Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas, and its major function in the body is to control the level of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. (more…)
Medications. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs are antidepressants that decrease the obsessive and compulsive behaviors. (more…)
Being preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose, such as acne, scarring, facial lines, marks, pale skin, thinning hair, excessive body hair, large nose, or crooked nose. (more…)
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious illness when a person is preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose. (more…)
Patients who have mental illness, and exhibit delusional or paranoid behavior, may also be poor candidates for surgery. Surgery may be appropriate in these cases if it is determined that the patient’s goals for surgery are not related to the psychosis. (more…)
With a positive body image, a woman has a real perception of her size and shape and feels comfortable and proud about her body. With a negative body image, a woman has a distorted perception of her shape and size, compares her body to others, and feels shame, awkwardness, and anxiety about her body. (more…)
Practice good health habits. Get as much rest as you can. Rest or sleep while your baby sleeps. Exercise and eat nutritious diet, too, emphasizing grains, fruits and vegetables… Make time for yourself. If you feel like the world is coming down around you, take some time for yourself. Get dressed, leave the house and visit a friend or run an errand. Or schedule some time alone with your partner… (more…)
Neurosis which is commonly known as anxiety disorder or a person suffering from psychological illness. (more…)
The image of these once lowly beans has changed and has now earned the prestigious title, King of beans. It is also known as the miracle bean, the meat of the fields, the Cow of China, and the marvelous China.
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After childbirth, your body goes through a number of physical changes that may lead to depression. Immediately after you give birth, your hormone levels fluctuate. For example, the levels of estrogen and progesterone which greatly increase during pregnancy, just as smaller hormonal changes, can lead to mood swings and tension before your menstrual period. (more…)
