Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives his/her environment as unsafe and with no easy way out. These situations may include open spaces, public transportation, shopping centers, or simply being outside home. Let’s try now to understand what agoraphobia feels like, its symptoms, causes and treatment….
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Binge Eating Disorder: Risk Factors, Causes And Symptoms
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? …
8 Interesting And Surprising Health Facts About Coffee Everyone Should Know
59% of Americans drink a cup of coffee a day. Coffee is an actual rite to enjoy on one’s own or to share with others. We love its taste and unique aroma, yet there are some interesting and surprising health facts about coffee only few people know about. This beverage is part of our…