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What Bipolar Mania Is
Posted by Ken P Doyle in Medicine on March 7, 2009
Your friends introduced you to a new member in your theater actors guild. She easily caught everybodys attention with her energy and extraordinary cheeriness. That nights practice has ended and everybody was raring to get home. However, your new found friend surprisingly invited you to go the disco. You declined but gave her your home number instead. You awoke to a call and heard her sobbing on the phone. She was ranting about how miserable her life is and how she just wants to end her life right there and then! Nobody would want to be in this shocking situation but what you just read is a reality of a brain disorder called bipolar mania or manic-depressive illness.
Bipolar Mania and What Its About
This bipolar mania is a biological disorder characterized by manic and depressive episodes. A person suffering from bipolar disorder displays symptoms of extreme exhilaration at one instant then severe depression the next, as described above. Particularly, the manic signs and symptoms involve amplified energy, disturbing behavior, poor judgment, nervousness, and a reduced need for sleep. On the other hand, the depressive state is known by feelings of hopelessness, intense grief, and a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities among others. The fact that is most frightening about bipolar mania is that an individual may resort to suicide if untreated.
Statistics have shown that bipolar mania is affecting a significant number of individuals in the United States alone. Its a staggering 5.7 million of the total population. Should you or anyone of the people you know have bipolar, you need to get ready with all the vital information especially on how you can be of best help to them.
Treatment
Though bipolar mania is a long term challenge, the condition can be treated through a combination of approaches. The first is through the medical method. Mood stabilizers are the medications available for this condition. The more common one is Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid) while others are prescribed with anticonvulsant medicines such as valproate (Depakote) or carbamazepine (Tegretol). On top of this, individuals with bipolar mania also see mental health professionals for cognitive or behavioral psychotherapy. Psychosocial approaches to bipolar mania are deemed important to recovery as it involves psychoeducation, family therapy and interpersonal therapy.
The Bipolar Support Groups
Then again, if the medical and psychological approach is not used in conjunction with the other methods then it will not be successful. It is an invaluable resource for an individual with bipolar mania to join bipolar support groups. Various discussions about the disorder are made in depth in these bipolar support groups, making them very educational. Sharing of true-to-life experiences is also done apart from the information and this makes the group relate well to each other.
Bipolar support groups offer a hospitable environment to bipolar sufferers so that they wont have to feel alone and alienated from the rest of the world. They also offer the opportunity to openly speak about their pains and hardships and at the same time gaining acceptance from others. The bipolar support group can brainstorm about local resources and acquiring government aid together.
Bipolar Mania Prognosis
Its important that a person with bipolar mania can or can not cope with the disorder. The real question though is whether they get into a bipolar support group which will see them through the process. This is the real determinant which has treatment value. Individuals with bipolar mania are on their way to a fully-functioning life with the right kind of help from the right kind of people.
Summer fun and safety
Posted by Jeff Cline in Health on March 3, 2009
In the summer months the parks and lakes can be filled with families and friends. We love the summer so much that we plan a year in advance for all the family gatherings and outings.
One of the things you need to consider when out in the summer heat is dehydration. The emergency rooms see many people each day in the summer that have become dehydrated. We need a lot more water when we are hot, so drink up!
When we are involved in many activities outside in the summer we sweat more and we need more water to regulate our body temperature. Therefore we need to keep our bodies well hydrated through out the day.
Another safety hazard in the summer is heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is even known to claim some lives in the summer months. When it is possible during the hottest parts of the days we should keep our activities to a minimum.
You can be so involved in summer activity that you do not notice the signs of heat exhaustion until it is too late. We could collapse without even noticing we had become overheated.
Since one in every 5 people will get skin cancer in their lifetime it is important to protect yourself from the sun when outside. A sunburn can easily become very bad. To the point we need medical attention.
These factors make it very important to use a good sunscreen and reapply through out the day, especially if swimming or sweating a lot. Wear protective clothing as needed. A hat to shade the face and cover ups to go over swim wear when not swimming.
Last, but not least we love the water in the summer. It is cool and refreshing. Be sure to use good water safety. It is never a good idea to swim alone. Always use a floatation device if you are not a good swimmer or will be on watercraft.
Best Health Insurance From Cowell Student Health Center
Posted by Don Bethune in Health on February 24, 2009
Like the suffocating effect of late summer heat, the economic downturn has been felt in all aspects of daily life. Our daily needs are becoming more and more difficult to furnish, and families are worried about their jobs and making ends meet.
Bearing this in mind, imagine if a member of your family had to be hospitalized, but did not have the necessary health insurance. The hospital bill would be almost impossible to pay. You would not want to leave them without care.
The only way to avoid having to ask yourself these terrible questions is to have a comprehensive family health insurance plan. In the USA, which is considered an extremely advanced country, people in the state of Michigan die because they lack the medical care which could have saved them.
A study in “The Families USA Report” reported that incredibly, two Michigan residents die each day because they cannot afford treatment and do not have health insurance. Michigan news reports that greater than one million people lack health insurance altogether.
Since these people are not covered, they skip regular health checkups, screenings and other preventive care resulting in premature deaths. So the time has come for reformations in the field of health insurance sector and it is necessary for insurance companies to come out with new plans with affordable premiums so that it can be availed by all section of society.
Seeing this great need for health insurance coverage across the board, Cowell Student Health Center has developed a wonderful health insurance plan available to all college students. Cowell Student Health Center provides this as a service to the entire student community, offering affordability and peace of mind to those who otherwise would have to question whether or not they could afford health care.
By compelling every student to take insurance plan from either Cowell student health center or any equivalent plan from other private players, it is setting a good path to others to follow. As far as student health insurance is considered getting covered under Fortis student health insurance plan is another better option.
