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Genetic Disease Foundation Encourages Americans to Know Their Genes at KnowYourGenes.org in Observance of World Rare Disease Day

May 19, 2012 No comments

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 28, 2010

Genetic diseases affect an estimated 12 million Americans, yet according to a survey of 1,000 people conducted by the Genetic Disease Foundation(GDF), while two-thirds of those surveyed were willing to and saw the benefits of undergoing genetic testing, close to 80 percent had never talked to their physician about genetic screening ? an inconsistency that can have serious implications on a person?s overall health and the health of their immediate family members.

While it is public knowledge that disease risk can be reduced by living a healthy lifestyle, few are aware of the strong role that genetics and family history play in a person?s current and future health. In fact, almost every human trait and disease has a genetic component and there are more than 6,000 known genetic disorders, from widely recognized conditions like Down syndrome, spina bifida and sickle cell anemia, to lesser-known conditions like Tay-Sachs disease and Fabry disease. Approximately 10 percent of all adults and 30 percent of children in hospitals are admitted due to genetically-related problems.1

?Genetic disorders come in all shapes and sizes and are often undiagnosed or diagnosed too late due to lack of awareness around genetic testing and its benefits,? said Dr. Robert Desnick, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Medical Advisor to the Genetic Disease Foundation. ?While many genetic disorders are not fatal, some are, and many can significantly impact your quality of life. That is why it is so important that Americans take a more proactive role in getting to know and understand their genes, be it through education, genetic testing or by speaking with a genetic counselor.?

Genetic diseases are caused by abnormalities in a person?s DNA and can range from a small mutation in a single gene to the addition or subtraction of an entire chromosome or set of chromosomes. These abnormalities can disrupt the normal function of a vital system, such as the immune system or the nervous system, or prevent normal development of organs, bones or skin, significantly increasing a person?s chance of developing a particular disease.

It?s In Your Genes: Genetic Testing and Your Health

Genetic testing can reveal whether a person carries gene mutations associated with certain inherited diseases. The test involves analyzing blood, tissue or saliva for evidence of genetic abnormalities. Genetic tests typically fall into three categories: carrier screening to determine whether adults carry a gene mutation that could cause disease in their children, prenatal diagnostic to learn if a fetus is affected and predictive testing to discover the presence of gene mutations that may put a person at a higher risk for a particular disease, such as cancer or diabetes.

The purpose of genetic testing is to allow for early detection, which in turn can lead to early intervention to prevent the onset of symptoms or minimize disease severity. Genetic testing has helped thousands of individuals and families prevent or prepare for hereditary diseases and make informed decisions about their healthcare. However, because of the physical and emotional implications associated with a genetic disease diagnosis, many people prefer not to know that they may be at risk. The Genetic Disease Foundation found that 63 percent of those surveyed did not know if they or someone in their family had a genetic disorder. In addition, the survey revealed that preferring to not know about their risk for a genetic condition ranked among the top three reasons for not undergoing genetic testing.

?Determining your personal risk for genetic disorders, or that of your child, is one of the best and most responsible ways of managing your family?s health,? said Dr. Desnick. ?For that reason, it is essential that we educate ourselves about the long-term benefits of knowing your genetic makeup, and KnowYourGenes.org is a valuable and free resource from the Genetic Disease Foundation to help us do so.?

KnowYourGenes.org: A New Easy-to-Understand Resource on Genes and Genetic Testing

In observance of World Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2010, the Genetic Disease Foundation is launching KnowYourGenes.org ? a new easy-to-understand resource for people who are planning a family, have a family member or friend with a genetic disease or have a personal interest in undergoing genetic testing.

?KnowYourGenes.org was created to address the lack of easy-to-understand information out there about genetic testing and the role genes play in your health,? said Elisa Ross, President of the Genetic Disease Foundation. ?GDF is proud to bring this resource to all those who want to take a preventive and proactive approach to their health and the health of their family.?

In addition to providing helpful information on genetic diseases and testing, KnowYourGenes.org also includes a quiz to determine who should undergo genetic testing and where to find the nearest genetic testing location and personal genetic counselor.

For more information, visit http://www.KnowYourGenes.org.

About The Genetic Disease Foundation

The Genetic Disease Foundation (GDF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 1997 by patients and families affected by genetic disorders. The Foundation?s mission is to support research, education and the prevention of genetic diseases. The GDF supports: education programs to increase awareness about genetic diseases and the need for and availability of genetic testing; research to improve genetic testing and discover ways to treat, cure and ultimately prevent genetic disorders; and genetic counselors and health professionals with experience in medical genetics and counseling. The Genetic Disease Foundation is affiliated with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, whose faculty lead the country in clinical research to improve prenatal diagnosis, carrier screening, genetic counseling methods, and therapies for genetic diseases.

For more information on the Genetic Disease Foundation, visit http://www.GeneticDiseaseFoundation.org.

