Vitamins are natural nutrients which are essential for the body even though they are needed only in very small amounts. The word “vitamin” was firstly used in 1911 by a Polish chemist and is a combination of two words: vital, which means life, and amine, which is a chemical group incorrectly believed to occur in… Continue reading
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Perfect figure and good health – how to achieve it?
The common believe is that losing weight means a weakened organism and hence, many medical problems. It is not true. You can lose weight gradually and still remain healthy. But you should know that if you want to control your weight in certain limits, you have to make some changes in your lifestyle. Here are… Continue reading
Exceptive usage of alcohol and its effects on human health
Alcohol is not bad if it is consumed within certain limits. We all have some occasional drinks, but excess amounts of alcohol may result is many serious problems. Alcohol has many effects on the human body. One of these effects is the extra kilograms it can bring, as it is very caloric. Also, alcohol is… Continue reading
Symptoms of bipolar disorder
What Are the Symptoms? The primary symptoms of bipolar disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The illness has two (BI) strongly contrasting phases (polar). 1) bipolar mania or hypo-mania • excessive talk; racing thoughts • inflated self-esteem • unusual energy; less need for sleep • impulsiveness, a reckless pursuit of gratification (shopping sprees, impetuous… Continue reading
Salt – healthy or unhealthy?!
We all know that excess consummation of salt is not healthy. But we don’t know how much salt we eat with the food. Most of the salt in our diet comes from processed and package food, as well as fast food. Canned soups and frozen meant, for example, may contain sodium that exceed the recommended… Continue reading
The new common mental illness: depression and it types and symptoms
How Do I Get Help for Depression? Most people have felt sad or depressed at times. Feeling depressed can be a normal reaction to loss, life’s struggles, or an injured self-esteem. But when feelings of intense sadness — including feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless — last for days to weeks and keep you from functioning… Continue reading
The curses of the millennium: Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, and how they damage your health
How Does Stress Affect Health? Controlling stress is important to our health. Unrelenting stress can turn to distress. Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional adjustment or response. Stress is a normal part of life. Many events that happen to you and around you — and many… Continue reading
Addicted to the sex
The term “sexual addiction” is used to describe the behavior of a person who has an unusually intense sex drive or an obsession with sex. Sex and the thought of sex tend to dominate the sex addict’s thinking, making it difficult to work or engage in healthy personal relationships. Sex addicts engage in distorted thinking,… Continue reading