Archive for October, 2007

Even your choice of a toddler bath towel can help the planet

Tess October 16th, 2007

Home is considered to be a safe place, away from the madding crowds and the vagaries of the chaos and turmoil outside. But these days, with the infiltration of many products into our houses, it may not be exactly correct to state that our homes are perfectly safe and healthy.

Some of the greatest harms that you could bring upon yourself can occur right inside the ‘so called’ safe environment of your house.

Is surgical treatment of obesity a viable option?

Tess October 15th, 2007

Physical beauty has been excessively glorified by the society. Though obesity is by no means a preferred health condition to be in, the fact that society discriminates people who are not slim leads to psychological conditions like low self esteem, depression and eating disorders.

Cotton-filled organic crib mattress

Tess October 13th, 2007

A crib and a crib mattress form an integral part of the shopping before the arrival of a baby. It is a necessary part of doing up the nursery. Special care must be given to the kind of crib mattress that you choose for your baby.

Mattresses made of synthetic materials are detrimental to a baby’s growth and an organic crib mattress can provide a healthy environment for good development of your baby.

The correlation between depression treatments and weight loss

Tess October 12th, 2007

Conventional medications are known for their side effects, which may range from mild to intense. These side effects can even get dangerous, if not controlled in time. There is a typical correlation between depression treatment and weight loss that needs to be viewed in the right perspective.

It has been seen that some antidepressants have appetite depressant properties. Whereas these antidepressants are approved for treating depression, their use as weight loss solutions is not recommended.

Strong willpower is better than medical treatment for obesity

Tess October 11th, 2007

The best natural weight loss solutions are will power and behavioral changes. If you can keep away from hydrogenated oils, processed and junk foods, red meat and cow’s milk you will probably loose a lot of weight. In addition if you change to an herbal weight loss diet that includes herbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, garlic, sprouts, broccoli and adequate levels of water, it will ensure proper satiation and vitality while ensuring weight loss.

Treat depression with exercise

Tess October 10th, 2007

The benefits of exercise cannot be denied. Regular exercise can be a panacea for many conditions that do not seem to be otherwise linked with exercise. Exercise reduces stress, promotes self confidence and helps in getting a sound sleep. It enables the body to use oxygen effectively and therefore, strengthens the heart and lowers blood pressure. Some other physical benefits include healthy cholesterol levels, improved muscle tone and better weight management and increased energy levels.

SSRIs for treating depression - Why they are not recommended in some cases

Tess October 9th, 2007

Antidepressants are the most common type of drugs that are used in treating depression. Since insomnia is one of the most common symptoms of depression, these drugs are often used to elevate depressive moods and induce sleep.

Among the various kinds of antidepressants, SSRI’s are among the latest that are now being used extensively for treating insomnia. Despite their rampant use, the efficacy of antidepressants like SSRIs to treat insomnia is not supported by clinical studies. Using SSRI’s to treat insomnia has also not been approved by the FDA.

Hooded towel patterns make a lot of difference to the towel

Tess October 8th, 2007

Opting for a good hooded toddler bath towel is a sound proposition. It protects your toddler from exposure to the outside temperature when he gets out from the water in a bath. Children loose heat very quickly and the risk of catching a cold is so much greater. A hooded towel can protect your child from the head down to the legs. It also helps the body regain heat quickly.

Weight loss and herbal wrap - myth or reality?

Tess October 6th, 2007

One of the weight loss solutions that have caught the fancy of the public in a big way is that of herbal weight loss wraps. The concept works when you wrap bandages smeared with pastes prepared with herbal extracts, collagens and amino acids on your body. These herbal pastes, amino acids and collagens work together to help in weight reduction.

Is there a homeopathic medicine for trigeminal neuralgia?

Tess October 5th, 2007

Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is the pain caused by a compression of the trigeminal nerve, the largest of the twelve nerves in the cranium. The trigeminal nerve is primarily responsible for sensation in the face and one of its three branches is responsible for the movement of the jaw as well.

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