Category Archives: Mental Health

Ketamine – Dangerous Drug or Promising Cure?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by orens

Ketamine, the drug known as special K, has long been a favorite on the club scene. Originally developed as a battlefield anesthetic during the Vietnam War it found greater use as a veterinary tranquilizer the 1980s. In the 1990s however, … Continue reading →

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The Turn Signal Is There for a Reason

Posted on September 15, 2011 by KristenM

When it comes to driving, everyone is a critic and everyone thinks they’re the best driver in the world. I’m no exception to this. But considering I’ve never received a ticket, never even been pulled over, and never been in … Continue reading →

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THE WONDERS OF POMEGRANATE

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Nancy

With the fear of experiencing the unknown side effects of medicinal pills produced by pharmaceutical companies, it is not surprising why people have turned to natural remedies in addressing their health issues.  A fruit which has grown abundantly in Iran … Continue reading →

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EFFECTS OF WATCHING TELEVISION ON CHILDREN

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Nancy

While television has brought great entertainment value to all of us and may have even at one time educated our kids, we should always remember that watching television should be monitored and modulated.  If our kids become too glued to … Continue reading →

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Knowing your migraine triggers

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Nancy

There is no hard and fast rule on what triggers a migraine attack since the person suffering from it is the only one who knows how it came about.  A migraine trigger for one does not necessarily mean that it … Continue reading →

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Internet Counseling

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Sarah

The internet has it all! Even licensed therapists to engage in counseling sessions with you if need be. Asktheinternettherapist.com has audiovisual and text chats available for anyone looking for someone to talk to about mental health issues. Although there is … Continue reading →

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Cyberchondria–It’s real and on the rise

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Sarah

John Markoff of the New York Times, wrote a really great article in November of ’08 profiling Microsoft’s study of Cyberchondria. Cyberchondria is a term that was coined around 2000 that refers to the jumping to conclusions of one’s health … Continue reading →

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Online Diagnosis is Convenient, But Not Always Credible

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Sarah

I had a friend of mine recently joke with me about how after she lost her health insurance; she had to resort to Googling her symptoms when she had a problem. But apparently she isn’t the only patient seeking the … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Therapy: A Cure for Your Anxiety Disorders

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Sarah

It may be surprising to know that mild anxiety might in fact be helpful to you to keep you focused and alert during circumstances which need your high attention. But a lot of times these mild anxieties grow into troublesome … Continue reading →

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