What is Autism? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, autism is “a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges”. Basically, those with autism may communicate, think and behave a little differently than those without autism. The DSM states that for a person to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum … Read more
Throat coat tea is a black herbal mixture with honey and lemon which soothes the throat and helps fight throat infections. It also contains mint and cough-relieving ingredients. Read on to know more about throat coat tea and the benefits of drinking it. Throat coat tea help to soothe the throat and kill any germs … Read more
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. Alopecia areata does not cause complete baldness but instead results in round patches of hair loss on the scalp and other parts of the body. Alopecia areata cannot be predicted by family history or genetics alone, however, it can run in families. Alopecia areata affects … Read more
Why Aren’t We Satisfied With Our Bodies? For decades, Hollywood has exerted a lot of influence over fatphobia. Body dysmorphic disorder is an illness more common in the land of glitter than ever. It is best described as seeing only perceived flaws in appearance, with weight being right at the forefront of the issue. The … Read more
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have a borderline personality disorder? People with BPD are often viewed as out-of-control, flighty, self-destructive risk-takers. Self-mutilation is generally the first thing that comes to mind when most people hear the term “borderline. Note that Borderline disorder has the strongest stigmatization in the world. … Read more
Bipolar is a health condition whereby an individual experiences an unusual mood swing, thus lowering their quality of life. This is a severe mental health condition that affects more than two million American adults each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and celebrities are not spared. Analysis has revealed that the … Read more
National Thyroid Awareness runs every January for the entire month. The American Thyroid Association estimates that roughly 20 million people have a thyroid disorder, and they predict that more than 12% of the population will develop problems with their thyroid during their lifetimes. This number could be significantly higher, but a large portion of the … Read more
Did you know that February is American Heart Month? The Heart Truth and NHLBI celebrate this month by motivating more Americans to make the switch to a healthier lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Especially now, focusing on your heart health has never been more important because people with poor heart health are at an increased … Read more
Overview Pain is the body’s way of telling you something is wrong regardless of what part of the body is affected. Pain between the shoulder blades, also known as interscapular pain, is a common type of pain many people experience. This type of pain can be as serious as a heart attack—no pun intended. According … Read more
When most people think of iron, they picture the metal that is used in construction. This same exact metal is also essential for creating healthy cells throughout the human body. Unfortunately, iron deficiency is the most common type of nutritional deficiency in the United States according to MedicineNet. Iron deficiency can lead to a lot of … Read more