Reference:

1. Nussbaum, RL, McInnes RR, Willard HF. Thompson & Thompson’s Genetics in Medicine, 7th ed. 2007, WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA

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Barbara Walters’ Heart Problem Threatens Millions of Senior Citizens. Here is What Everybody Really Needs to Know

May 17, 2012 No comments

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2010

Severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) is quite frequent in western society. By the age of 80 we see it in at least 4% of the population. It is, without a question, a common disease of the elderly. The recent announcement that Ms. Barbara Walters needs aortic valve surgery has caused a surge of interest in this topic. We asked Dr. Giovanni B. Ciuffo, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery and specialist in Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital and School of medicine in New York City to give us a real update on the modern treatment of this deadly heart condition.

Most patients are diagnosed because of their symptoms of shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, fainting, progressive weakness and fatigue or because of an obvious and loud heart murmur detected by a doctor on physical exam. The current guidelines of the American College of Cardiology are crystal clear about what to do for these patients. Severe symptomatic aortic stenosis is a deadly disease and its only cure is an operation to replace the aortic valve. There is NO medical treatment for this disease. Without surgery three quarters of aortic stenosis patients will die within three years of symptom onset. The first graph shows very eloquently the striking difference in survival between medical and surgical treatment.

Further, there is a real urgency about undertaking an aortic valve replacement once symptoms are present. Several reports of sudden death within three months of onset of symptoms have been published. The second graph clearly shows how most patients have only one or two years to live after symptoms develop. About 25% of symptomatic patients with severe AS who do not undergo their needed valve surgery die a preventable death every year. In other words, each month that this life saving surgery is postponed or delayed carries a mortality risk of about 2%.

In spite of these very well-established statistical data, severe aortic valve stenosis continues to be a grossly ?neglected child? in our medical community. A good example is the all-too-common case of the little old lady who complains of worsening shortness of breath and ankle swelling. Her doctor prescribes some diuretics and she gets a little better. Two months later she shows up in the emergency room with worsening symptoms and more diuretics are given. An Echocardiogram is obtained at this time and it shows severe or moderate-to-severe AS (Aortic Valve Area of 1.1 cm2 or less). This elderly patient and her family are reassured that some more diuretic therapy will do the trick and that, after all, no one wants to rock the boat with a ?dangerous? open heart operation. Few more months go by and the family will call the office to let the good doctor know that Grandma has passed away and?well? to thank him for the wonderful care he provided.

There is a widespread and wrong perception that surgery would not be a good option in an elderly and otherwise functional patient. There are a great number of octogenarians that are as clear minded and functional as Ms. Walters. If we go back to the mortality rates we discussed, medical therapy is, by far, the most dangerous choice. It is also well known that the life expectancy of AS patients after a successful aortic valve replacement is the same as any healthy patient of the same age. At a recent seminar in New York City, a local internist asked a heart surgeon if he would change his mind about operating on an old lady with multiple medical problems (diabetes, hypertension, history of ?ministrokes?). His answer was: ?Let?s suppose this hypothetical lady with all her risk factors has mildly symptomatic colon CA (constipation) instead of severe AS?.Would you be willing to send her home with a few fleet enemas instead of a referral to a general surgeon to undergo a ?dangerous? colon resection? I don?t think so!?

Symptomatic severe AS, we might add, does kill you much faster than early colon CA. That goes to show you that there is a strong and wrong cultural bias in our society about treating this condition. Certain buzz words such as ?cancer? or ?aneurysm? usually get both doctors and patients up in arms right away, while life threatening heart conditions like severe aortic stenosis are grossly underestimated until it is too late.

What are the surgical options? A well-meaning relative will ask: ?Isn?t Grandma too old and frail to withstand open heart surgery?? The answer is: ?No. Grandma is too old and frail to withstand severe aortic valve stenosis. Here are the statistics on this condition!? New minimally invasive, ?low impact? techniques have dramatically changed the impact of this operation on the overall patient?s experience and on the speed of recovery. Most patients can leave the hospital two ? three days after surgery. A few pictures will illustrate this technique better than a thousand words. The surgical incision is about 2-3? in length and is carried out in between two ribs. There is no bone cutting involved and this is a great advantage for wound healing in patients with advanced osteoporosis, a condition present in most elderly patients, especially ladies.

The entire operation and all the necessary connections to the heart-lung machine are carried out through this tiny incision. As you can appreciate on the second surgical picture, the prosthetic valve in its light blue holder is ready to be tied to the heart and it is right at the center of the operative field. The same incision can be currently used for a variety of open heart operations. More details and surgical pictures about this revolutionary minimally invasive approach are available at http://www.bigappleheartsurgery.com

In female patients many of these operations can be performed through an incision hidden in the skin fold underneath the right breast with excellent cosmetic results. Once the aortic valve replacement is completed and prior to the wound closure, a local anesthetic solution is injected in the surgical wound. The end results is a patient who successfully solves his or her heart problem and resumes an active life style quickly and uneventfully instead of facing a crippling heart condition and a premature, definitely preventable death.

