The globe has witnessed different medicinal practices to heal and rejuvenate one’s body equally from physical, mental and emotional ailments. And out of the methods that have grown widely known over the years include some ancient medicinal practices such as Qigong. Qigong is an ancient practice based on and derived from Chinese philosophy and medicine. … Read more
Due to its numbing and sedative attributes, ketamine was first created in the 1950s and began to be used as a general anesthetic medically during the 1960s. But, recently, researchers have been looking into the possible advantages of ketamine for treating different mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. While many … Read more
What is a burn and how does it happen? A burn is a type of injury that occurs when the skin comes in contact with something hot, such as boiling water, hot oil, or fire. Burns are classified by degrees. A first degree burn is a redness of the skin that is not painful. A … Read more
Dr. Ari Tuckman is the author of “More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD” and “Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for Clinicians”. He has treated hundreds, if not thousands, of adults with ADHD. He generously took the time to answer questions that readers of mine have submitted over … Read more
Anxiety tips! As one person puts it, the feeling of anxiety can be like having worms crawling through your brain. Helpful Tips for People with Anxiety Overcoming anxiety is not easy, but here are 26 of the top tips to do so that we’ve seen. 1) The first question is, what is causing the anxiety? … Read more
You are either taking or considering taking Wellbutrin – or just curious – and want to know if it is an effective treatment for anxiety. Or you might be concerned about its potential to cause anxiety as a side effect. Let’s go through the details. If you’re interested in ideas on how to deal with … Read more
Strattera or Atomoxetine is a new treatment for ADHD that was approved in 2002 and the first medication approved for treating ADHD in adults. It is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which means that, like Ritalin and the stimulants, Strattera increases the level of norepinephrine that cells are exposed to. This hopefully results in increased attention, … Read more
Shire’s Intuniv medication is quite new. It was approved recently, on September 3rd, 2009, but is gaining increasing recognition as a treatment for ADHD. Intuniv for treating ADHD – What You Should You Know? Chemically, Intuniv is an extended-release form of guanfacine, a blood pressure med that has been on the market for quite some … Read more
Vyvanse is a treatment for ADHD and this article compares it to Adderall. If you want to learn the 10 most important things you should know about Vyvanse, see here. Are you confused by all your medication options? (Ritalin, Adderall, Focalin, Vyvanse, Intuniv, Metadate, Pemoline – and that’s just getting started!) Figure things out – … Read more
Adderall is a popular stimulant treatment for ADHD and is used illicitly as a drug for its energy inducing effects. What are the long term effects of Adderall? Does it keep working, or do you develop tolerance if you have ADHD? Please note that this piece is written assuming use is within therapeutic range for … Read more