Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Happiness

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It makes me smile when I see a list of symptoms for bipolar disorder that include "extreme happiness" or "euphoria". Of course, I do not smile too much because I do not want someone that may pass by to think I might be "extremely happy" or "euphoric". However,

Tonsilectomy in Children

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About 400,000 children have their tonsils removed each year, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The academy says that while the tonsillectomy is still one of the most common childhood surgeries, the number of procedures has been declining since the 1970s. Most

Famous People Affected With Bipolar Disorder

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Before modern medications to treat bipolar disorder were developed, many people with bipolar disorder were seemingly doomed to lead miserable lives of extreme ups and downs. Now, however, people suffering with bipolar disorder are more able than ever before to lead full, fulfilling lives. These famo

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Prodromal Stages of Dementia

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Neuropsychiatric symptoms in the prodromal stages of dementia often go unrecognized and untreated. How can you recognize these subtle symptoms of cognitive or functional decline?

Runaway Psychotropic Prescribing

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Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman addresses the high rate of psychotropic use in the United States. Is it cause for concern?

5 Ways to Prevent Panic Attacks

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Prevent panic attacks today with these 5 techniques! Panic and anxiety attacks can develop quickly into severe disorders so it is crucial that you try to prevent your panic attacks as soon as possible. Here are 5 ways you can do that!

Bright Lamp Help With Depression

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The use of bright light lamps, or bright light therapy, can be very helpful for people suffering from depression, especially Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and for some skin and sleep disorders. Bright light therapy involves exposure to intense levels of daylight or bright light emitted from a l

How to Be More Assertive Without Feeling Guilty

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It is not easy to be more assertive with others, especially if you are quiet, meek and dislike confrontation. It is important, however, on many occassions to be more assertive with others. And the most important idea is that after you are assertive, that you do not feel guilty about this

How To Practice Tantra Breathing

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Essentially, tantra breathing is the diametric opposite of our normal, shallow type of respiration. A tantric breath can be perceived all the way down to the nether regions. Along the way, it ventilates and opens up every chakra, culminating with the stimulation of the chakras connected with sex.

Prescription Drug Abuse And Over Doses In California

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It is a prevalent fact that the prescription drug abuse has grown among all segments of population, even, it is common among high school students. It is estimated that in the U.S alone there are ...

Preventing Trauma: 7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident

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Trauma is a physiological reaction to what we may consider is an insignificant event. Here are 7 steps you can take after a car accident to prevent future trauma symptoms. These 7 steps can be used fo

How to Read Down Syndrome Markers on an Ultrasound During Pregnancy

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Down syndrome markers are indications, on an ultrasound, that a fetus may have down syndrome. Down syndrome markers found on ultrasounds are controversial, because the markers may occur in fetuses without down syndrome. The markers are not always reliable. Common markers used to identify down syndro

How to Get Rid of Alcohol Breath

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After a night of drinking, you may feel self-conscious about the smell of alcohol on your breath. The myth of placing a penny under your tongue is not the solution for ensuring the odor of alcohol does not pass your lips. Try a few of these simple remedies, or amp it up with a pharmaceutical solut

What Are the Causes of Child Abuse?

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Why a person abuses a child cannot always be explained in such neat sentences as "The mother favors her older son" or "Her father never wanted children." Such factors as the parent's own childhood upbringing and her level of education come into play when determining why abuse has occurred. Why one p

So - You Have ADHD

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Discover the brilliance of ADHD and the sky is the limit. The choice is yours, stay "disordered" as the conditions of society have placed you, or turn the negative aspects into positive forces and open the brilliance that belongs to you.

Strategies to Prevent Smoking

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A no smoking signCigarette image by NJ from Fotolia.com"The majority of today's daily smokers began smoking before they were 18 years old," according to the American Lung Association. Though that may be a frightening statistic to parents, many people are trying to limit smoking in many...

What Are The Health Benefits Attributed To Regular Use Of Saunas And Steambaths?

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There are a lot of health benefits attributed to regular use of saunas and steambaths. A room used for hot heat session or dry heat sessions is referred to as a sauna. It has hot, humid temperatures inside which could be more than eighty degrees Celsius. These hot temperatures cause perspiration of

Why Too Much Money Puts Your Mental Health Into Great Danger

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If you are too rich you can live free of all social limitations, doing whatever you may desire, and without justifying your actions, since you don't depend on anyone. However, if you stop respecting all moral rules and start acting with cruelty and indifference to all the problems that your att

How Do You Know if You Have a Sleeping Disorder?

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IntroductionAccording to the Better Sleep Council, approximately 36 percent of Americans lose at least one night of sleep per week. Many lose nights of sleep even more frequently than that. This can be caused by a variety of factors ranging from stress to the environment the person is...

Anxiety Cures That Work

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The effects of chronic anxiety can interfere with your relationships and daily life. Constant worry and stress can cause painful physical symptoms, emotional distress and other problems. Luckily, there are different coping strategies that will help you cure your anxiety.