Dr. Ciuffo is a ?superspecialist? in minimally invasive and bloodless heart surgery. He teaches and practices cardiothoracic surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, NY. His techniques and patient stories are illustrated in the website http://www.bigappleheartsurgery.com

If you?d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Dr. Giovanni B. Ciuffo, please call (212) 659-6815 or email giovanni(dot)ciuffo(at)mountsinai(dot)org

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NSPC Doctor Provides Concussion Advice for Young Athletes: Know the Symptoms and Risks

May 13, 2012 No comments

Rockville Centre, NY (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Experts at The Long Island Concussion Center at Neurological Surgery, P.C. want parents, school sports officials, educators and young athletes to become more aware of the warning signs, and of what they should do if concussion symptoms are present.

Concussion in youth sports is a serious issue, as young athletes? brains are more susceptible to injuries. These injuries can become more serious as players suffer repeated incidents. Sports related concussions have generated a significant amount of attention, with numerous well-known school and professional athletes out of the game due to concussion.

There is increasing evidence that repeat concussions can have devastating results. News reports recently revealed that the late National Hockey League player Derek Boogaard had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C.T.E.), a disease that can present with symptoms very similar to Alzheimer?s disease. Boogaard, who suffered repeated head injuries, was only 28 at his death. While young athletes may not suffer this degree of head trauma, they may still experience debilitating concussions – even if the concussions are not obvious at first.

?Most spectators will notice the ?big hit,? but concussions can occur after minimal contact or with no head contact at all,? says neuropsychologist Gad Klein, Ph.D., who co-directs the Long Island Concussion Center with neurologist Joseph Moreira, M.D.?????Sideline assessment by athletic personnel is critical, since we often can?t rely on the athletes to provide accurate reports, as they are anxious to return to play.?

Dr. Klein cites some of the most common symptoms of concussion: headaches, cognitive difficulty, fatigue and mood change. While these symptoms usually resolve in a few days to one week with rest and treatment, returning to play before all symptoms disappear can lead to more concussions and longer recovery time from subsequent concussions. In children and adolescents, the possibility of severe injury, even death, is a rare but real concern if a player is concussed again before fully recovering.

Dr. Klein notes that these potential dangers should not discourage parents from enrolling their children in organized sports activities. ?Often a bump on the head is just that,? he says. ?It is the job of clinical specialists to clarify the potential dangers of concussions and the methods used to manage and treat them. Parents, athletic personnel and teachers should be taught how to recognize these injuries to ensure the safety of all children.?

Dr. Klein uses a range of tools including neuropsychological testing to assist in determining whether young athletes are ready to return to play and to evaluate their cognitive and academic abilities before and after returning to school. Among these assessment methods is the new ImPACT Concussion System, a computerized test developed at the University of Pittsburgh, which evaluates concussion victims? cognitive abilities. Both Dr. Klein and Dr. Moreira are ImPACT certified, and able to properly interpret ImPACT results and help athletics officials determine the safest post-concussion plan for each student.

The Long Island Concussion Center at Neurological Surgery P.C. is a multidisciplinary practice with specialists in the fields of neurology, neuropsychology, neurosurgery, pain management, and physical therapy. The mission of the Concussion Center is to provide comprehensive assessment and management of individuals with acute concussions or lingering post-concussive syndrome. Center experts provide medical and cognitive evaluations after mild brain injury, help patients understand the nature of their injury and what to expect as they recover, and manage lingering symptoms. Center staff can also work closely with each athlete?s primary care physician and assist in making decisions regarding the athlete?s ability to return to work or school, or participate in sports activities, following a concussion.

About Neurological Surgery, P.C.

Neurological Surgery, P.C. is one of the New York City area?s premier neurosurgical groups, offering patients the most advanced treatments of brain and spine disorders. These include minimally invasive procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife? and CyberKnife?), aneurysm coiling, neuro-endoscopy, spinal stimulators, carotid stents, interventional pain management, microdiscectomy, kyphoplasty, and X-STOP?. The practice?s physicians represent a range of surgical and nonsurgical specialties, combining compassionate care with highly specialized training. They are leaders in the region?s medical community, with appointments as chiefs of neurosurgery in some of Long Island?s best hospitals. NSPC offers eight convenient locations in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. For more information, call 1-800-775-7784 or visit http://www.NSPC.com.

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Cancer Be Glammed Contest Wants to Know if… ?Mom’s Got Glam??

