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Methods of ADHD Therapy

... American Academy of Pediatrics has set specific guidelines for treating ADHD.
3 Ways to Use Behavioral Interventions for PTSD

...vior therapy to help you understand the specific stresses that trigger your symptoms and work to overcome them. This behavioral-intervention technique helps you to address your trauma, using too...
About Laser Therapy

...laser is a device that emits light of a specific wavelength. Laser therapy is the use of laser light to provide some physiological benefit in humans or animals. These devices produce laser light...
Types of Treatments for OCD

... or sensations that make them carry out specific behaviors. Proper diagnosis of OCD is done by a medical doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist. Treatment options for the condition include medicat...
How to Deal With Depression With Talk Therapy

There are various forms of talk therapy (more commonly called psychotherapy), but research indicates that the most effective form of psychotherapy for depression is cognitive-behavioral therapy. C...
How to Detox Off Drugs

... sweating and hallucinations. There are specific steps to take to detox off drugs.
Smart Shopping for Therapy Packs

...utic use of cold and heat packs is very specific and often can be alternated for speeding up the healing process of an injured area. When there is inflammation due to injury, cold packs are reco...
How to Use Paraffin Wax

...provide pain relief. According to Heath Therapy, these treatments can reduce arthritis pain, soothe tired hands and feet and increase range of motion. Additionally, paraffin wax treatments can b...
What Is the Purpose of Marriage Counseling?

...consider marriage counseling or couples therapy to help move your relationship in the right direction. Marriage counseling can help you deal with serious relationship issues, but it can also be ...
How to Fight Depression Symptoms

...und-breaking book from 1979, "Cognitive therapy and the Emotional Disorders," Dr. Aaron Beck (the father of cognitive therapy) provides us with a detailed description of how to fight symptoms of...
Cold Laser Effects

...aling. It has only been since 2002 that specific lasers have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of various pain and health conditions. Even with FDA a...
3 Ways to Seek Therapy for Autism

...e is no reason you have to wait to seek therapy. If your child has developmental issues, he probably will benefit from behavioral, occupational, speech and/or physical therapy regardless of whet...
About Biomagnetic Healing

...hancement, stress reduction and use for specific conditions such as arthritis, muscle pain, cancer, Parkinson's disease, depression and heart disease.
Alternatives to ADD Medication

...ation is often prescribed to treat ADD, therapy can be as effective for treatment.
About Decompression Therapy for Back Pain

.... The therapy is designed to treat very specific causes of back pain, such as a herniated or bulging disc, sciatica, facet syndrome and degenerative disc disease. The therapy is not appropriate ...
The Effects of Massage Therapy

The art of placing hands on another person with the intent to heal or help with pain has been around for thousands of years. Early writings from China and Egypt mention rubbing or touching an area...
List of Oncologists

...s, which allow oncologists to work with specific groups of patients or types of cancer treatments. Each sub-specialty requires specific training and may require additional education beyond medic...
Adolescent Therapy Strategies

... teenagers to say they want help from a therapist. The relationship between the teen and the therapist is really important to successful treatment.
List of Muscular System Diseases

Muscle pain, muscle weakness and paralysis can be signs of serious muscular problems. MedlinePlus says that muscle disorders can occur as a result of injury, overuse, infections, medications, genet...
What Are the Treatments for Radiation Burns?

...the person experiencing them. There are specific charts that are used to analyze the types of burn and percentages of the body involved. Minor burns are first-degree burns, such as a minor sunbu...
Main Cancer Treatments

...le, the main cancer treatments are chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.
Alternative Therapies for Arthritis

...include medication, surgery or physical therapy. If you have arthritis, a number of alternative therapy options are available that may help you manage symptoms associated with this condition. Sp...
What Are the Treatments for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

Inflammatory breast cancer, or IBC, is a type of breast cancer that is very different than what is typically thought of with the disease. There may not be a lump with IBC. Instead, there may be a w...
Facts on Anxiety Therapy

...er from generalized anxiety, there's no specific reason for your anxiety, but you still feel constant worry and general states of uneasiness. Panic disorder takes the fear one step further. If y...
What Are the Causes of Leiomyosarcoma?

