more entertainment. Well, I wouldn't be very proud of that.
I would worry t... Read >
Author: Patrick Podolak20th June 2006
by Tess Thompson
Over 20 million adults in the U.S. are suffering from depression, and many of them have explored the use of antidepressant medication to help alleviate their symptoms. Not all people who suffer from depression choose to use medication;... Read >
Author: Tess Thompson16th June 2006
5-HTP
The neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP) is a compound created in the body which is used to regulate serotonin levels in brain and central nervous system. 5-HTP is a substance that is made in the body which is converted into serotonin, ... Read >
Author: nutrovitasub nutrovitasub03rd April 2006
What is 5 HTP?
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is the intermediate step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin. 5-HTP is not present in significant amounts in a typical diet. The human body anufactures 5-HTP from... Read >
Author: shera jim31st March 2006
Restless legs syndrome or shortly RLS, is a health condition in which legs feel very uncomfortable while sitting or lying down, especially at night. Usually it makes one feel like getting up and moving around. When doing so, the unpleasant feeling of rest... Read >
Author: Sam Jackson21st March 2006
5 HTP, GABA and St. Johns Wort Mood Enhancers
What is 5 HTP Mood Enhancer?
The Griffonia Extract is rich in 5-HydroxyTryptophan (5-HTP), which comes from an African vegetable, the Griffonia simplicifolia seed, and contains 30% 5HTP. 5-HTP is an amino ... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea17th February 2006
What is 5-HTP
The neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP)is a compound created in the body which is used to regulate serotonin levels in brain and central nervous system. Serotonin is an important brain chemical involved in mood, behavior, appeti... Read >
30th January 2006
Caffeine, like chocolate, often receives bad publicity. Whilst in some instances, and in excess, these can have negative effects on our body, they can also be quite beneficial.
I am not disputing that some people are more sensitive to the negative effe... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott13th January 2006
On January 5th 2006 researchers annouced their studies, they learned that protein p11 plays a key role in depression. Protein p11 appears to regulate signaling of the brain chemical Serotonin. In so many studies done before Serotonin has been linked with ... Read >
Author: Nick Spagan01st January 2006
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a kind of depression caused by the effect of the change of seasons as early as August or September in men and women and may be recognized by things as simple as eating or sleeping more during winter than the rest of t... Read >
Author: Hector Milla29th December 2005
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impul... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan03rd November 2005
By Tess Thompson
When your child is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, deciding on the best form of treatment can be an extremely draining and intensely personal process. Recent headlines about dangerous side effects of commonly prescribed drugs such as Rital... Read >
Author: Tess Thompson18th June 2005
Introduction
Due to the change in world's social and economic pattern with so much of stressors and so less time for each other and even for oneself to get relaxed, there is a hug scope for the immature population to go for unnatural and short-lived ple... Read >
Author: Ronit khera31st May 2005
Faith, Belief and Hope are all-important in whatever you do. They make things happen.
You've heard self-improvement classes that begin this way, but it is absolutely true of your health as well.
Martin Luther, the founder of the Protestant Faith, ex... Read >
Author: Jay Chatterjee
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