Diabetes Mellitus, specifically, type 2 diabetes is at the cross-roads of 21st century globalization and health. Currently, 246 million people are estimated to have diabetes, and this number is projected to increase to over 380 million worldwide in the next 20 years . An additional 200 million people are likely to have impaired glucose tolerance, [...]
Allergic reactions can be very serious or even fatal and it can occur almost instantly leaving little reaction time. Allergic reactions occur when a persons who are sensitive to an allergen experience uncomfortable symptoms. Common allergens that trigger symptoms are dogs, cats, bee stings, dust, dust mites, trees, weeds, molds, and foods, such as nuts, [...]
Aromatherapy involves the use of oils distilled from plants for therapeutic purposes. It has a long history of use in ancient Egypt, China, and India. The distillation method used to extract essential oils was invented by an Arab physician in the 10th century A.D. Modern aromatherapy in the West began with a French chemist, Rene [...]
Many anxiety sufferers are learning the proper cognitive tools to overcome their anxiety. It isn’t easy. It takes commitment. Learning to relax with anxiety takes daily practice and commitment. Here are some relaxation tips to get you started:
Acceptance – Whatever we resist will persist. Try not to see yourself as fighting [...]
Many people, when feeling overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, turn to doctor-prescribed medicines or herbal remedies for relief.
Although these things can be helpful, people should not discount other, less conventional methods of reducing anxiety, such as meditation. Meditation is a foreign concept to a lot of people, and many believe that it is [...]