May 02, 2012 No comments

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 26, 2012

Cancer Be Glammed is calling all moms and asking: Have you tossed out your old bandana? Burned your matronly mastectomy bra? Retired your ?chemo uniform?? Do you crave fashionable over frumpy? If you are a mom or know a mom who worked at adding a touch of style to her cancer recovery, then Cancer Be Glammed invites you to enter its Mother?s Day ?Mom?s Got Glam? Contest.

In honor of Mother?s Day, May 13, Cancer Be Glammed is celebrating and encouraging mothers to focus on the positive steps they took or are taking to maintain their self-esteem throughout their cancer treatment. Cancer Be Glammed wants moms to share their personal style solutions for the benefit of other women facing similar challenges. The best creative use of fashion and style will win a fabulous and fashionable Sterling Italian leather blue and white tie-dyed fringe bag with strap ($ 322 retail), by well-known designer Susan Farber of Susan Farber Collections, who will serve as a judge in the contest, along with Cancer Be Glammed CEO and Co-Founder, Lisa Lurie.

Moms are asked to describe in detail the style solution they turned to during treatment and recovery, and why it made them feel good. This can be either something they did or a favorite ?go-to? item they wore or carried. This might be adding a personal touch to ?glam up? an outfit such as a unique way to tie a headscarf. Or something they wore that?s functional yet fashionable, e.g., a lightweight and colorful pashmina instead of a sweater to cope with hot flashes from chemo.

The contest is now open and submissions and votes will be accepted until the newly extended deadline of midnight, Sunday, May 6. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 8. In addition to the top prize awarded by the judges, a ?People?s Pick? will be made by popular vote, with the winner receiving a Duet Tea Gift Set from Tea Forte. Moms wishing to submit their ideas can enter at http://www.CancerBeGlammed.com and are encouraged to get friends and family to vote for their entry. Anyone wishing to vote for their favorite submission, all of which will be posted on Cancer Be Glammed, will be able to do so once a day by visiting the site any time throughout the contest period.

?Mother?s Day is the perfect chance for us to celebrate moms and for women to share their own style tips that helped them maintain their self-esteem during cancer,? said Lurie. ?We can?t wait to hear all of the great ideas that made them look and feel a bit more ?glam? during treatment.?

Complete contest rules are available at CancerBeGlammed.com.

About Cancer Be Glammed

Cancer Be Glammed, LLC was founded by Lisa Lurie, a breast cancer survivor and Ellen Weiss Kander, who underwent chemotherapy for a rare blood disorder and has since retired from the company. They believe that cancer can be survived in comfort and style, and that wearing and using fashionable, comfortable and soothing products during treatment and recovery can have significant, positive impact on a woman’s mental and physical outlook. Their web site, CancerBeGlammed.com, is an online shopping resource, connecting women to stylish items from post-operative necessities, to fashion solutions, pampering products, unique gifts and more. Their free Style Guide, complete with Shopping Checklist, is downloadable on the site, and Give A Glam!, their charitable giveback, donates a portion of the profits to cancer support organizations. For more information visit http://www.cancerbeglammed.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CancerBeGlammed.

Do you Know What to do with a Teen in Crisis? Workshop to Address Teen Psychology

April 27, 2012 No comments

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 19, 2012

Do you know what to do with a teen in crisis? It?s evident from headlines and the bullying epidemic that a lot of teens are on the edge of crisis. Pomegranate Health Systems announces the workshop, Beyond being ?just a kid?: A cry for help. Mental and behavioral illness in teens, May 19th, 2012. The workshop is designed for junior and senior high school nurses, counselors, and administrators- principals, superintendents, but is also useful for therapists, psychologists, school board members and first responders.

There are four components to the workshop: 1) Identifying mental and behavioral illness: heart, soul, eyes and ears-beyond the basics. 2) Understanding how/where to refer adolescents in crisis: the treatment process. 3) Reducing legal and administrative risk: the ethics of care. 4) Managing mental and behavioral illness: family+ school+ community partnership. Registration begins at 8:30; the workshop begins at 9:00 am and ends at 2:30 pm. Contact hours/CEUs have been approved by Ohio Psychological Association (OPA), Ohio School Psychologists Association (OSPA), and the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT). The workshop fee is $ 75 and includes all-day beverage station, buffet lunch, conference materials & handouts. The workshop will be held in the Gallery 3 + Galaxy theatre at COSI, Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio. Registration for the workshop can be done by mail or online through http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3048731839. Registration for the event ends May 9th.

The need for a workshop on mental and behavioral illness in teens is critical as a NIMH survey reports that, ?About 20% of U.S. youth during their lifetime are affected by some type of mental disorder to an extent that they have difficulty functioning.? The October 2010 Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that ?11% (of teens) reported being severely impaired by a mood disorder-depression, or bi-polar disorder, 10% reported being severely impaired by a behavior disorder such as ADHD, or conduct disorder, and 8% reported being severely impaired by at least one type of anxiety disorder.? Government statistics on PTSD show that ?of those children and teens who have had a trauma, 3-15% of girls and 1-6% of boys develop PTSD? . In districts with no-tolerance policies toward even Midol, one wonders about the 1-in-25 teens age 12-17 who must take an anti-depressant or require ongoing treatment for mental or behavioral health concerns. Depression is a very real concern, which can lead to suicidal ideation. Bullying can lead to homicidal ideation. Research shows a greater emphasis on consequences for bullies rather than prevention in the first place.

