Chakra for Anxiety
If the fifth chakra, or throat chakra, is blocked, it can lead to anxiety. You can treat the physical or spiritual symptoms to clear the blockage.
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Understanding neurochemistry, clinical symptoms, and interpersonal strategies is vital for managing PTSD, narcissism, and various mood disorders.
11 Bizarre Stress Relievers Taking the World by Storm
There’s no doubt we’re living in stressful times. According to the American Psychological Association, as many as two-thirds of Americans are stressed about the future of our country. And between August 2016 and January 2017, the overall reported stress level of Americans rose from 4.8 to 5.1 on a scale of 1 to 10.
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What to Do if Your Spouse is Suicidal
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Association of Suicidology. It is a very confusing issue for individuals who are in the middle of this type of crisis, for both family members as well as the person who is having thoughts or feelings connected to suicide.
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What Are the Major Symptoms of Intellectually Disabled Adults?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, the intellectually disabled have considerable intellectual deficits as evidenced by substandard IQ scores. An IQ of less than 70 supports a diagnosis into one of the four categories of intellectual disability: mild, moderate, severe or profound.
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Characteristics of Mentally Challenged Children
Once routinely institutionalized, most intellectual disabled children are now encouraged to live with their families, participate with their peer groups and even strive for independence. This modern attitude shift is due to a better understanding of what defines intellectual disability, and what does not.
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A Comparison of Effexor to Wellbutrin
Effexor and Wellbutrin are both medications that may be prescribed for depression. Effexor is the brand name for the generic drug called venlafaxine and Wellbutrin is the brand name for the generic drug bupropion.
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10 Things Everyone Should Know About Autism
There's been a lot of discussion about Netflix's new show, "Atypical," which revolves around an autistic teen, but how much do you really know about autism?
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What Are the Symptoms of Stress Ulcers?
An ulcer is a sore that is located along the digestive tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum (beginning of the intestines), and the small and large intestines. Ulcers can be caused by a bacterial infection or medical condition that creates excessive stomach acid production.
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Causes of Stress in Teenagers
Teenagers often feel stress due to academic, family or social pressures, and the Teens Health website encourages parents to watch for signs of more serious, stress-related concerns.
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Can Exercise Cause Depression?
Exercise has long been advocated as a treatment for depression. A 2000 study published in "Psychosomatic Medicine" found that moderate aerobic exercise was as effective as medication in decreasing symptoms of major depression and that subjects who exercised had lower occurrence of relapse than medicated subjects.
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A List of Antidepressants That Do Not Cause Vertigo
Vertigo is not the same as dizziness or lightheadedness. It is “a sensation of motion or spinning ... often described as dizziness,” according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. One cause of vertigo is ototoxicity—ear poisoning—that may result in permanent or temporary damage to the inner ear or acoustic nerve.
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Counseling Techniques for Adolescents
Many challenges and rewards come from counseling adolescents. Teenagers struggle with different issues than younger children and adults such as identity struggles, extreme peer pressure and fitting in. They often feel stuck between wanting independence and still needing guidance.
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Signs of Anxiety in Infants
According to Kids Health, infants can experience anxiety in some situations. Infants may feel anxious when they are separated from their parents or are in a situation or around people that they are unsure about or experience loud noises or sudden movement.
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Foods That Increase Dopamine & Serotonin
Fighting off mild depression involves positive thinking, but eating the right foods may be just as important. Certain nutrients found in healthy foods may alter brain chemistry which plays a larger role in your mental health.
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Dissociation Symptoms of Major Depression
Major depression is a psychiatric disorder that typically results in chronic mood disturbances such as sadness, irritable mood, low self esteem, loss of pleasure in life, feelings of guilt, loss of appetite, loss of energy, difficulty concentrating and suicidal thoughts.
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Medications to Treat TMJ
TMJ, or Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders, is a class of disorders that affect the jawbone, according to the TMJ Association. They affect jaw movement and the muscles and surrounding tissues of the jaw. TMJ causes several other symptoms that may be confused with other medical problems.
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Dosage Amounts of the Medication Amoxicillin for Children
Amoxicillin is a chemically modified version of naturally occurring antibiotic penicillin, derived from Penicillium mold. Compared to penicillin, advantages of amoxicillin include better absorption from the digestive system and effectiveness against a broader range of bacteria.
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The Effects of Caffeine on Medication for ADD
Vyvanse is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Like any medication, Vyvanse carries the risk of side effects and drug and food interactions. Caffeine may increase the severity of side effects caused by Vyvanse, states Drugs.com.
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How Does a Severe Bipolar Parent Affect Children?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness that affects 5.7 million adults in the United States. Bipolar patients display symptoms of severe highs that are manic in nature. The disease can shift to a deep depression, causing mood instability and uneven temperament.
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Vitamins That Help Combat Stress, Fatigue, & Mood Swings
Proper nutrition is the foundation of optimum health and certain vitamins can play a vital role in combating stress, fatigue and mood swings. According to Healthy.net, the right vitamins may help to stimulate your immune system, glands and digestive tract, while stabilizing your mood.
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