...estines, blood vessels and the skin. No specific causes of leiomyosarcoma have been identified yet, but there are risk factors associated with the cancer.
3 Ways to Treat Bone Metastases

...erapy directs aggressive treatment at a specific part of your body. To treat the spread of cancer, the most commonly used local therapy is radiation, particularly external beam radiation. This t...
Common Cancer Treatments

...abnormal growth of cancerous cells in a specific region of the body, such as the lungs, breasts or liver. Though a cancer diagnosis can be emotionally overwhelming, there are a number of treatme...
4 Ways to Treat Adult ADD Naturally

...o come up with strategies for improving specific areas of their lives, such as being prompt or procrastinating less. Your therapist will work with you to set specific goals and then regularly ch...
Other Treatments for ADHD Without Medications

... professionals recommend medication and therapy as treatment for attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Medication helps to reduce the symptoms of ADHD, and therapy helps someone learn t...
Relief for Diabetic Foot Pain

...common diabetic complication. There are specific steps to relieve diabetic foot pain.
Side Effects of Radation for Breast Cancer

...st directs the beam of radiation at the specific body part that is affected by cancer. There are many common and not so common side effects of radiation therapy used to treat breast cancer.
Cancer Therapy Conferences

...rk with cancer treatments attend cancer therapy conferences to revitalize and get reacquainted with friends and acquaintances in the industry. Some conferences offer healthcare providers an oppo...
About Auricular Therapy

...you to quit smoking for good. Auricular therapy is approved by the FDA to treat nicotine dependence, and it may provide successful results in some individuals.
Alternative to Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer

...e of colon cancer since the 1990s. Chemotherapy is one treatment option, but other treatments including surgery, radiation and targeted therapies are also effective in treating colon cancer.
Alternative Procedures for Bulging Discs

...on of therapies will be better than one therapy alone.
How to Treat Bipolar Disease

...atigue and suicidal thoughts. There are specific steps to treat bipolar disease.
LED Light Therapy for Acne

...es, killing off the bacteria with light therapy can treat the acne.
3 Ways to Manage Apraxia

... Apraxia is often caused by damage to a specific part of the brain (usually the left cerebral hemisphere). Repetition is used in order to train other parts of the brain to perform the skills it ...

Burdock

Burdock is native to Europe and northern Asia. The root is used most often in herbal preparations. More research is n...
Bamboo

...ants. Bamboo cups were used in cupping therapy in ancient China. Today, the Chinese still use the cupping therap...
Arabinoxylan

... white blood cell counts caused by chemotherapy. It has also been used to support the immune system of those under...
Maca

Maca is a vegetable that has been cultivated as a root crop for at least 2,000 years. Traditionally, in addition to i...
PSK

...tment in Japan along with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Horsetail

Horsetail is a descendant of the giant fern-like plants that covered the earth 200 million years ago. There is not en...
Anise

Anise grows in the eastern Mediterranean region. It is one of the oldest known spice plants. It is used for cooking a...
Baikal skullcap

Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria barbata) is a perennial native to southern China and throughout Korea. In traditional Ch...
Cajeput oil

Cajeput (Melaleuca quinquenervia leucadendron, Melaleuca leucadendron) is a tree native to Australia. Cajeput oil is ...
Codonopsis

Codonopsis is a small perennial native to Asia, which is especially abundant in the Shanxi and Szechuan provinces of ...
Black mulberry

Mulberry is native to China and became naturalized and hybridized in Europe and America centuries ago. Its origins of...
Agaric

Agaric, or Amanita muscaria, is a basidiomycete mushroom. Fully grown, the cap is usually around 12cm wide (up to 30c...
Nux vomica

Nux vomica is the dried, ripe seed of Strychnos nux-vomica, L., a native tree of Burma, China, eastern India, Thailan...
Apple cider vinegar

There is little scientific study of the safety of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is prepared by pulve...
Sweet almond

