For children with sensory disorders, such as sensory processing disorder or auditory processing disorder, participating in daily activities and interacting with peers can be challenging because they are unable to appropriately understand and...
There are many therapies available to help a person with autism lead a normal life. Early intervention is the key with all of them. The younger a child gets help, the better they are able to succeed. Some symptoms of autism include a detachment...
No parent wants to think about something being wrong with their child. But with statistics stating that 2 or 3 out of ever 1,000 children born in the U.S. as deaf or hard of hearing and three out of four children having an ear infection that can...
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to control muscle movement and coordination. Most signs of cerebral palsy are evident in infancy. Common symptoms include rigid, stiff movements, involuntary movements,...
Many people take antidepressant medications only to be plagued by troublesome side effects and worsening depression. There are some methods that you can try to alleviate your depression without the use of pharmaceutical drugs and the addition of...
The brain is similar to muscles in the body in that it can be strengthened with specific use and exercise. According the Science Museum in South Kensington, London, the human brain contains 100 billion nerve cells with each cell connecting to...
Family arguments over teenagers' music-listening choices are as old as disagreements over who washes the dishes or takes out the trash. Parents' musical tastes are often very different from those of their teenage children; however, music has the...
If you must drink cup after cup of coffee to get through your day, you aren't alone. Fatigue is a common complaint that brings adults to their physicians' offices, according to Harvard Health Publications. Fortunately, you may be able to change...
Home remedies that will make your hair grow will improve your overall level of health. Ranging from including certain nutrients into your meal plan to implementing hair-growing techniques, you can take control of your hair health. Remedies do not...
Home remedies to grow hair fast will improve your hair growth, but will not provide miracles. These remedies will take time to show hair growth results. The average hair growth is about 1/2 inch per month, according to the American Academy of...
Anxiety may cause nervousness or agitation about something that is about to happen. It's the body's way of alerting people to potential danger, according to FamilyDoctor.org, the website for the American Academy of Family Physicians. Anxiety is a...
In order to function in an English-speaking world, a deaf child will need to understand English. However, this does not mean that English should necessarily be his first language. To communicate effectively, a deaf child must be exposed to...
Heartburn occurs when your stomach contents or acids back up in the esophagus, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. Heartburn can usually be controlled through behavior modification in the form of lifestyle changes. These...
Medical science generally views mental health as a brain dysfunction that is treatable with pharmaceuticals and surgery. Alternative treatments in mental health, on the other hand, complement these treatments with attention to the whole person,...
Dyslexia, or developmental reading disorder, can be a frustrating barrier to reading and writing. Far from having low intelligence, however, many dyslexic individuals have exceptional musical, mathematical or artistic abilities. You may need an...
Certain cancers and some cancer therapies cause nausea, a queasy feeling in the stomach. Nausea interferes with eating and keeps the patient from getting enough needed nutrients, according to the National Cancer Institute. Once treatment ends,...
The American Psychiatric Association explains that anxiety disorders affect more than 25 million Americans and are the most common emotional disorders. Occasional anxiety is normal, especially when you face stressful situations. For some, however,...
Staying positive can be an exhausting battle when you're facing the daily unpredictability of multiple sclerosis, but it's a battle worth fighting. Remaining connected with friends and family, cultivating a hobby, eating healthy and engaging in...
Fear is often a logical response. It can alert you to danger or unsafe situations. However, fear sometimes inhibits you from doing what you need or want to do. Therapy and medication can be effective in treating irrational fear; however,...
Family therapy is a common practice in the treatment of mental health disorders because it allows the therapist and the person afflicted with the disorder to fully understand how their disorder affects those they are close to. Family therapy is a...
Fibromyalgia is a challenging condition to live with. It is a chronic condition that currently has no cure. It can cause widespread pain, extreme fatigue, memory problems, insomnia, depression and many other symptoms. Treatment often includes...
According to the America Heart Association's statistics on heart disease, about 1.3 million Americans have coronary artery disease (CAD). More than half of those die before getting adequate medical treatment. The Framingham Heart Study and the...
In the same way that speech therapy helps children learn to speak, aural therapy helps children learn how to listen. Understanding what is heard, termed auditory perception, doesn't always occur on its own. In certain situations, such as long term...
Long-term marijuana use may cause changes in the brain similar to those seen in abusers of other drugs, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Although debates remain about how much a role physical or psychological dependency...
Inversion tables use your body weight and gravity to provide your spine with a natural form of traction to reduce the pressure on your back and ease back pain. The claims of inversion therapy include stress relief, circulation stimulation, balance...
A person at the end stages of Alzheimer's depends on caregivers for all activities. However, quality of life, comfort and dignity must be maintained. According to Help Guide, most Alzheimer's patients are no longer able to communicate, are totally...
It's difficult to watch your wife struggle with stress from work, finances, children, parents or other triggers. In fact, her stress is likely affecting not only her, but you and the rest of your family. While some of coping with stress is an...
Many parents are reluctant to medicate a child who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Adults with the disorder also may resist medication because of concerns about side effects or a desire to avoid the stigma of taking...
Relaxation therapy encompasses several different methods, all aimed at reducing stress, allostatic load--the physical impacts of stress--tensions and the employment of imagery. Relaxation therapists, according to website Integrative Practitioner,...
