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Vitiligo and Stigma

Vitiligo, the skin condition in which the skin loses pigment or melanocytes cells that give color to skin is not life threatening or painful. Despite being harmless and non- contagious, it becomes an emotional burden to people that caught this condition especially in countries where people have darken skin tone. To add to their miseries, these people are stigmatized as ignorant and illiterate people equate their skin condition with other diseases such as leprosy. If some young woman catches this skin condition in societies with darker skin tone, she herself becomes a stigma for her family. Even people have to migrate to some other places to avoid the stigmatization of the sufferer. Clinically, Vitiligo is an acquired skin disorder in which the sufferer gets white macules or spots. If seen under a microscope, the people with Vitiligo show a total absence of pigment producing cells. Image Source: content.time.com No scientific evidence is present about the known causes of Vitiligo and s

Listen to Your Children

Sometimes, communicating with our youngster is difficult, especially when they are now teenagers. There are some activities that they do every day, such as in school, hanging out with friends; sometimes it’s so late at night before we see them. It is important that communication between children and parent are always practice at house or home. Be sure to make a day that the family is together, there is always a time for talking and listening about the things they do every day. Half of our life spends in school when we are a student right? So I think our children too. And parent also has other priorities such as going to work and office. But even those activities are we doing every day, it is important that there is a strong communications between parent and children. Always listen to what your children are talking about when they are spoken. Their feelings, opinions and views should always discuss. There are some children grow up with depression because for some reason when they are

Restless Leg Syndrome: Signs and Treatments

Sure, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) may sound like a funny name for a health condition, but the condition can be quite serious. Restless legs syndrome is a recognized neurological sleep disorder, and those who suffer from the disorder are plagued with irritated insomnia, which in turn can disrupt overall lifestyle and well-being. If you are curious as to whether or not your twitchy legs might be indicative of this relatively common (it affects about one in every ten people) disturbance, then this article is for you. Here are the signs and treatments of restless leg syndrome: Sign and symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) It seems that symptoms of this condition are most prevalent at night, and when you are trying to sleep. If you find that odd sensations in your legs, such as itching, pricking, burning, tingling, twitching, and the desire to constantly shift positions, is making it hard for you to rest, then you might suffer from restless legs syndrome. RLS symptoms may subside if yo

Right Natural Remedies Information

Some people are afraid of taking medicines or doing surgical method. Most people are interested more in finding natural remedies to get better. All of us experienced different pains such as toothache, headache, muscle pain, etc. There are a lot of ways to find the natural remedies such as reading magazines, browsing information from the net, or watching television. The best way to search natural remedies for me is to join some forum. There are active users who shared listed natural remedies for people to use. Read on what people say about natural remedies; find some people who talk about the positive and negative effect before you apply it to yourself. Tips If you have headache and you try to look it on the web or search engines, such as google, yahoo or bing. The best keyword for me I think is natural remedies for headache or natural remedies for migraine. Be specific on what you are looking for. Alternative Another way to search the best natural remedies is to talk with some friends

7 Healthy Ways To Deal With Stress In Recovery

Recovering from addiction is a very transformative time in your life. As you become accustomed to a new and healthy lifestyle, you will face thoughts and emotions that you may have spent years numbing with drugs and alcohol. Although the changes you are making to your lifestyle while in recovery are ultimately incredibly positive, you will no doubt face stress and unease during this time as well. Here are seven ways to help deal with stress during recovery. 1. Meditate Meditation is an incredible tool for those in recovery because it allows you to become intensely aware of your thoughts and it trains your brain to recognize unhealthy thoughts as they arise and subsequently dismiss them. Meditation has also been shown to alleviate depression and anxiety. 2. Join a twelve step group Twelve step groups are an integral part of many people’s recovery for a number of reasons, one of which is that interacting with other recovering addicts offers a chance to share experiences and put problems

How Ketogenic Diets Help Control Epilepsy

Approximately 1% of children in the United States have epilepsy, a condition characterized by repeated seizures. Although in most cases seizures can be controlled with medication, some children are unresponsive to medical intervention of this sort. With few other treatment options available, some neurologists are turning to an old medical practice—dietary manipulation. While more commonly associated with a popular approach to weight loss, therapeutic ketogenic diets (those stimulating ketone production in the body) have also long been recognized as a method for controlling seizures in children with difficult-to-control epilepsy . First developed in the early 1900s, ketogenic diets were the standard treatment modality until antiseizure medications became widely available. Ketogenic diets are intended to mimic starvation through dietary manipulation so that brain cells rely heavily on ketones instead of other energy-yielding substrates, such as glucose, for a source of energy. To deplete

How To Get Up And Go This Autumn

It happens to us all what with the darker days and the chillier temperatures however, staying indoors and eating lots of warm grub isn't always the best remedy to enjoy the months of autumn. In fact, the more we want to hibernate the stronger the desire to stay put takes hold and although we often need to get out for work or to go shopping the longer we can keep out of the house then the better it will be for energy, happiness and general levels of well-being. Below are just a selection of tips to keep you happy and active this autumn and even if you're not feeling up for doing anything too strenuous then turning off the TV when you're indoors is always a great place to start on your road to get up and go. Weekly routine If you can make a few tweaks to your weekly routine to introduce some stretches or different things to do then all the better. Waking up a little earlier or visiting a museum, gallery or library every Wednesday after work are great habits to have and just b

