Alzheimer's is a disease whereby healthy brain tissue degenerates, causing a disruption in normal thinking and functioning. Alzheimer's causes the condition dementia, which is when an individual loses the ability to solve problems, control...
Marijuana is the most frequently abused illegal drug in America. It's derived from the plant Cannabis sativa and its primary chemical is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). To receive the desired effect, you either smoke or orally ingest marijuana. THC...
Dicyclomine is a drug used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It works by relieving spasms in the gastrointestinal tract that interfere with normal bowel and digestive functioning. It is available in capsule, tablet, syrup and...
The brain is composed of 85 percent water, accounts for 1/50th of body weight and uses 1/20th of the blood supply. Nutritionists clam that some of the most important nutrients for maintaining the structure, development and functioning of the...
If you have fear or anxiety of flying, even a short commuter plane trip can feel like an eternity. Takeoff is a chore in and of itself, every bump feels like the plane is falling out of the sky and you can't wait to touch the ground again. But...
Premenopause is also referred to as the perimenopause phase. It is a phase in the life of a woman just before the start of menopause or the one that signals the onset of menopause. Most women start experiencing these premenopausal symptoms at...
Anxious children hyperventilate, shake, cry, experience stomach aches and voice agitation that is not specific to a certain trigger. Some children have hypersensitive temperaments, making them more susceptible to lose their cool when confronted...
Speech anxiety--also referred to as communication apprehension--affects about 20 percent of the population, according to the University of Rochester. Speech anxiety is the fear of speaking in public situations. Tough many people experience some...
Attention deficit disorder, or ADD, is a chronic condition that is typically diagnosed in early childhood. This term is often used interchangeably with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; however, people with ADD may not exhibit...
Symptoms of perimenopause -- the beginning stage of menopause that can last several years -- include changes in the length and amount of blood lost during menstruation. During perimenopause, your periods may occur more or less frequently and...
The stress response in your body initiates a "fight or flight" reaction that helps you stay focused and alert during an emergency situation or in a situation in which you might need to defend yourself. While this reaction is important to have...
Stomach pain after an exercise session can be due to a number of causes. This type of pain most commonly occurs after a vigorous exercise session, and can trigger vomiting or cramping. You can take steps before or after an exercise session to...
Progesterone supplements are given to women who have trouble getting pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy. Progesterone is also used to induce a withdrawal bleed each month in women taking hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives....
The human body is full of pressure points, which are where tension and stress accumulate, according to Acupressure.com. Pressure points can be massaged or manipulated to relieve stress, ease the symptoms of some minor conditions, improve...
Wellness Recovery Action Plan, or WRAP, exercises are designed to help people with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. The exercises help them overcome their chronic mental illness so that they can function on a daily basis and...
Anxiety may be due to concerns about job security or a recent job loss. It may also arise due to financial concerns, changes in life situation like a move, a divorce, a death in the family or the death of a spouse. There are many natural ways to...
Side effects experienced by one patient may bypass another. Alprazolam, the generic name for Xanax, treats anxiety disorders. Gabapentin, often prescribed under the brand name Neurontin, combats epileptic conditions. Physicians prescribe both...
If you are older, vitamin B shots, specifically B12 shots, may treat and/or prevent serious conditions such as pernicious anemia, an illness that may lead to mental and physical problems. Your ability to absorb B12 from food diminishes as you age....
Hyperplasia, an abnormal thickening of the uterine lining, occurs when a woman produces the hormone estrogen without producing the hormone progesterone. To treat hyperplasia, progesterone supplements are given for several weeks and then withdrawn,...
Hypertension, known as the "silent killer," rarely presents overt symptoms unless blood pressure levels have become dangerously high. Data from a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) published in 2003 reveal that only 69...
Splenda is the brand name for sucralose. Made in a laboratory, it takes sugar and changes its molecular structure using chlorine. The result is a sweetener that has no calories, contains no carbohydrates and is 600 times sweeter than sugar. It...
Schisandra, also spelled schizandra, is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine. It's also known as wu-wei-zi and five-flavor fruit, as well as by its Latin name, Schisandra chinensis. The plant's berry is used to make medicine, and it has...
Mood swings refer to gradual or sudden changes in people's emotions. For example, an individual may be excited one moment and extremely sad the next. Mood swings can occur as a result of menstrual cycles, mental illness and carrying a child in the...
Speech anxiety, also known as stage fright or communication apprehension, is a fear of public speaking. This fear and anxiety cause physical and emotional symptoms that make it difficult or impossible for some people to give a speech or perform in...
Being a teenager is difficult. Balancing high school, sports, extracurricular activities, homework, a part-time job and raging hormones is no easy task. As a result, many teenagers find themselves sleep deprived, depressed or stressed out....
Called the "silent killer," hypertension rarely produces overt symptoms and can be deadly if left uncontrolled. A study published in a 2003 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that two-thirds of hypertensive...
Splenda is a sugar substitute that is widely used in foods, especially in foods targeted at the diet market. Splenda is the brand name for sucralose, which was discovered in 1976. It contains zero calories and is about 600 times sweeter than...
Herbs have been used for thousands of years for the treatment of various conditions. However, societal industrialization has increased the desirability and necessity of ingesting the herbal category known as adaptogens. Adaptogens are substances...
Stress and anxiety are common occurrences when dealing with uncomfortable situations, such as taking an exam, speaking before an audience or experiencing tense work conditions. Anxiety results from stress as a natural response to demanding...