Is Autism A State Of Mind

February 27, 2008

Autism is a psychiatric disorder that becomes apparent during a child’s first two years of life. An affected child will have difficulty communicating with others, be introverted and have limited interests. Autism affects three times as many boys as girls, it’s cause is unknown, although some believe it to be hereditary. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are over half a million people in the USA who are suffering from autism. Early diagnosis and therapy can greatly improve the child’s communication and language skills, however there is no known cure for the disorder…Read on

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Mental Health Conditions Affect All Ages

February 25, 2008

Mental health conditions are common in all nations of the world. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, about 26 percent of Americans aged over 18 years are diagnosed with a mental disorder every year. This equates to almost 60 million people. The NIMH has also found that about 6 percent of those, have been diagnosed with a serious mental condition, many of which may suffer from two or more mental conditions. Mental illness, has been found to be a major cause of disability amongst people, aged between 15 and 44 years in the US and Canada…Read on

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What About Alternative Medicine

February 15, 2008

The term, alternative medicine, covers a wide range of potions, tonics and practices that claim to benefit the user by successfully dealing with a vast range of aches, pains and ailments. Practices can include acupuncture, chiropractic services or breathing techniques, and tonics may include herbal preparations derived from natural herbs plants or trees. Natural oils and balms are also derived from the coconut palm or the olive tree, amongst others. A controlled diet, regular exercise and normal sleeping habits are also necessary elements of alternative medicine…Read on.

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Common Acne Herbal Medications

February 13, 2008

Acne is the most common form of skin disease and affects about 85 percent of the adolescent population, with the condition persisting into adulthood in about 20 percent of the reported cases. Acne is not contagious nor is it life threatening, however some 20 percent of infected individuals will be permanently disfigured by persistent acne outbreaks.

Any teenager affected by acne has only one desire, and that is to get rid of it. Unfortunately, the successful treatment of acne is quite elusive, as the cause of the condition is uncertain…
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