Speakers for the workshop are:

Kris Brown, RN-BC, MS, Nursing Director at Pomegranate Health Systems, a 60 bed residential treatment facility with a 10 bed acute hospital for adolescents, where she manages the nursing staff. Brown has 22 years outpatient and inpatient psychiatric experience as an RN, manager and senior manager working with all age groups. Her MS is in mental health counseling.

Dr. Daniel Davis, PhD, ABPP, Sr. Forensic Psychologist, Netcare (and author of ?The Angry Child?). Dr. Davis has over 30 years experience as a psychologist in a variety of clinical and forensic settings, and served as Clinical Director Buckeye Ranch, Supervising Psychologist of the Timothy B. Moritz Forensic Unit of the Ohio Department of Mental Health, Clinical Director of the Central Ohio Cluster of Mental Health Serivces of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and founded and served as first Director of Concord Counseling Service. He is a Diplomate in Forensic Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology.

*Doug Holthus, Esq. Of Poling & Petrello Attorneys-at-Law. Holthus handles business planning, corporate compliance and general business litigation, professional liability litigation and governmental entity and civil rights litigation. He served as General Counsel for The Kokosing Group of Companies, with Reminger & Reminger, and is a Member of the Columbus Bar Association. He is a legal aide volunteer with Knox County Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Central Ohio Miracle League among other community service and professional activities.

*Lesley R. Puett, MSW, LISW-S, Assistant Director of Community-Based Programs, Starr Commonwealth, served as Supervisor of Ohio Families First Program at Starr Commonwealth, National Trainer for Parents as Teachers Program, Director of Parents as Teachers Program for Prevent Child Abuse Indiana and as Director of Nurturing Parenting Program. She holds training in Forensic Interviewing, Trauma Informed Counseling and Training in Sexually Reactive Youth Counseling, and is a member of the NASW. (Participation by companies or speakers does not constitute endorsement of any product or service presented here).

Each school, each school district and each county have significantly different policies, staffing, funding, groups, assemblies, approaches- or not- regarding mental and behavioral illness in adolescents. With funding cuts, even school nurse positions are on the table and many schools do not have the wherewithal to have school psychologists on staff. Many guidance counselors are concerned with getting a teen through to graduation, academic performance, and college entrance exams or career track concerns. School nurses deal with health and wellness issues like flu shots, immunizations, kids with asthma or diabetes, sexual health/wellness, obesity & diet, teen pregnancy or even ADHD. Administrators face school boards and demanding parents while balancing budget concerns, legal issues, and disciplinary actions. There are sports programs, music programs, busing, performance measures and more to deal with. Every day presents a new set of challenges.

When it comes to adolescent mental health, one district could be described as well-staffed with school psychologists, school nurses, counselors, counseling groups, health classes and a district-wide focus on social aggression- such as bullying and its consequences. Another district in Northeastern, Ohio has implemented SOS- Signs of Depression and Suicide, yet another county uses Teen Screen to screen for risk behavior, and several in other Ohio counties are piloting the Kognito webinar series designed to screen for mental and behavioral illness and reduce teen suicide, an initiative through OSPF-Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. Grants through ODMH have made these programs possible. Assistance is uneven, and many teens go untreated.

There is room for improvement and denial when it comes to more serious mental and behavioral health disorders in teens. A Central Ohio high school assistant principal said, ?The athletic department deals with this stuff-mostly substance abuse issues on an individual as-needed basis. Like if an athlete gets in trouble.? Another hospital and school volunteer (not far from Chardon) said, ?We don?t have those kinds of problems or kids here.? Another school counselor said, (exasperated), ?We?re working on testing and getting kids to stay in school or even graduate. There simply isn?t funding for these types of programs or staff. Yet the need is very real.’

How Do You Know If You Have Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms

October 24, 2011 No comments

Actress Juliette Lewis believed that ADHD was made of the disease. Only a doctor was part of the group Montel, and Mary Ann Block, refuting the idea that ADHD is a disease profitable. Not a single person to show their disagreement with the thesis Montel that ADHD is a myth.

There are many reasons why people question the validity of ADHD. We pointed out the daily life, many people are part of the exhibition of ADHD hyperactive are frantically trying to meet all the normal activities of daily living. They run from place to place, and sometimes forget to take a dinner or a failure the red light. Parents who accompany their children to a series of eight hour-long show more symptoms of manic hyperactivity.

