Today I received an e-mail from Anita, 42-year-old journalist. “I got divorced two years ago — a surprise for my 40th birthday. And unfortunately, another surprise, when I found out that my husband traded me for a top model. At first, he was hiding it from me, but after we finally got divorced, it turned out that […]
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A Radical Shift to Better Pain Relief By Dr. Peter Abaci I want to propose a radical shift to how we approach treating chronic pain. In very basic terms, I suggest that we redirect treatment toward remodeling the brain as opposed to just focusing our attentions and therapies on painful body parts like the back
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Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, A Few Facts By Stephanie Dawson Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, is a rare inherited disorder also known as Quincke’s disease. Its caused by low levels of C1 inhibitor, an important protein. The hallmark symptoms include swelling, restricted breathing, abdominal cramping, and swelling of the intestines. Medical events often trigger symptoms after
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By Stephanie Dawson (Mamasteph) In the last article we covered most of the symptoms, today I want to talk about diagnosis. I had sudden onset of symptoms, I was driving down the interstate and my face and hands went numb, tears were coming out of my eyes, when I stopped the car my legs wouldn’t
Depression and Exercise Major depressive disorder and other forms of depression are the most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the world. About 20% of Americans will experience an episode of depression of 6-12 months during their lifetime. Researchers have found positive effects of exercise in increasing positive affect. Physical activity has been proposed as a protective
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The Influence of Thoughts in DepressionBy: Andres CarvajalEdited By: Stephanie Dawson The way we think can help make us sick or healthy. This is the fundamental idea of the cognitive models of depression. Fortunately the solutions lies there, its proven that the way we think can modify our mental and physical health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapies(CBT)
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