Anxiety and Phobias in Childhood: Frequently Asked Questions - and Answers
“She’s not sleeping at night and has become very clingy.” The mornings have become a battleground, and just getting out the door to …
Continue ReadingCan the Pill Cause Depression? Learn About the Controversy
Can “the pill” cause depression? Evidence is split on whether oral contraceptive pills, or OCPs, have a negative effect on your mental …
Continue ReadingConquering Food Phobias - How to Deal with Sitophobia
Learn what to expect from the most empirically supported treatments for food phobia. Both systematic desensitization alongside cognitive behavioral …
Continue ReadingEffective Treatment for Postpartum Depression: An Overview of Therapy, Medications and Lifestyle Changes
Having a new baby is supposed to bring joy, but for some mothers the changes create feelings of extreme sadness and anger. Depression occurs in about …
Continue ReadingHelping Sons and Daughters after War: Parents of PTSD Soldiers
Parents anxiously anticipate sons and daughters coming home from war after months or years. These brave returning veterans may have post traumatic …
Continue ReadingLow Sodium Meal Delivery: The Taste of Food Doesn't Have to Be Drab
Eating right can be challenging especially with a special needs diet. Low sodium meals can be good tasting when substituting with herbs and other …
Continue ReadingRecommended Daily Allowance of Vitamins and Minerals
How much of the major vitamins and minerals does the body require to thrive? Find out about the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for both children …
Continue ReadingThe Amazing Health Benefits of Boswellia (Frankincense)
This herb appears to be particularly helpful in inflammatory conditions like arthritis. In fact, it is believed to be a safe alternative to ibuprofen …
Continue ReadingThe Mediterranean Diet: Savor the Flavors of Europe and the Middle East with These Meal Ideas
A Mediterranean diet is known as a nutrient-rich, high-fiber diet, relatively low in protein and saturated fat. Learn to enjoy a Mediterranean …
Continue ReadingWhat is Octophobia? Insights into the Fear of the Number Eight
Octophobia is a fear of the number eight. This fear can incorporate not only the number, but also shapes that form a figure eight, such as an ice …
Continue ReadingAngina After Valve Repair: A Review of the Causes and Treatment Options
Angina is a common heart condition that affects over ten million people in the United States. The major cause is reduced supply of blood oxygen to the …
Continue ReadingBilateral Tubal Ligation Procedure: Recovery, Risks and Complications
The tubal ligation procedure is used as a permanent form of birth control by severing the fallopian tubes. This surgery is considered to be effective …
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