Another reason to doubt expressed skepticism has never been a convincing explanation of the causes of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms. Recent article published by the magazine ADDitude said inheritance is the most likely cause of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms. The article went on to cite other possible reasons: difficulties during pregnancy, prenatal exposure to alcohol and tobacco, premature birth, low birth rate significantly, too high concentrations of lead, and after the birth of injury the head.

ADHD experts are nowhere near consensus on the causes of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms, possible reasons promulgated by the experts are as numerous as the number of ADHD symptoms. Most researchers believe that the ADHD brain lacks the activity of neurotransmitters. They can not agree, however, why the chemical composition varies between someone who has ADHD, and anyone who does not. Conclusion of a study of 2007 brain scan was succinct: “The evidence suggested here is simply an introduction Unfortunately, there is much variance in the data of ADHD, and it is difficult to know what to believe..”

Many questions remain unanswered. The genetic puzzle to prevent brain chemistry? What are the reasons for the different degrees of symptoms of ADHD? How a concussion influence the development of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms? What are the different forces of the state? Is there a genetic link to ADHD early detection of Alzheimer’s disease? ADHD is the generation of a bipolar disorder and depression? All these questions reinforce the view of skeptics of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms.

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Common Types of Diabetes that You Should Know

October 22, 2011 No comments

Sometimes the condition of diabetes may be confusing as well as frightening. It is very necessary to understand the type of diabetes so that one can deal this problem easily and properly so that a person may feel better, both physically and emotionally. It is very necessary for a diabetic person to take and treat this condition seriously even their condition is fine. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and it is characterized by difficulties with processing glucose. It results in an elevation in blood sugar as well as other related health problems. Basically there are three main types of diabetes – type1 diabetes, type2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Though symptoms and potential risks are very common but treatment plans for the various types of diabetes are very different.

Sometimes type 1 diabetes is also known as “insulin-dependent diabetes”. In this condition the immune system attacks the cells which are responsible for generating insulin. Insulin is a compound which is necessary for digesting glucose. Person suffering from type1 diabetes must take insulin accordingly after monitoring their level of blood glucose in order to treat properly the disease. To make patients healthier in general, some change in life style is also recommended. Almost 10-15% of diabetics suffer from this type of diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is related with the development of insulin resistance. In this condition the body suddenly requires more insulin to process glucose than it can produce. The main cause of this type of diabetes may be genetic and life style factors, being overweight etc can put a person at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This condition can be treated with the change in lifestyle and sometimes with the help of medication as well.

The third type of diabetes is related with the gestational diabetes which arises in pregnant mothers. Usually this condition is diagnosed quickly as the women remain in continuous observation by a doctor. Some women may develop gestational diabetes late in pregnancy also. Usually this form of diabetes disappears after the delivery of the baby. Women who suffer from gestational diabetes have 40 to 60 percent chances to develop type2 diabetes. You have to maintain a reasonable body weight and you have to remain physically active to prevent development of type2 diabetes.

It is very necessary for a diabetic person to keep their blood sugar under control. If level of blood glucose is controlled properly then it will minimize the risk of complications.

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Help yourself – Know about ways to stick to OCD Self Help

October 21, 2011 No comments

Those suffering from OCD are often found committing to OCD Self Help as the first step towards treatment. Realizing the fact that you are suffering from some kind of mental disturbances is an achievement in itself. Secondly, after realizing the fact, if you decide to head towards the step of treatment, consider half of the battle is won.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is one of the most critical types of mental illness prevalent in a large number of people today. At times people do not even realize that they are suffering from this disorder and continue with their routine work as usual. However, once it has been diagnosed that a person is suffering from OCD, it calls for immediate treatment . OCD Self Help is a self help treatment for the disorder that can be easily approached by people who are reluctant to go for counseling sessions. The self help applicant needs to have a strong will power and confidence to overcome the hurdles during the treatment. Following are some of the tips that can help you keep going strong during the treatment:

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Never miss on the medications

There are several allopath medicines that are used for relaxing the nerves of the mind. After a diagnostic analysis, the medical practitioners prescribe these medicines. You can also refer to your doctor and ask for such medicines after a proper diagnosis. These medicines can help you feel relaxed and calm whenever you get over excited or hyper tensed.

Pen down your memories

You will go through different phases of ups and lows as you start with OCD Self Help treatment. You should inculcate the habit of writing your everyday experiences in a diary or notepad as you start with the treatment. This would further help you to analyze your weak and strong points and it would be very easy for you to recall which methods or techniques used in the past have been most helpful for you.

Join the OCD Forums for support

You can easily join a local community OCD support group or local OCD Forums for societal support and acceptance. In case you are reluctant to join the Live OCD Forums, you can also join the online support groups like OcdTribe.com, socialphobiaworld.com, psychoforums.com and so on. These online support groups offer numerous interactive features like OCD Chat Rooms, Blogs writing, events, polls, games and so on. The live OCD Chat Rooms offered by most of the support sites are especially helpful for the members for connecting to other tribe members. They can also make new support friends through the chatting sessions.

