Yoga is an ancient mind and body practice gets the body in healthy shape. Many are surprised to discover the psychological benefits that come with practicing yoga. Breath awareness, meditation and asanas are yogic tools that elevate the mind, tone...
It's natural to feel both angry and anxious from time to time. This is especially true if you are going through stressful life events such as relationship or financial problems. Sometimes anger can provoke feelings of anxiety. It's also possible...
Aggressive behavior in children can result from many different psychosocial and psychological issues, but can also be a normal stage for many children as they navigate social norms. Parents can help their child develop socially acceptable ways to...
Moms have a lot to manage, whether their primary job is parenting or they add additional employment outside or inside the home. Juggling the house, the kids, a job and the millions of details can lead to escalating frustration and anger....
Family stresses may come in the form of divorce, change in family composition, exposure to arguing or violence, or dealing with personal loss. Adapting to anger or tension in the home may be especially difficult for young children under the age of...
Stress symptoms can occur when a person is faced with a challenge or threat. This challenge can be physical, such as a vicious dog about to attack, or it can be a psychological threat such as the fear of losing a job. Stress is inevitable, but too...
Whether it causes interpersonal conflicts, marriage and family problems, outbursts at work or criminal activity and imprisonment, anger is a very powerful emotion that can get out of control. Being able to identify the warning signs of anger...
All types of bipolar disorder are treatable, and motivated patients are often able to manage the disorder with minimal to moderate negative impact on their daily lives. However, untreated mood episodes of bipolar disorder have a severe negative...
Stress is the body's natural response to danger. However, stress is an emotion meant to be felt in emergencies and serious circumstances -- not something that occurs on a daily basis. However, daily stress has become commonplace for many...
You probably know a lot of people who dislike their jobs--and you may even be one yourself. It can start with office gossip, a demanding boss or the malaise that arises when you have to perform the same task over and over and over. However, you...
You may be worried about your recent outbursts of temper. Perhaps your anger attacks are endangering your job, frightening your loved ones, or damaging your health. There are behavior modification techniques that you can use to reduce your anger,...
Overview First things first, what is stress and how do you know if you're under it? Many people don't realize that stress is a very natural and important part of life. We need stress, but not too much stress for too long (distress). Our...
When you experience feelings of stress, depression, sadness or anxiety, your physical health can be negatively affected. Poor emotional health can lead to muscle pain and stiffness, appetite changes, fatigue or insomnia, upset stomach, weight gain...
The process of growth in children is a combination of physical, mental and emotional development. Many factors, such as medication, nutrition, disease and environmental conditions, can adversely affect any of these aspects of child development....
Many medicinal herbs, including chamomile, rosemary, thyme, cannabis, valerian and passion flower, may be more effective in treating health symptoms when smoked, or vaporized, through the bronchial capillaries than with tinctures, glycerites or...
Chronic fatigue causes an extreme tiredness that can make performing daily activities seem impossible. Chronic fatigue can occur after an illness or after a period of high stress, but can also come on slowly with no obvious cause. Treatment...
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Anger is a powerful emotion that can feel difficult to control. Physical manifestations of uncontrolled anger include heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic back pain and stomach aches. The effects of anger on a woman's psyche can result in...
There are a number of different techniques that fall under the massage therapy category. Everything from Reiki to Shiatsu and Swedish to sports massage is considered a form of massage. The main feature that all techniques share, according to the...
Headaches can cause pain in various parts of the head, neck and scalp. Depending on the type of headache, the pain may range from mild to severe and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, tense muscles, eye pain, flashing lights or other...
Teenage anger takes the form of rebellion and defiant behavior as adolescents strive to become independent from their parents. This stage in a child's life generally goes on for about 2 years, but B. D. Schmitt, MD, author of "Your Child's...
Deva Flower Remedies are a group of 105 flowers in 34 essence products designed to treat mental or emotional states. It is a homeopathic style of treatment that has been around since 1974. Always consult with a health care professional before...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects every area of a person's life, including his relationships. Many people with ADHD are creative and fun to be around, attracting romantic partners to them. But the symptoms of untreated...
Your liver plays a role in an astounding number of bodily functions: it helps with blood sugar regulation; metabolizes hormones; and traps and breaks down bacteria and toxins. Unfortunately, bodily demands can overwhelm your liver, making it...
Relieving stress through relaxation techniques can improve your quality of life, according to the Mayo Clinic. Deep breathing exercises slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure and can reduce physical and mental tension, anger, frustration...
Fatigue is a lack of energy, weariness and tiredness that are not alleviated with any amount of sleep. Fatigue can often be related to stress, long work hours or malnutrition, according to Mayo Clinic. When fatigue is accompanied by other...
Reducing the inflammation associated with myositis--a chronic condition characterized by muscle weakness, extreme fatigue and mobility issues--is one of the ways in which you can manage your disease. Most often, corticosteroids like prednisone are...
Grief, a natural response to loss, occurs in different stages. Dr. Elisabeth Kubler identified five stages of grieving in her book, "On Death and Dying," published in 1969 and based on her work with terminally ill patients in Chicago. Not all...
Chronic pain, which is pain that persists for weeks, months or even years, is a major problem for many Americans. In many cases, there may have been an initial problem, such as a traumatic injury, severe infection, or another medical condition...