The almond tree is native to western Asia and North Africa, but it is now grown in most temperate regions. The sweet ...
Propolis

Mulberry is native to China and became naturalized and hybridized in Europe and America centuries ago. Its origins of...
Hoxsey formula

...n the skin) preparations and supportive therapy. The tonic is individualized for cancer patients based on general ...
Red clover

Red clover is a legume, which contains "phytoestrogens" (plant-based chemicals that are similar to estrogens, and may...
Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)

Historically, Muira puama has been used mainly to prevent sexual disorders and as an aphrodisiac. It has also been ut...
Asafoetida

Asafoetida or asafetida (Ferula assafoetida) is a plant native to Iran (Middle East) that has a strong sulfurous smel...
White oak

Of the many species of oak found all over the world, the white oak (Quercus alba) is found primarily in North America...
Hops

The hop is a climbing plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. The cone-like, fruiting bodies of the plant are...
Malic acid

Malic acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid found in wines, sour apples, and other fruits. An acidulant is a substance...
Modified citrus pectin

...ost often used as an adjuvant to cancer therapy to prevent metastasis. Pectins, including MCP, have also been inve...
Blue cohosh

Blue cohosh has been used for hundreds of years primarily to help women, particularly in the area of childbirth. It w...
Wild yam

It has been hypothesized that wild yam possesses properties similar to dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and is converte...
Spleen extract

The spleen is a fist-sized organ located under the lower left side of the rib cage that removes worn-out red blood ce...
Lemon balm

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb with a lemon scent native to southern Europe. The plant has been used for...
Calamus

...he herb's main traditional uses include therapy for colic, dyspepsia, and flatulence. In Ayurveda there is major u...
Black cohosh

Black cohosh is a popular alternative for menopausal hormonal symptoms such as hot flashes, migraine headache, moo...
Jackfruit

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), which refers to both a species of tree and its fruit, is native to southwestern...
Cranberry

Cranberries come from small evergreen shrubs with tart, red, edible berries. The berries are used in sauces, jellies ...
Chondroitin sulfate

Chondroitin was first extracted and purified in the 1960s. Today it is manufactured from natural sources (like shark,...
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)

Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic ascomycete fungi. Cordyceps sinensis, the cordyceps species most widely used as a d...
Black tea

Black tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, a perennial evergreen shrub. Black tea has a long histo...
Blessed thistle

Blessed thistle leaves, stems, and flowers have traditionally been used in "bitter" tonic drinks and in other prepara...
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)

Like their close relative the carrot, parsnip roots are used for food. There is very little research available on med...
Agrimony

Agrimony was one of the most famous vulnerary herbs with anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. The tannin conten...
Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a chemoprotein commonly known for its contribution to the green pigmentation in plants, and is related...
Honey

Honey is a sweet, sticky fluid. Bees make honey from the nectar of flowers. It is generally considered safe. However...

