Hashimoto’s or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is a specific type of autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack and destroy the thyroid gland. This can lead to serious complications because the thyroid gland is responsible for setting the rate of your metabolism. Or in other words, the thyroid gland sets the rate at which your […]
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious mental disorder in which the person is preoccupied with some type of flaw that they perceive themselves to have. This flaw can either be minor or imaginary and often involves the skin, hair or nose. Individuals who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder may turn to cosmetic surgery in
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Have you ever noticed that most of the time you eat in response to an emotional trigger? When we are happy, sad, celebrating, depressed, angry, frustrated or scared we often reach for a candy bar or another type of comfort food. This is called emotional eating. And, unfortunately, it is also a type of eating
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Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS as it is more commonly known, is a condition that affects millions of women every month. With more than 150 reported symptoms getting a correct diagnosis can sometimes be a challenge. This challenge is further exacerbated by the fact that there is no known cause and no specific diagnostic test. The
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Conditions associated with cerebral palsy Types of cerebral palsy Causes of cerebral palsy Cerebral Palsy Symptoms Exams and Tests Treatment Can cerebral palsy be prevented? Extend your support Cerebral Palsy The term motor impairment denotes difficulty with movements governed by the central nervous system. The most prominent cause of such impairment is cerebral palsy. One
Allergic reactions are more common occurences than you might otherwise believe because allergic reactions can encompass anything from a sty in the eye to life-threatening anaphyllactic shock. An allergic reaction is the body\’s way of responding to a perceived \”invader\” or foreign substances called antigens. These protein antigens will trigger the immune system. In the
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The Parenting Aspergers Resource Guide ANNOUNCING: The Parenting Aspergers Resource Guide – Your Practical Toolkit For Raising A Happy And Successful Child With Aspergers 1. The Parenting Aspergers Resource Guide is a simple guide which gives you the parent the simple yet highly effective tips, strategies and techniques to help you cope with and manage
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Retinal Detachment Different types of retinal detachment Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms Treatment of Retinal Detachment Success Rate Retinal Detachment Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina gets detached from its fundamental layer of support tissue. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue lining at the back
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Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes and body fluids caused by an accumulation of a cellular waste production called bilirubin. In many cases, yellowness in the white part of the eyes is more evident than in the skin. It is caused by an increase in the amount of
Women should begin doing self breast exams beginning in their 20s. Performing these breast examinations at home becomes a habit that may one day save her life. Women should know how their breasts normally look, feel and react and should report any new changes to their primary care physician or gynecologist as soon as they
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