Overeating is not always a problem, but for some people it is more than a habit and can become a serious issue. Compulsive overeating is also known as binge eating disorder. In this post I am going to cover the main risk factors, causes and symptoms of binge eating disorder. What is Binge Eating Disorder?…
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques and Benefits
If some of you read the ABOUT ME section of this blog, they know that more than 5 years ago now I had a very serious accident, which caused me to be hospitalized for 6 months. After years of physical rehabilitation, I regained my walking ability, though what I experienced wasn’t just physical difficulties but…
What You Should Know About Fibromyalgia: Symptoms List, Diagnosis And Treatment
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain that is often accompanied by fatigue, depression and sleep disturbance. It can take some time to confirm a fibromyalgia diagnosis, because the symptoms resemble those of other conditions, such as hypothyroidism. These conditions must first be ruled out, before diagnosing fibromyalgia. This blog post deals with…
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment?
If you have already read the ABOUT ME section on this blog, you know more than 5 years ago now I had a serious car accident. After years of physiotherapy I re-gained my walking ability, though sciatica and low back pain were still an issue. In 2003 I met an brilliant osteopath who would treat…
How To Cure Depression: Symptoms And Causes
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable! In this article I am going to be dealing with what depression symptoms and causes are, and how to cure depression. What is depression? …
How To Predict A Stroke: Early Warning Symptoms
Given that 90% of strokes is preventable, it is essential to recognize the warning signs and seek for immediate medical help, in order to limit the damage and save the life of the person affected. Continue reading to learn how to predict a stroke by identifying some of the most common early warning symptoms. …
What Is Vitamin D For And 14 Low Vitamin D Symptoms
Meeting vitamin D requirements is essential throughout our life. But what is vitamin D for and why is it so important to fix low vitamin D symptoms as soon as they show up? Does anyone remember the “cod liver oil torture” when we were children? Even though it was, by far, the most hated…
What Is Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss? Pros And Cons.
Lately a new form of weight loss strategy has been presented to us – the so-called intermittent fasting, also known as “on-off diet”, promising quick weight loss. So, what is intermittent fasting for weight loss and what are its pros and cons? I first heard of intermittent fasting from my brother-in-law who, following the…
Why Sleeping On The Left Side Is Better? 8 Health Benefits.
I remember I would fall asleep on the left side, when I was little. Oddly enough, my body still feels more comfortable sleeping on the left side, and there are at least 8 reasons why sleeping on the left side is better for your health. It looks like sleeping on your left side is…
Arthritis And Nutrition: 8 Best Foods To Eat And 8 Foods To Avoid
As with most disorders, nutrition plays a key role in case of arthritis. It is important to know what foods to avoid and what are the best foods to eat in order to prevent and battle the symptoms of arthritis. What is arthritis? Arthritis, in its several forms, affects about 3% of the…