In the olden days, the word ‘addiction’ was largely confined to either dependence on substance (addiction to drugs) or behavioral addiction (gambling). Addiction can be defined as the repetition of a habit which an individual does with his/her complete knowledge. In other words, they clearly know and understand that they have to leave the particular…
Whether any form of anxiety is genetically inherited or not, has been a subject of discussions for decades. Most respected psychoanalysts and medical experts believe that anxiety, like any other phobia, is a kind of a fear developed during the childhood stages. With the jury, still out on the subject of genetic inference, there is…
This week, I overheard someone say, "I'm great! It's Wednesday! I'm half-way through the week!" It's a common phrase, that we have all used. It's tied in popularity and overuse with "Thank God it's Friday!". The comment made me think about how many people are "working for the weekend". It does not matter if the…
The most common type of ankle sprain is an inversion injury. The ankle turns in. Inversion sprains are common complications that may occur after casual strolls, “trips”, falls, and sports. Most sprains are minor but the severe ones can result in ligament strain or rupture and cartilage injury to the bones within the ankle joint.…
People build fences everyday and most are built correctly but most could also be built a little better. By applying the little known tips below you can build a fence that will last longer and look better. You start a fence by making holes spaced about every 8 feet apart for the 4x4x8′ treated posts.…
Here is a simple meditation that will put a smile on your face … .You can do it laying down in bed, sitting up in a chair or in the more traditional cross legged or lotus posture. The meditation of appreciation is basically giving thanks to the many parts of your body that are working.…
Speech therapists, also known as speech pathologists, are people who help people suffering from various types of speech disorders. He/she is a professional who is trained to diagnose, evaluate and provide treatment to patients suffering from problems like lisp, stuttering, stammering, improper articulation and impaired language. Highly trained and qualified speech therapists also treat people…
Many of us have daydreamed about the day when we will walk down the ever since childhood, right down to the gown we will wear, what our hair will look like, and the colors in our bouquet. Planning your wedding, although tremendously exciting, can often feel overwhelming without some sort of guidance. Do not use…
Gettysburg is one of the bloodiest battles due to the incredibly large amount of casualties somewhere between 46,000 to 51,000 dead Union and Confederate soldiers.Wendy and I came to this realization that these Soldiers lost their lives on the battlefield of Gettysburg Penna. Although just in a matter of 3 days this was quite disturbing to us to understand…
Ask any elderly person where they want to live when they cannot care for themselves and the majority will say at home. Staying fit and healthy for as long as possible in order to avoid having to depend on help by others is what all the elderly wish for. However unless there is adequate elderly…
A laparoscope is a small telescope-like instrument with a light on one end which is passed through a small incision below the navel. This allows the physician to view and examine the organs in the abdominal cavity.The laparoscopic surgery is a method by which surgery is done by making small incisions on the abdominal wall…
If you’ve ever groaned, “Oh, my aching back!”, you are not alone. Back pain affects 80% of Americans at some time in their lives. It comes in many forms, from lower back pain to neck pain to sciatica. Back pain is not a diagnosis — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition. Back pain can…
Impotence , or the inability to manifest or maintain an Erection, is a subject that nobody wants to discuss, especially those affected by Erectile Dysfunction. One's manhood is part of the Ego, and can suffer a dramatic blow when it is first understood that there are problems in the penile department. I am writing this…
What is GK? It is a single treatment modality unit which emits 201 Gamma Ray beams stereotactically and precisely to the brain lesion without harming the surrounding tissues. It was invented by Professor Lars Leksell in 1968 at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, in Sweden. It is a great medical contribution to humanity, and is now…
Community development encompasses the creation of social and economic progress for an entire neighborhood. It relies on active participation from members of the community, as well as dedicated, driven strategies. Organizing events for bettering the neighborhood and getting people together for volunteer efforts can be daunting, but here are some tips for any community member…
