We all know human beings are gregarious by nature. It is due to this nature of ours, social life has immense infusion to our individual life. Perhaps that is why the great Greek Philosopher, Aristotle, claims man to be a social animal. Now friendship, if we further contemplate, is an indispensable reality of social life.…
That is not only sad, it is dangerous because continually suffering with panic attacks can lead to anxiety disorder (the constant fear of having another anxiety attack). When this happens all life decisions are ruled by the fear of suffering yet another attack. Needless to say, this can damage your lifestyle, friendships, love-life and even…
In the summer of 1994 (can it already have been 18 years?), I used my first dating site. I forget the name, though I do remember the phrase “photo personals” in the title, and it was this phrase and the possibilities it spoke of (actually seeing hundreds of potential men to date) that convinced me…
Are stress and iritis of the eye related? The answer is yes, because stress can trigger inflammation in the body which causes this condition to occur. The iris area of the eye becomes inflamed when this condition occurs, and can cause severe pain, extreme irritation of the eye, light sensitivity, temporary blindness, vision distortions, and…
Depression is one of the most common and treatable of all mental illnesses. One in four women and one in 10 men can expect to develop it during their lifetime. Studies have shown that people suffering from depression have imbalances of neurotransmitters, natural substances that allow brain cells to communicate with one another. Two neurotransmitters…
On sleepovers, college parties and birthdays, Truth or Dare still is the most popular game ever. The only problem is: people run out of ideas for good dares pretty fast. Check out this list of dares for the next time you play Truth or Dare! 1. Get your wrists and legs tied together for 5…
The new antidepressant anxiety medications are mostly as effective as the older tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase with added advantage and safety factors. New antidepressant anxiety medications can be treatment wise more efficient and cost effective. They need to be consumed for longer time following proper schedule to provide long lasting results and prevent relapse.…
We all have bad days when we can not shake that feeling of mental uncertainty, the hollowness or brain fog … it is tough to break through cloudy thoughts and buckle down to work. Maybe we were up too late the night before or downed a lot of drinks at the office party. Maybe it…
Daily oil massage plays a major role in preventing complications from stress like hypertension, depression, headaches, and more. In India massage is a natural part of daily life. Infants are massaged every day from the day they are born to age three, and weekly after that. By age six, children are massaging their elders. It’s…
Health professional trainees start their training with limited understanding of neurobiology and over time must develop a mental map of the brain’s uniquely complex structures and its network of neural pathways. They must learn the underlying neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathophysiology of the brain to establish a core framework upon which they build the science of…
Nail fungus is made up of tiny organisms that can infect fingernails and toenails. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the finger or toe nails which is very difficult to cure. These fungal infections usually cause discoloration, thickening and often softening of the nails. Nail fungus is a difficult condition to treat and may often…
Toenail fungal infection can be really uncomfortable and embarrassing. It usually begins with an infection in the skin near the nail and spread further. As the fungus spreads in the nail, it starts discolouring it and making the edges crumble. Although nail infections heal naturally in some time, you must treat it if it starts…
When our body is full of toxins and is overburdened with these, it becomes prone to diseases. The literal meaning of disease is 'dis-ease or not at ease'. Our body consist of good and bad bacteria. The good bacteria strengthen the immune system while the bad bacteria or parasites harm it. Here, cleansing the body…
Do you know that RAF pilots during World War II used to eat bilberry jams to improve their night vision? What many people don’t know is that this wonder berry is also effective in reducing insulin resistance. Bilberry and diabetes treatments are in great demand, and rightly so since this herb not only controls your…
If you suffer from lupus erythematosus, your most common symptoms will be joint and muscle pain. The signs are pretty common when you have flu or any other condition. The extent of muscle and joint pain will differ. There are people who are more resistant to the pain than others. Pain can get very intense…