Easy recovery might be difficult, but you must always put in all you efforts for best results. You must try not to give up and stay focused on the treatment.

Those suffering from OCD are often found committing to OCD Self Help as the first step towards treatment. It is a self help treatment for the disorder that can be easily approached by people who are reluctant to go for counseling sessions. This article explains some of the important tips that can help to stick to the treatment.

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Self-Help Groups Projects in Villages in India

The self-help groups, supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development, in Mewat India have helped many women to start their own business. (04:55)

How to Help Children with Low Self-Esteem

Find out what you can do as a parent in order to help your children improve their self-esteem. (00:51)

Sleep Self Help – Some Tips

Dr. Brazinsky explains What sleep self help tips she shares with her patients. (01:32)

Self Esteem Boosting The Fast Way

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How to extend OCD Help to family members?

Those suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD require constant OCD help and support from their family members and society to overcome the mental disorder. This article explains five steps for extending help to those suffering from the disorder.

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Ryanl

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Jun 29, 2011

Healing Retreat Draws Medical Doctors, Cancer Patients and Students From Across the Country

I recently led a meditation, transformation and healing retreat at EarthRise IONS Retreat Center in Sonoma County, Calif. The event drew people from across the country, including medical doctors, acupuncturists, cancer patients, counselors, students of integrative medicine, and those interested in learning more about meditation and healing.

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Isaac Eliazl

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The Value Of Physical Therapy Equipment

Years ago, when someone was injured and needed to go through physical therapy they would find themselves having to work one on one with someone that has been trained to be a physical therapist. Today, though the physical therapist does play a vital role in the rehabilitation process, the person will find that physical therapy equipment plays an even bigger role in how the rehabilitation process goes for those that are injured.

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Ariell

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Oct 20, 2011

The War on Headaches You Can Win!

Tick tock, tick tock, it feels as though a time bomb has been placed in your head and is about to explode. Desperately, you grab your head with your hands in a hopeful effort to relieve the pain, but to no avail.

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Christina Marinol

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Oct 19, 2011

Therapeutic Benefits of a Softub-the journey towards total relief

Therapeutic benefits of a Softub are numerous. Actually a Softub is the lightweight portable hot tub that is designed to afford comfortable room for about six adults. The Softubs are used to provide hydrotherapy to those whose muscles are tired and aching.

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Manidip Bandyopadhyayl

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Oct 19, 2011

What exactly is Office Massage

Ever wondered what exactly happens when you book a mobile massage therapist to visit your office? Here is an account from one of our clients in London of their whole experience. It might be helpful for you if you are wanting to book an office massage therapist but are not sure what to expect.

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Lily Lowe-Myersl

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Oct 19, 2011

Living with HIV and AIDS- How an HIV support Group can help you

Being diagnosed with HIV can be traumatic for many people. HIV AIDS support groups can help you to cope with your condition, emotionally as well as medically. They can act as HIV AIDS forums where you can discuss anything related to HIV and AIDS. You can also consider joining an online support group, but you should first check its credentials.

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Ryanl

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Sep 28, 2011

Addiction Support Groups Online: A Discussion

The importance of addiction forums and chat rooms or an addiction support group cannot be ignored in the modern world. These are instrumental in bringing back a person suffering from some form of addiction to normalcy. The forums help the individuals to collaboratively fight against their respective addiction problem.

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Ryanl

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Sep 15, 2011

5 Benefits of joining online OCD Support Groups and Forums

Those living with any form of mental disorder can only understand the feeling of loneliness and isolation they go through even amongst a crowd of loved ones and well-wishers. The sufferers should ideally access support groups that allows like-minded going from similar tough situations to discuss their problems in the open. This article explains the benefits of joining online OCD Support Groups

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Ryanl

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Aug 29, 2011

Dealing With Depression through Depression Support Groups

Depression can be a very hard state to deal with. Depressiontribe.com offers an online community of depression support groups where individuals can find belonging and a place to share what they are going through

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Ryanl

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Aug 22, 2011

How Depression Support Groups assist in battling depression

In order to deal with depression, treatment is vital. For this, you can either seek the assistance of Depression Forums or else Depression Support Groups. Alternately, you can also avail the services of a specialist or else counselor.

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Ryanl

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Jul 26, 2011

Some important details you need to know about obesity

October 17, 2011 No comments

Obesity is one of the most serious health concerns that people across the world are facing. In the UK, rates of obesity among men, women and children are increasing and unless immediate measures are taken, obesity will become one of the most significant causes of serious health complications. Generally, obesity is termed as a complicated medical condition that leads to accumulation of excessive fat in body. If not controlled in time, obesity can lead to a reduction in life expectancy and other serious health problems. Body mass index (BMI) is the only parameter to determine pre-obese and obese situations. If the BMI of a person is between 25-30kg/m², then a person can be called pre-obese in medical situations and it is referred to as obese if the BMI is more than 30kg/m².

