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7Dec, 2016
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Treatments and Drugs for Hot Flashes

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Treatments and Drugs for Hot Flashes The most effective treatment for hot flashes is estrogen, but taking this hormone can increase your risk of developing other health problems. Medications such as antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs also may help reduce hot flashes. Discuss the pros and cons of various treatments with your doctor. If hot flashes don’t interfere with your life, you may not need treatment. For most women, hot flashes fade gradually within a few years. Hormone therapy Estrogen and progesterone are the hormones used to reduce hot flashes. Women […]
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4Dec, 2016
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How Exercise Can Reduce Pain

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Exercise Exercise is vital to our physical and emotional health. Exercise can improve quality of life, decrease pain, improve muscle tone and posture, increase strength and stamina, and improve circulation and respiration. Exercise has been shown to reduce blood fat levels by changing large blood fat globules into smaller ones that move easily through the bloodstream and are less likely to clog arteries. Exercise is also good for the mind. It invigorates and energizes to help relieve tension and anxiety. Types of Exercise There are several different types of exercise […]
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3Dec, 2016
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Chronic Pain and Travel

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Chronic Pain and Travel For people with chronic pain, the thought of travel can be clouded with worry about the effect that changes in routine and environment will have on their ability to manage pain. The truth is that with a little pre-planning, chronic pain can be managed well when far from home. Here are some simple tips for remaining comfortable on your journey. Tip #1 – A good start can set the tone for the whole trip. One way to avoid the stress and fatigue that can make chronic […]
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2Dec, 2016
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ADHD Symptoms in Everyday Life

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ADHD Symptoms in Everyday Life Adult ADHD has three core symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — any or all of which may impact a person’s daily life with their various symptoms and complaints. Many may miss out on years of successful treatment by not connecting the “dots” of symptoms and diagnosis. Learning to recognize what ADHD symptoms may look like in everyday life may help thousands get the treatment needed to live a more satisfying life. Adult ADHD Diagnosis Having one or several symptoms of adult ADHD does not mean […]
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1Dec, 2016
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Hidden Depression: 6 Concealed Signs

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Hidden Depression: 6 Concealed Signs Many people struggle through life with hidden depression, hiding their depression from others and even from themselves. While help is readily available, many keep their depression concealed, masking their symptoms and putting on a “happy face” or always responding with “I’m fine” when asked how they are. Reasons for Hiding Your Depression There can be so many individual reasons for hiding personal depression; however, one reason may be that they do not want to admit or acknowledge the severity of their depression. Other reasons may […]
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30Nov, 2016
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Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

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Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Many people understand right away when they hear you have ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as the hyperactivity and impulsive components are easily recognized and accepted as part of ADHD. Having ADD however is less likely to be understood – when you take away the hyperactivity or impulsive behaviors what do you have left? Adult ADD Primary Symptom With adult ADD the primary symptom is a persistent pattern of inattention that interferes with normal daily life functioning. With ADD the components of hyperactivity or […]
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7Nov, 2016
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Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) TMDs are usually transient and self-limiting; therefore, there is no need for complicated and irreversible procedures. The main objectives in TMD treatment are pain reduction or elimination and resumption of normal mandibular activity. By addressing the physical disorder and perpetuating factors through a structured and time limited program, these goals could be simply met. The five basic general principles of TMD managements include a) patient education and self-care b) cognitive-behavioral interventions c) pharmacologic management d) physical therapy e) surgery. A) Patient Education And Self-Care The primary objective […]
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2Nov, 2016
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Empty Nest Depression

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Empty Nest Depression For thousands of parents, the end of summer also brings the arrival of “the empty nest syndrome,” when one or more children leave home for college. Middle age brings many life changes one of which is having to discover living a new lifestyle – an “empty nest” one. A parent may experience sadness, grief, loss, and loneliness when the children leave home; for many, these negative feelings may linger on, developing into depression. Treatment for Empty Nest Depression It is normal to feel sadness, grief and loss […]
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28Oct, 2016
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Supporting Someone in Pain

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Supporting Someone in Pain It can be difficult to care for someone with chronic pain. You can feel helpless having done all you can for your loved one and still seeing them suffer. Living with a Loved One with Chronic Pain It can be difficult to care for a person experiencing chronic pain. You can feel helpless having done all you can for your loved one and still seeing them suffer. This can lead to exhaustion and occasionally even resentment on the part of the caretaker. Burnout is very common […]
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27Oct, 2016
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Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions as it affects more than 5 million people in the United States. Most people feel the symptoms of fibromyalgia when they are middle aged. Typically, fibromyalgia affects more women than men. Like most pain conditions, many people experience the pain long before it is diagnosed. Routine lab tests do not detect the widespread pain of fibromyalgia. As a result, treating this pain has become a challenge for patients and their caregivers. Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person […]
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