The faster life today has its own effects, positive and negative. A person has to deal with its pace, without losing own focus and objective. This rat race has lead to many stressful events beyond our control. A virtual world of peace beckons us all the time. Alcohol and drugs are perfect gateway to this world, where hard reality of life is absent. Everything seems smooth and moves as our wish. Slowly but steadily this becomes an addiction. An addicted person starts dwelling in the...

OCD is a common problem that can be overcome with CBT, either by using a CBT based self-help book or via more intensive therapist support, depending on its severity.

OCD is characterised by obsessions and compulsions. An obsession is a persistent thought, image or urge that comes into your mind and sets off feelings of anxiety and distress. These obsessions occur frequently, are intrusive and not easy to get rid of. For example, common obsessions in OCD include, thoughts or...

The heart pumps blood for good circulation in the body. The circulatory process is called blood pressure. Whenever a person gets excited, afraid, and angry - the blood pressure increases or decreases. Blood pressure is also related to pulse rate. Whenever there is too much or too less blood flow in the body, there comes a deficiency or disease.

Hypotension is a deficiency pertaining to low blood pressure. This sickness is more common to young women. Even if one has low blood...

Acupuncture is Helping People Say Goodbye to Allergies

Our immune systems fight anything that is seen as being out of place or abnormal. Allergies cause the immune system to react to substances that aren't usually a problem for the human body. This triggers watery eyes, sneezing, wheezing, respiratory problems, difficulty swallowing and other reactions which can include the loss of consciousness if the reaction is serious enough.

Because of these unpleasant...

Preventing cold sores (fever blisters - oral herpes) was once nearly impossible, but now quite simple. If you will let me explain in this article, you will quickly realize how easily you can be preventing cold sores.

Preventing cold sores (fever blisters, oral herpes) can often be done with nothing more than a daily intake of premium-quality vitamin supplements.

I know this may sound just too simple. Yes - you may be wondering why so many people suffer from these...

Only grown women get yeast infections. A little child cannot get a yeast infection, that's silly. Sure, a infant can get thrush or yeast infection of the mouth, but not anywhere else. Any parent has heard any one of these misconceptions at some point in the development of their child. Unfortunately, these are misconceptions. Children, like any other human, are susceptible to the overgrowth of Candida and this is not just limited to the mouth area. Infant yeast infections may occur...

Panic attacks can strike at any time or any place. For people who are prone to them, they can rule their lives. For those who have had more than one panic attack, the fear that another will occur can be debilitating. Here is an FAQ on stopping panic attacks.

FAQ #1: What does a panic attack feel like?

A: During a panic or anxiety attack you can feel a range of feelings, both mental and physical. You may feel that the world is closing in on you. You might feel...

Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) involving the hip and knee is one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed in the United States.

The technology has improved so that a good to excellent outcome is the usual result. Complications and side effects such as postoperative infection, thrombophlebitis (blood clots), loosening of the joint replacement, and persistent pain still occur but fortunately aren't common.

Patients younger than 50 still are...

Saw palmetto can be found in many dietary supplements. These days it is mainly used as a way of relieving Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). But, can a person use saw palmetto for high blood pressure relief as well?

The Saw Palmetto palm which is sometimes be referred to as either the Sabal or Sereona Repens, is an evergreen most commonly found in the South Eastern states of the US. For many centuries Native Americans, as well as Mayans and Houma Indians have used extracts...

Prevacid also known as lansoprazole is used for treating stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis as well as in other conditions where excessive stomach acid is presents. Prevacid lowers the amount of the acid produced in the stomach. It is a proton pump inhibitor which prevents the stomach from producing acid. It is manufactured by a number of companies worldwide under several trade names. This medication was first approved by the FDA in 1995. Prevacid is indicated for...