Press O Therapy?
- Posted On April 22, 2009 07:05:47 AM
  ...hough, not sure if you're refering to a specific beauty spa? It's a generic treatment though available all over but I expect they all vary slightly. Read More
- Posted On April 22, 2009 02:51:29 AM
  Has anyone had this? It's a lymphatic drainage detoxifying treatment which involves having pads placed on your thighs and bum with tight esk trousers over the top. The matts move to stimulate and b... Read More
Yoga Therapy for EDs
- Posted On February 5, 2008 08:17:16 PM
  ... the effects of anorexia. An active, specifically targeted meditation practice will prove to be highly effective in managing eating disorders. General meditation practice will be beneficial, ... Read More
- Posted On August 21, 2008 09:44:13 PM
  ... 4. Are there certain types of yoga, or specific moves, that are more (or less) beneficial than others? This depends on the person. Yoga class is an opportunity to find balance in your life. If... Read More
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Posted On December 11, 2007 02:46:17 PM
  ...y have related to such attacks, such as specific fears related to bodily sensations, and to develop realistic responses to such beliefs. This treatment is very effective for those who experience... Read More
- Posted On February 9, 2008 07:41:39 AM
  .../Communities/Eating_Disorders/treatment_Therapy_7.asp:2vnnyhfs]Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders Treatment Overview [url=http://www.healthyplace.com/Communi... Read More
Has anyone else had enough of their councellor /therapist?!
- Posted On June 12, 2008 03:38:06 AM
  ...y to home now, so I have to go to a new therapist anyway. I just wondered if anyone else had gone through this?! I don't know if the resentment is towards Richard, or perhaps it is truly towards... Read More
- Posted On June 12, 2008 03:58:48 AM
  ...st came home from Uni I felt I NEEDED a therapist and got myself on the waiting list immediatley. Now I have the first appointment tomorrow and to be honest I can't be bothered to go. My old the... Read More
ED Treatment and Recovery Centers List (US & worldwide)
- Posted On November 24, 2007 04:36:54 PM
  ...Personal Relationships, Inc. Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Outpatient, Medical Evaluation, Coaching, Family Therapy, Phone Counseling 1310 Alford Avenue, Suite 201... Read More
- Posted On November 24, 2007 04:40:47 PM
  ...-5135 Services Provided include: -Group therapy -Individual Psychotherapy -Nutritional Counseling -Family therapy -Psychiatry Services -[url=http://www.emilyprogram.com/iop.... Read More
Treatment.
- Posted On April 8, 2008 07:23:07 PM
  ...sonal counseling, eating disorder group therapy, nutrition counseling at the gym, registered dietitians, etc. Clearly this is nothing compared to inpatient therapy, but if money is truly wha... Read More
- Posted On April 9, 2008 06:58:08 AM
  ... so it's hard to address your questions specifically, but here's what I've got: You can start by opening up your local phone book or Googling your zip code for counseling centers; even better... Read More
Post Traumatic Stress/ support needed?
- Posted On August 24, 2008 12:12:15 AM
  ... List (US & worldwide) topic for ED-specific ones. some are centers, some are therapists that treat ED. Read More
- Posted On August 23, 2008 09:09:56 PM
  I understand that many people post their life stories on here, so you don't have to read this...i am only looking for a little support/friendlyness. Thanks 4[color=#BF00FF:miaw697n] yrs ago i s... Read More
knee injured~help w/ ideas
- Posted On July 25, 2008 04:56:53 PM
  ...ucial as well and your PT will show you specific streches for your specific problem. For now, you can do alot of upper body workouts to keep your core strong! That will improve your overall p... Read More
- Posted On July 1, 2008 06:37:56 AM
  I have hurt my knee and want to know what I can do for a work out? Any ideas to get my heart rate up? Read More
what happens when you go to your doctor?
- Posted On June 16, 2008 08:49:25 AM
  ... diagnose you on the spot with anything specific, as eating disorders are varied and only the specialists are really qualified to diagnose. be aware that the nhs being as it is it may take a whi... Read More
- Posted On June 16, 2008 09:50:09 AM
  ... diagnose you on the spot with anything specific, as eating disorders are varied and only the specialists are really qualified to diagnose. be aware that the nhs being as it is it may take a whi... Read More
Injury
- Posted On March 23, 2007 01:59:18 PM
  ... month before I can even start physical therapy. Therefore, I have 0 for burning off calories through working out. I am eating about 1200 a day, which gets tough. I am getting married in 2 mo... Read More
- Posted On March 23, 2007 02:35:03 PM
  ...lories and be patient. If you have any specific questions, I'll do my best to answer them Read More
A gain this week...
Last week: 117.7lbs This week: 120.1lbs.
- Posted On April 8, 2009 08:34:34 AM
  ...uld it help to create an eating plan of specific foods that you will eat at certain times of the day? I wonder if you eat a little every few hours if you would be able manage a bit more f... Read More
- Posted On April 8, 2009 05:17:32 AM
  I peeked. Darling I mean this from my Heart, I'm worried about you. You are NOT eating enough calories, you're body will NOT let go of what your giving it because it is probably in starvation mod... Read More
Is there really noone interested in exchanging info about nutrition
...n adjacent lymphnode were removed, chemotherapy and short time localized radiation therapy applied. His last chemo was on Nov 17, 07. All scans were perfect until now. In the course of the past ...
- Posted On June 26, 2008 06:37:38 PM
  ...e doing so well. Have you followed any specific protocols to keep his nutrition healthy? My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Sh... Read More
- Posted On October 1, 2008 03:27:19 AM
  ...ddle there is a section that tells what specific foods can do for specific cancers. Another good book is Eating for Life. At 38 I had breast cancer, my husband had colon cancer at 35 and my bes... Read More
Smokers' Brain Centers Activate During Nicotine Craving
... for relapse who require more intensive therapy," Lerman said.
- Posted On January 19, 2008 07:11:56 AM
  Laura, You are amazing at the research you do.. Thanks Read More
- Posted On January 20, 2008 07:16:15 AM
  Thanks, Thor. I love doing the research. I've always been kind of a nerd. :o) Read More
Turbulent Tuesday
Hey girls! I am so glad Monday is over!!!! Did anyone watch the President's address last night? I missed it b/c Robbie and I were moving furniture.
- Posted On February 10, 2009 07:44:33 AM
  ...st years winner. He became a certified therapy dog and visited wounded soldiers and children's hospitals and RMH's. Here is a link on him.. The program is called Angel on a Leash. They ... Read More
- Posted On February 10, 2009 07:53:25 AM
  ...with mine, but they have to have a very specific temperment. No jumping and licking faces.....i just don't see mine restraining. Read More
29 Feb 08
Happy Leap Day everyone! It's been a while since I blogged on here... but I'm baaaaaack. :) I've got a 7-miler planned for tomorrow morning. The weather here has been beautiful. Anyone else...
- Posted On February 29, 2008 10:03:45 AM
  ...knee so taking meds & going to physical therapy starting Monday. It looks like pure walking for me for a few weeks but will do a lot of it daily. Read More
- Posted On February 29, 2008 08:59:38 PM
  ... morning. Are you training for anything specific? Read More
Has Anyone Else Heard This?
Chantix is believed to be working on helping people with alcoholism. Apparently, they need to do some more testing, but supposedly it's working. I wonder . . . Is it possible that it can help alco...
- Posted On January 22, 2008 06:32:38 PM
  ...ith group therapy, counseling and other specific programs Read More
- Posted On January 22, 2008 05:40:33 PM
  I heard that too, but don't know if there are any stats to support what I heard. Personally I am afraid to drink any alchohol because I would want to smoke. Read More
What Happens if You Slip?