Kim Kardashian's Baby Weight Loss

Kim Kardashian gave birth to her daughter a couple of months ago. The reality star gained about 50 pounds during her pregnancy. She said that she is determined to get rid of them. Kardashian has already lost 43 pounds and believes that she can lose the rest shortly. Other mothers who have given birth may want to follow Kardashian’s example as they try to lose weight. Tips for Losing Weight after Pregnancy The average woman gains between 20 to 40 pounds during pregnancy. Most women are eager to get back to their pre-pregnancy weights. Here are some tips that you may benefit from. Avoid Dieting Most women try dieting to help them lose the weight they gained during pregnancy. However, that may ironically ruin their weight loss efforts. Kardashian said that the Atkins diet has helped her, but she seems to be in the minority. Melinda Johnson, a registered dietitian, said that most women lose weight more easily when they eat when they are hungry and try following a healthy diet. Make

OxyElite Recalled

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Food and Drug Administration Sunday announced the recall of a dietary supplement called OxyElite Pro, marketed as a weight loss aid, due to multiple reports of liver damage and one death. The action follows two FDA warnings to the Dallas-based manufacturer of the supplements, USPlabs LLC. The first, in October, stated that the supplements are considered adulterated because they contain a substance called aegeline, which “lacks a history of use or other evidence of safety.” The agency called for the company to immediately cease distribution of the products. “We took this step to ensure that adulterated and harmful products do not reach the American public,” said Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine Michael R. Taylor in the news release. “We will continue to work with our state, industry and regulatory partners to prevent such products from reaching the public.” Last week, FDA notified the company of a link between the supplements and cases of live

Wedding Preparation: Is It Stressful?

Every women and men are dreaming of extravagance wedding. This is a big day for every couple who love each other very much. But before the big day comes, of course groom and bride has different tasks to do. In order to complete the wedding celebration, there are many task and responsibilities that they will comply. Sometimes preparation for this wedding celebration can be a stressful one because you will plan it one by one, from venue, visitors, food to eat or who will be the best man and brides made to your wedding. In order to avoid stress, I think proper preparation is important. For me to plan a wedding celebration twelve months before the wedding is good. If you prepare a wedding near the date that you pick, you will run out of time of picking venue, food, wedding dress etc. It is important that the time is long enough for you to prepare for your big event. These are some of the task that I think you should take down in order to do the celebration: 1. Establish a wedding Budget. 2

Technique For Removal of Acoustic Neuromas Tumors

New technology has made it possible to remove acoustic neuromas tumors with minimally invasive techniques. Acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannoma) are benign or non-cancerous tumors growing on the nerve connecting the ear to the brain. The tumor presses against this nerve which is responsible for hearing and balance. There are several new and older technologies that allow patients to receive treatment and be discharged in as little as 48 hours. The most common procedures and approaches include: Endoscopic endonasal approach, endoscopic approach, translabyrinthine approach and gamma knife. Each approach will be discussed in brief. Endoscopic Endonasal Approach The Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA) removes tumors and lesions by entering the nasal passages. The approach involves a team of neurosurgeons, ophthalmic surgeons, otolaryngologists and spine surgeons to successfully complete the surgery. This minimally invasive technique uses the endoscope to illuminate the tumor and leading

Allergies and Asthma: Must Know Facts

Comedian Robin Williams once said that “spring is nature’s way of saying Let’s Party!” However, if you or someone in your family suffers from seasonal allergies, it could seem like the only chance you get to socialize with others is in the waiting area at your family physician’s office. Instead of the usual small talk and other banter you hear at normal social events, you are bound to hear a healthy amount of “Gesundheit”s and “bless you”s, or maybe even a “salud” or two. And even if your doctor prescribes medicine to eliminate your symptoms, it still doesn't eliminate the fact that your home could be filled with allergens. Drying Out Seasonal Allergens Removing mold from your home will go a long way towards reducing allergy symptoms. Although it’s not always possible to remove allergens from your home, mold is easier to avoid than most would think. Because of the moisture in your bathroom from people taking showers or baths and the fact that a toilet filled with water is in the ro

Sensitive Teeth - Causes and Remedies

If your child is unusually reticent about brushing and is not showing keenness to take anything hot or cold, then it is time for you to take him to the dentist for a closer examination of their teeth. Many children may be unable to express the feeling of sensitive teeth clearly and as a young mother, you need to watch the eating habits of your kids to understand whether they have any dental related issue. So what is the condition of sensitive teeth? First of all, this is not a condition that affects only children. Many grownups face this condition at different stages in their life. It is not necessary however that everybody should come across this problem either. Essentially, the condition is caused due to any hot, cold food or drink and even air hitting the exposed dentine of your teeth. This is that part which is well protected by enamel but over time and sometimes even when you are a kid, this part becomes exposed due to using an abrasive toothpaste and due to faulty brushing habits