If the student is not covered in his family plan then Fortis student health insurance will take care of all his individual medical needs for the whole academic period. They offer international health insurance for students who hail from other parts of the globe.
Cooking Tasty Chicken Soup the Easy Way
Many people rely on packet soups and canned soups when they want something soothing and tasty, unaware that nothing beats homemade soup for flavor. Soup recipes are very easy to make because there is not a lot to remember to do. If you can boil a pot of water and add things to it, you can make yourself some soup. Soup is an incredibly versatile dish and you can add whichever ingredients you like to make your perfect soup recipe.
Different Kinds of Soup
There are many types of soup and way too many to list here. You can get chilled soups and hot soups, thick chowder type soups and thin, watery consomms, fish soup, meat soup and vegetable soup, spicy oriental soup, country style soup and so much more. You have probably tried quite a few different types of soup, such as tomato or chicken noodle soup but what about Chinese egg drop soup or a chilled watermelon soup?
One of the most popular soups in the world is chicken soup and many countries have their own chicken soup recipes. Chicken is economical to buy and if you have used a chicken in another recipe and only have the bones left, you can use them to make chicken soup. You can choose from chicken rice soup, chicken noodle soup, Chinese chicken soup, creamy chicken soup and plenty more.
Perhaps the reason why chicken soup is so popular is that it is customizable. Some people like a meaty soup with plenty of vegetable and potatoes, pasta or noodles. Others like a smooth, creamy style soup, and some people prefer a thin consomm type soup.
How to Make Chicken Soup
One of the simplest ways to make chicken soup is to boil a chicken carcass in a pot of water, take the carcass out, add vegetables and herbs, and simmer the mixture for an hour. If you use a chicken carcass and leftover vegetables, you can make a delicious soup from ingredients, which you would otherwise have tossed in the trash.
When you remove the chicken carcass, it is best to use a sieve to remove any small bits of bone, which might be floating in the mixture. You can pick any bits of fat or meat off by hand and add these to the soup with the vegetables for flavor.
Chicken noodle soup has been used for many years to soothe people suffering from colds or the flu. The steam from the soup is good for congestion, the fluids are great for the illness, and chicken soup is especially soothing and comforting. There is no doubt that a bowl of homemade chicken soup will lift your spirits and cheer you up.
Do you remember your mother or grandmother making chicken soup for you as a child? Now you know just how simple it is to make your own, maybe you would like to have a go at making some delicious, comforting soup for your family to enjoy.
Who Else Wants to Have Flat Abs?
Posted by Dana Thinny in Fitness on February 9, 2009
Do you remember the times when having a big belly was the latest fashion? I’m not surprised that you can’t remember, as such a moment never existed. Nobody ever liked fat people. They were the target of many jokes across ages.
What can you possibly do if you are not thin and your constitution shows that you never will be, no matter how many diets you’d be willing to follow? You can get a flat stomach. If your belly is flat, then the other rounded shapes are beautiful. The belly is the one that makes fat people look ugly.
Beauty has changed with times. Our grandmothers’ beauty is not ours and our standard has few in common with the one of our daughters. This is how generations fight for their right to look like they want. Many times, this standard leads to obsessions or severe nutritional troubles, which can influence the quality of life, if not properly diagnosed and treated.
Wanting to have flat abs is not a shame, and this is a perfectly attainable goal, even if you are overweight. However, if you are obese, you may want to consult your physician before attempting to do any fitness exercise. Such things can harm you.
If you are in good health, then you can make your abdomen flat in less than half a year. Work your body, do a lot of cardio, live healthily and eat with measure. you’ll see the difference, not only in your belly, but also in your mood.
Don’t just buy books that teach you how to get slim. Don’t ask your friends and neighbors what did they do to lose so much weight. Ask a doctor about that. Medical staff can give you customized advice, according to your body health and condition.
One fact to be considered is your need to have flat abs. Maybe it is just a moment’s wish and not a permanent ideal of yours. If this is the case, you can give up losing weight and flattening your abs, because you won’t get happier.
Ready for the white tea revolution?
Posted by Jack Robbins in Health on February 4, 2009
White and green tea, both come from China and are plucked from the same Camilla sinensis tree that is ever prominent there. Whilst green tea has been enjoying fame over the past decade, a new revolution in weight loss is beckoning for the new kid on the block, White tea.
Both teas are different due to the time that their leaf is plucked from the plant. White tea leaf is plucked when the plant is only a small bud, while the green tea leaf is plucked at a much later time after the bud has grown into an almost full leaf. This leads to a difference in the taste and color of both of them.
White tea is soon going to be the talk of all weight loss enthusiasts. research has started showing that in many aspects white tea is much more effective than green tea, weight loss in particular.
White tea has remarkably shown to have much higher levels of radical fighting antioxidants than green tea. These are responsible for increasing metabolism rate, which in turn lets you lose weight while not doing any exercise at all.
White tea has a delightful and sweet taste in contrast to green tea’s rather bland taste. This is one of the main reasons it can a great aid to weight loss enthusiasts as they will find it easier and fun to drink white tea and follow the correct diet. White tea was historically treated as a delicacy by Chinese people who reserved the wonderfully tasting brew only for the upper class people.
The caffeine levels in white tea are much less in comparison to green and black tea. Now, you can enjoy a cup of tea without having to worry about the side effects of caffeine.
white tea is in fact more effective as an alternative treatments against cancer than green tea ever will be. It simply has more antioxidants which can revert the ability of cancer cells as well at attempt to prevent new ones from forming
With so much gunning for white tea, you would now have even more reason to try it out and improve your lifestyle.