The relationship between the supplement SAM-e and weight loss, as of May 2011, is quite speculative. SAM-e is currently used for the relief of joint pain and for people suffering from depression. Symptoms of depression include loss of appetite and rapid weight loss or binge eating and rapid weight gain.

Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chicken pox. The virus remains dormant in nerve cells and reactivates as a result of stress, causing pain and a rash on the band of the skin supplied by the affected nerve.

Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. Anger becomes problematic when it manifests in destructive or self-harming ways.

Anxiety and stress are a part of everyday life. While a certain level of anxiety is normal, excessive levels of anxiety can cause physical problems like high blood pressure and insomnia and lead to the development of anxiety disorders.

Attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, as it is called in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, a publication of the American Psychiatric Association that provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders, can affect people of all ages.

Antidepressants are prescribed for depression and other conditions, and although the exact reason they work is unknown, they do alter levels of neurotransmitters, chemicals in the brain. Neurotransmitters are necessary for communication between neurons; they are also thought to play a role in mood and behavior.

Methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, is a stimulant medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Ritalin increases the amount of dopamine released in the brain. Dopamine is responsible for feelings of pleasure and well-being.

The mineral magnesium plays several important roles in the body. Low levels can lead to a number of symptoms and according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, anxiety ranks among them.

The causes of erection problems vary. Difficulty getting and keeping an erection isn't reserved for middle-aged men. Even younger men can experience occasional libido malfunctions. If erection problems are ongoing and endangering your relationship, then it's time to look at the factors that might cause it.

Many people turn to chicken as a healthy alternative to red meat because of its lower fat content, but chicken can also cause health problems. In 2009, "Consumer Reports"

ADD, or more commonly known as ADHD, is a brain disorder that causes the chemistry in the brain to function abnormally. Hosts of natural treatments are available to help sufferers cope with their symptoms, however, many of these are not proven by science to be safe and effective.

Salt often gets a bad rap when it comes to health and diet. Most people think of salt as the enemy, due to numerous reports that indicate the health dangers of high sodium.