Tinnitus is a term used to describe the symptom of perceiving sounds such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking, roaring or pulsing in the ears. The sounds are generated by the auditory system in the brain, rather than the ears. Tinnitus sounds...
The decision to have a baby changes your entire life. When you are ready to have a child, without knowing the level of your ability to conceive, you want to ensure that your chances of getting pregnant are the best they can be. That can mean...
A healthy diet, physical exercise and behavior changes are crucial elements of treatment for obese individuals. According to Rena R. Wing, professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown Medical School and Deborah F. Tate, clinical...
Eye exercises are not just done by people watching.You can actually increase your ability to see better and more clearly as well as decrease the need and dependence on glasses and contacts. Literally, in just minutes per day, with attention to the...
Most people who smoke know about its dangers, but the highly addictive quality of nicotine can make quitting a challenge. Billions of dollars are pumped into anti-smoking and cessation programs that employ gums, patches, acupuncture, hypnosis,...
People dealing with chronic pain from arthritis, sometimes seek psychotherapy to learn how to live with the pain. Often, these patients receive cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. CBT is a type of "talk therapy," developed by Aaron T....
Food cravings are often a sign that your body is seeking a missing nutrient. You may want to eat chocolate to satisfy a need for magnesium or crave sweets because your body needs carbon or tryptophan. If you crave fatty foods such as cheese,...
A racing heart. Dizziness. Trembling. These are just a few of the symptoms you may experience during a panic attack. Panic attacks can be frightening, particularly when your symptoms mirror those of a heart attack. You may have panic disorder if...
About 40 million American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Although anxiety disorders can be effectively treated, only about 1/3 of those affected seek treatment. One form of...
Facial blushing usually results from a feeling of embarrassment. However, blushing itself can be embarrassing. A rush of blood flowing to the capillaries and vessels in your face can appear in an instant, particularly if you have fair skin. This...
Blushing is a natural response to embarrassment, anger, excitement and other strong emotions. Blushing occurs when the blood vessels near the surface of the skin in the cheeks, chest and neck expand and more blood circulates in the area, according...
Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, is a relatively new form of psychotherapy. ACT is a type of cognitive-behavior psychotherapy, or a therapy in which thoughts and actions are addressed to alleviate anxiety and distress. The ACT approach...
Anxiety strikes everyone from time to time. Many common situations can invoke anxiety, for example, waiting for the results of a medical test or a pending confrontation with a friend or co-worker. Exaggerated responses to the physical symptoms of...
It's common knowledge that eating nutritious foods like veggies and whole grains are important for both your mind and body. Yet committing to consuming healthy foods is only one piece of the puzzle -- when you eat is also a major consideration....
Anxiety afflicts approximately 40 million American adults, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The spectrum of anxiety disorders includes generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, panic disorder,...
GABA, gamma-amino butyric acid, is your brain's primary inhibiting neurotransmitter. GABA confers a calming, anxiety-relieving effect. GABA also relieves insomnia, according to Jaime M. Monti, author of "GABA and Sleep: Molecular, Functional...