...ot the best of you, then come up with a specific plan to fight the temptation next time. If you have been using nicotine replacement therapy, take time now to review the package instructions....
Rough time...
...o, I told him that I needed a couple of specific things- specifically regularly scheduled time to myself and encouragement on this weight loss journey. It started off fairly well, if only wit...
- Posted On February 15, 2009 08:08:36 AM
  Hang in there Sassy7799, and yes you need to do this for YOU and your children. I hope you are able to work things out for you, now matter what the change. We will all be here to listen if you nee... Read More
- Posted On February 15, 2009 10:15:19 AM
  I wish you good luck on your journey. I have been through divorce, found strength and myself in the process, but I did not have kids to consider. I hope you can find what you need to ma... Read More
So I think this is how it's gonna work....

...asking yourself, "why post responses to specific people publicly instead of private-mailing them a response?" Well, part of the greatness of group therapy is that we can learn from each other's ...
awkwardness running
so this is weird - when i run my left arm and shoulder go very tense - it's always done that. even when i'm performing (i'm a singer) my left shoulder and arm are tense. i've tried shaking it out ...
- Posted On April 17, 2008 09:36:57 AM
  ... tension and let me relax. The massage therapist also showed me some stretching exercises and self-massage that I can do, and it sounds as though this might be helpful both for your running and... Read More
- Posted On April 17, 2008 09:58:51 AM
  ...re but i've never had them focus on one specific area - next time i go, i'll do that. thanks Read More

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