Do You Understand SAD?

Written by Charlie on January 5, 2008
SAD Roundabouts a year ago, I wrote a post on seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As we are right smack in the middle of winter again, I thought it would be good to take a deeper look into what SAD is all about. After all, not understanding something may very well be akin to digging your own hole. Knowing what SAD is all about can help you deal with it in a more effective manner. Here are some facts about SAD: -Symptoms become apparent when the days get shorter and the nights longer. -Melatonin and serotonin ...
Categories: Depression

Cases of Twitching Eyes and Vision

Written by Charlie on July 8, 2007
People who would normally spend most of their time in front of computers and not getting enough sleep to recharge their body are bound to reach a point where their 20/20 vision may get affected. Growing eye bags and twitching muscles behind the human eye are indicators of abused use of the sense of sight, also warning beforehand a person that he should also learn to rest his eyes from time to time.
Eye Examination
While people cannot help such need to embark on body abuses relating to work and pressure stemming from their duties, ...
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Are there Medical Cures for Insomnia?

Written by Charlie on April 22, 2007
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that has been rampant for people who have had a hard time reverting back to the normal body clocks. Insomnia has so far altered the body clock, resulting into problems that people who report for work on a regular 8 to 5 shift due to absences and tardiness.
Sleep Disorder Insomnia
While there are people who seek medical attention, it all boils down on how the person would be determined in finding out how to regulate their sleeping habits once more. There will always be Valium to help people sleep at preferred ...
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How to Avoid Acne and Pimples

Written by Charlie on March 18, 2007
Acne and Pimples
Anyone in the world today would be prone to acne formation usually in their face owing to the fact that the skin moisture plays a pivotal role in their sudden formation. Pollution around the world today are another factor, hence the need for proper hygiene of the body like occasionally washing of the face is a necessity in this time and age. Pimples can also occur depending on the hereditary traits that a person would have. Some would simply pop up at any moment and this is something that has become typical for ...
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Headaches Should Not Be Taken For Granted

Written by Charlie on February 26, 2007
Aneurysm
Headaches are only normal for people to encounter. This especially holds true when people are put under a lot of pressure, stressed out and lack the necessary hours of sleep to recharge their body and mind. Abuse of the body’s health is only normal as this is something that most people would usually do when they are always on the go or have to perform the duties necessary for them to uphold their career and lifestyle. But while an aspirin may relieve some people of headaches, recurring instances should not be taken lightly. Headaches ...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Written by Charlie on January 20, 2007
We are almost at the tail end of winter and yet perhaps this is the period wherein more people are susceptible to certain diseases and disorders.  You have probably observed or even experienced seasonal affective disorder at least once in your life but you just didn’t know that there was a tag to it.  Yes, there is such a thing as depression brought about by the changes in the seasons. The rationale behind seasonal affective disorder is that the lack of sunlight brings about a case of winter blues.  Seasonal affective disorder varies in degree.  Some suffer from ...
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Categories: Depression

Insomnia. Why Suffer In Silence?

Written by Charlie on December 27, 2006

It is commonplace for several people to suffer at least an occasional night of almost non-existent sleep. The causes of insomnia differ from person to person. What made a student insomniac varies from what caused a shift worker or a traveler or an employee to acquire such sleeping disorder.

Insomnia, which is the inability to sleep satisfactorily or to have any sleep at all, is one of the most common sleep disorders. It is characterized by restlessness, sleep interruptions, decreased sleeping time than the usual, or sometimes complete wakefulness.

Aside from the annoyance that insomnia can cause to its sufferers, ...

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Welcome to the Health Blog!

Written by Charlie on November 30, 2006