The most common factor that causes obesity is the regular consumption of high calorie foods but lack of physical activities to burn the excessive amount. Gradually, this excessive energy is stored in the form of fat and consequently body weight is increased. If you are overweight but are not classified as obese, then you are not yet at risk of the same health problems caused by obesity. There are numerous instances that, despite being overweight, a person is living healthily. On the other hand, being obese means you are at the risk of facing several physical complications.

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Irregular and unhealthy dieting habits are considered to be the most important factors that cause obesity. Other factors like hormonal disorders, stress, depression and over-dependence on medication may also cause obesity. It has been found that aging also leads to obesity through the decay of muscles. Additionally, hereditary problems also result in obesity and it requires proper medical diagnosis to determine this factor. Obesity caused by genetic problems needs different types of medical treatment, compared to the other forms.

Obesity can lead to serious and long-term physical ailments if proper medical attention is not provided. Some of the most common problems caused by obesity are breathlessness, troubled sleep and back pain. In addition to this, dieses like diabetes (only Type 2), high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and nervous disorder are also common among obese people. Obesity can prove to be troublesome for pregnant women during delivery as the situation is quite risky for both mother and child.

If you have to keep obesity under control, the best thing you can do is to follow a carefully prepared diet and exercise regularly, for at least 30 minutes. Try to stay away from high calorie foods as much as possible and it is equally important to discipline your lifestyle. If you drink alcohol to excess or you take anti-depressant pills very frequently then try to reduce such habits as much as possible. These processes may take some time for you to notice the changes. So if you are seeking a more immediate solution, then taking slimming pills is a good option. Though there are different types of available on the market, Xenical is the only medication available on prescription. If you take Xenical according to a doctor’s prescription, you can reduce 5% – 10% of your body weight within a short period of time.

Webmaster associated with online clinic “HealthExpress” this site provides various information on Xenical helps people in curing Obesity, resources are available on site HealthExpress.co.uk.

The 4 Menopause Information Facts You Need to Know!

October 15, 2011 No comments

Menopause is the permanent termination of menstruation and fertility. This stage begins when a woman has her last period. Menopause can be defined by 12 consecutive period-free months. At this stage, ovaries no longer produce eggs as hormone production stops, and common changes become noticeable – including vaginal dryness and loss of sex drive.

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life. The menopausal process occurs in four stages: pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause.

Pre-menopause refers to a woman’s fertile life, which ranges from her first menstrual period to her last menstrual period. However, the term is often misused to describe the years immediately before menopause (perimenopause) and also to describe premature menopause.

Perimenopause encompasses the years preceding menopause. It describes the length of time when your periods are becoming lighter or heavier. When discussing menopause, most women refer to perimenopause because its during this stage that the hormone levels change and levels of estrogen decline. As ovarian production decreases, the follicle stimulating hormone (or FSH) increases, triggering symptoms like hot flashes, headaches, memory problems, acne, and mood swings.

Perimenopause typically takes place between 45- and 60-years-of-age and can span a 2- to 10-year period of time. Early signs of perimenopause usually occur in a woman’s mid-40s. Women who experience early menopause typically follow their mother’s pattern.

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4 Menopause Information Facts

Menopause Information Fact # 1 – Do all women experience menopause in the same way? No. Menopause experiences are different among individual women, and also among women in different cultures, and in different parts of the world. Research has shown that women’s experience of menopause can be related to many things including: genetics, diet, lifestyle, and social and cultural attitudes toward older women.

Menopause Information Fact # 2 – Diet and exercise are pertinent during menopause, as inactivity can heighten the risk of weight gain, heart disease, and osteoporosis. The female hormone, estrogen, protects your heart and bones. When it drops rapidly, you will need to consciously work to compensate for its loss by adopting a healthy diet, an active lifestyle complimented with physical exercise, and by consulting your doctor concerning hormone replacement therapy.

Menopause Information Fact # 3 – To lessen menopausal sickness and lower cholesterol levels, menopausal women should consume foods that are high in plant estrogens. Ideal sources are soy products, lima beans, celery, nuts, seeds, fennel, parsley, and flaxseed oil.

In addition, adding vitamins C, D or E, herbal supplements, low-fat and high-fiber foods such as fruits, green vegetables and whole grains, will help energize your body and ease hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia and uncomfortable bloating. Lastly, lean protein such as chicken and fish can help you to lose weight. Eating five small meals instead of three large ones per day is recommended to keep your blood sugar and metabolism levels even throughout the day.

Menopause Information Fact # 4 – Because of the nature of early or premature menopause, a woman will experience another level of emotional

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