The adrenal gland, located above the kidneys, is part of the endocrine system and is responsible for hormone production. The two triangular shaped adrenal glands are affected in a condition known as Addison’s disease. Each of the adrenal glands is divided into an outer adrenal cortex and an inner adrenal medulla.
Read MoreThere are three major neurotransmitters in the brain (Serotonin, Dopamine and Norepinephrine) which must be in the correct balance and constructive tension to affect and allow a positive, stable self-image and optimistic mood.
Read MorePlease note that this article is still a work in progress. I still need to do a lot more research on it, and the drug companies are just now making the data available. I didn’t have access to my computer or books for almost a month and I’m still catching up with unpacking, paying bills,…
Read MoreLots of people hit this site wanting to know how to stop taking their crazy meds. That’s understandable. There are many good reasons to stop taking the meds. There are also many bad reasons to stop taking them. I’ll try to help you sort out the good from the bad reasons. But if you do…
Read MoreHeart disease is one of the biggest killers of both men and women in our society. It is very important to take care of it. One fear that many people over the age of 60 have is that their heart disease will put a damper on their sex life. There are ways to effectively control…
Read MoreIt took me years to finally admit that coffee made me anxious. The real problem lied in the fact that I had an anxiety disorder already, and the coffee was making it worse. Coffee gets a lot of criticism because of the caffeine you ingest in a single cup.
Read MoreRealizing the need of stress management, many experts have been continuously conducting studies in order to give people who suffer from it as many options as possible.
Read MoreIt is important to manage Parkinson’s so that the individual can be made comfortable. There is no cure for the disease and it won’t go away so you must manage the disease in order to be made comfortable. Those with Parkinson’s must learn how to successfully manage and live with the disease because they have…
Read MoreThere are many questions to be answered when you have been diagnosed with an illness there is no cure for, and progressively will worsen over time. When patients are first diagnosed they experience disbelief, anger, fear and depression.
Read MoreOCD is a common problem that is not easily treated. However it has been shown that significant improvement can be seen with CBT. This can be achieved by using a CBT based self-help book or through more intensive therapist support. Not one method will work for everyone.
Read MoreObsessive compulsive disorder or OCD starts from adolescence onwards. OCD is feeling of strong obsessions and compulsions which result in intense discomfort and affects daily functioning. Obsessions are thoughts which are persistent and recurrent.
Read More“Generalized Anxiety Disorders” affect 1 out of every 10 people. Ever wish you were in one of those TV commercials for a Jamaican vacation? You’re sitting on a sunny beach with calm, turquoise blue water and sparkling white sand in front of you. Everyone’s all kicked back, relaxing in the carefree environment.
Read MoreA caregiver is a person who attends to the needs of a dependent child or adult. The care that this person provides can come in many forms: assisting in activities of daily living, keeping track of medications, providing companionship, or helping to manage finances.
Read MoreAlthough erectile dysfunction usually has a physical cause, thirty percent of impotence cases are of chemical or psychological origins. The cause may be as simple as an adverse reaction to medication. In spite of the long-standing belief that erectile dysfunction is “all in your mind,” only ten to twenty percent of impotence causes are psychological.
Read MoreSexual dysfunction and difficulty maintaining an erection require a doctor’s diagnosis before treatment can begin. Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction is a complex procedure: root causes may include inadequate testosterone levels, medical conditions, psychological factors or a lowered interest in intercourse. Both the cause and the nature of the sexual dysfunction must be identified. Discussing erectile…
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