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Overcoming Social Phobia
The article generally defines one of the most common types of phobia, the social phobia. It covers some of the best ways on how to overcome and deal with this type of condition. The article also talks about the importance of support from family and friends, the necessity of seeking the help of a therapist, and the significance of commitment to improve such phobic condition. Read
By: malo | 19/11/2007 | Health
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Eat Healthy and be Free From Anxiety
Studies have shown that having a healthy diet may reduce signs and symptoms of anxiety. One can relieve tension and manage stress better by what a person do and don't eat. This article focuses on changing the diet plans of a person so he or she can live anxiety-free. Read
By: malo | 18/11/2007 | Health
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Going Gaga Over Gad
All children experience anxiety.One such anxiety disorder very common among them is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).GAD is defined as chronic, excessive worry and fear that seems to have no real cause. This article focuses on symptoms, medications and support for children with GAD. Read
By: malo | 18/11/2007 | Health
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The Games Memories Play
Human memory, despite being among the most indispensable aspects of a person's personality and perception, is a fragile thing. Up until recently, people had no understanding of the biological workings of memory. While South Korean researchers are slowly discovering how memory works, they have yet to understand how or why the mind creates false memories. Read
By: malo | 14/11/2007 | Health
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An Analysis of Trauma
Over the past few decades, the concept of what is and is not traumatizing has been overhauled and altered. The definition has expanded from the original roots and a better understanding of what does and does not constitute a traumatic experience is now broader and more defined than before. Read
By: malo | 12/11/2007 | Health
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Why the Key to Impotence May All be in your Head
Stress is one of the common causes of psychological impotence, usually stemming from work , family, financial problems or exhaustion. It is important for patients with this condition to undergo counseling to help them overcome psychological impotence. Read
By: malo | 08/11/2007 | Health
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Pouring Hot Sauce on your Wound: How Capsaicin is Changing Pain Relief
Capsaicin, a phytochemical in chili peppers, is currently being studied by scientists who believe that it may revolutionize the way we treat the pain felt by patients after having major surgery such as hip and knee replacement, largely because of its numbing and non-narcotic effect on the body. Read
By: malo | 08/11/2007 | Health
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The Allure and Dangers of Smoking
The article deals with the allure or attraction that surrounds the deadly habit of smoking. This allure was formed, in a large measure, by advertising campaigns such as Philip Morris' Marlboro Man.The article also discusses the health problems and eventual death of two male models who played the role of “Marlboro Man.” Briefly, the article also dissects how nicotine found in cigarrettes affect the brain of the smoker, producing stimulation and feelings of relaxation. Read
By: malo | 05/11/2007 | Quit Smoking
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Hot Chili Peppers to Tame Surgical Pain
Although anesthesia has been very helpful in keeping a patient asleep, immobile and out of pain during complicated surgeries, once the patient wakes up, it cannot do anything to curb the pain caused by cutting into the body. Scientists are now experimenting how a chemical from chili pepper can tame the pain of surgery. Read
By: malo | 02/11/2007 | Health
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Life After the Internet
This article is about carpal tunnel syndrome.With the recent boom in technology, people have been computer dependent.Almost all work that needs to be done is on the computer.This article discusses the main causes of carpal tunnel syndrome.It includes work, trauma, physical conditions and idiopathic or unknown reasons. People are too swayed by the comfort of just staying in front of the computer for everything that they take for granted this will bring to their hands. Read
By: malo | 01/11/2007 | Health