Approximately 20% of people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder also suffer from substance dependence. Unfortunately, recovering from a substance dependence is more difficult for people who also suffer from anxiety disorders. If you have both an anxiety disorder and substance dependence and find yourself struggling with addiction recovery, you should not feel defeated; there are very real scientific reasons why your journey to recovery might be more difficult than for others.
27 January 2015
Wham! It can come out of nowhere, perhaps as you sit at a stop sign or gently apply the brakes. Another driver, unable to come to a stop, has rear-ended you. Some vehicle accidents that involve being hit from behind can be very traumatic, but in a large number, the most serious injury to driver and passengers is whiplash. What is whiplash? Whiplash is an injury of the neck that's normally incurred in rear-end car accidents.
21 January 2015
Asthma is a very dangerous condition; during attacks, the lungs can close up almost completely so that a person cannot easily breathe. While it's rare, it is possible for a person to die from an asthma attack. Even if not fatal, such attacks can be harmful as the body needs a steady supply of fresh oxygen or cells begin to die off. If you or someone in your family suffers from asthma, you need to ensure they are following their doctor's orders to the letter, but consider some additional and natural ways to keep this condition under control.
21 January 2015
Immunizations protect your child from a host of illnesses that can be serious and even life-threatening, but it's hard to explain the necessity to a child facing a syringe. A little preparation ahead of time can help make a doctor's visit that includes vaccines easier on everyone involved. Even for a very young child, there are a few ways to make the visit easier on the child, and on the parent too.
19 January 2015
When your mother or father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you may feel simultaneously devastated and relieved. You feel relieved to understand what is happening to your parent, and why their memory and personality appear to be so altered and problematic. But, on the other hand, you understand that Alzheimer's is degenerative and has no known cure, and that the diagnosis is just the beginning of a potentially long and difficult journey for you and your family.
15 January 2015
When you have a family member who is older, you may find yourself worried about their welfare when they live at home. This concern is especially important if your loved one lives alone. You can do something about their care by watching for signs that your aging loved one needs additional help in the home. In knowing certain signs that they need more care, you can help determine when home health care is right for your parent, grandparent, or other important person in your life.
13 January 2015
After surgery, sometimes it's necessary to leave a surgical wound open for proper healing. This can be frightening for many people. The open wound may be small or fairly large, depending on the type of surgery you've had. There are a few things you should know about wound care at home, as well as nutrition, to promote healing. Tissue Growth If you can get past feeling frightened of your open wound, it's actually very fascinating to watch your body work it's magic.
9 January 2015
Having an infant in the home can be magical. However, if that child becomes ill it can be very stressful for the parents. Young babies cannot have medication for colds and pain like older children can, and do not have nearly as strong of immune systems. This is why it is dangerous for young babies to get things like the flu or even a simple cold. Here are a couple things you should do with the infant to help them be comfortable and heal faster.
9 January 2015
If you suffer from chronic back pain, you probably reach for a bottle of pain pills—prescription or otherwise—more than you would like. Although medication might seem like the only way to fight your pain and make it through the day, there are other ways to find relief. If you would like to reduce the amount of medicine that you take, or if you are looking for a treatment option that you can use along with your regular medicine regimen, then try these tips.
8 January 2015
You've diagnosed yourself with a carbuncle after looking up your symptoms online. Do you really need to go to a medical clinic for treatment? Actually, you should. You may need antibiotics to heal this painful infection, and getting proper medical care can prevent further problems. How Did You Get a Carbuncle? You have developed a group of hair follicle infections, which are also known as boils. The cluster of boils is called a carbuncle.
7 January 2015