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How Your Mental Health Impacts Your Overall Health
People often try to make a distinction between the mind and the body. But even though some think of them as separate entities, they actually go hand in hand. Poor physical health can increase your risk of developing mental health problems. Similarly, if you’re suffering from mental health problems, you’re more likely to experience issues with your physical health.
The one thing that’s we know for sure about mental health is that it can affect anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re from a long and supportive family with a lot of money and you have a job, you can still experience issues with your mental health. Unfortunately, a lot of people choose to ignore their mental health problems. However, if you do this, your condition will only get worse. That’s why it’s important to completely understand what you’re suffering from and know what to do to get better.
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Is Cannabis Better For Chronic Pain Than Opioids?
Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Helpful Guide
Traumatic experiences and events often leave a lasting impression. Nowhere is this more true than in the case of army veterans who have seen the battlefield first hand and often have difficulties coming back from those experiences.
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a mental health disorder that some people develop after experiencing a traumatic or tragic event. The severity of the trauma experienced which caused sufferers to be emotionally unsteady is the lead cause for the disorder’s development.
Most people associate the disorder with wars and violent crimes (such as rape or attempted murder) - supported by the fact that the biggest number of male sufferers are former soldiers.
Historical Overview
The negative effects of military combat on the mental health of individuals fighting front line are in no way news. The US Department of Veteran Affairs offers thorough history of PTSD.
The medical field’s attempt...
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Why Paying for Cancer Treatment is as Painful as the Treatment Itself

7 Surprising Things at Your Work That Might Cause Allergies

Aging Parent with Dementia - How to Provide Proper Care

Just saying Hi
I just wanted to say "Hi" to all the users of Ei-Resource.
My name is Sarah, and I am deeply interested in all aspects of health, fitness and medicine. Above all however, I have been struggling with a chronic Sciatica for many years now.
Here to find some people to share my ideas with and to learn something new.
Thank you!
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Baby Proofing 101: Tips on How to Keep Your Child Safe from SIDS

Why Alzheimer Patients Need a Memory Box

How to Stay Safe and Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

Silent Symptoms: Simplifying Self Care for Chronic Immune Disease Sufferers
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8 Ways to Reduce Stress and to Be a Super Productive Student

5 Steps for DIY Home Mold Removal
There are more than 100,000 unique types of shape, and form remediation contractual workers take after a basic procedure to expel shape securely.
Since setting up regulation is an exceptionally complex process, take after these means to evacuate territories of noticeable form under 10 ceaseless square feet. This data will spare a ready and fastidious property holder thousands, and it's a similar procedure we use in many homes a year.
Materials and Equipment Needed for Mold Removal
• Dehumidifier
• HEPA air scrubber that procedures no less than 500 cubic feet for every moment
• Poly Plastic sheeting (6 mil)
• Duct tape
• Trash packs (6 mil)
• Wire brush
• Wet/dry vacuum with a HEPA air channel
• Dawn dish cleanser
• Small container
• Box cutter
• Small crowbar
• N95 respirator
• Latex gloves
• Eye assurance
• Rag towels
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Six Ways to Avoid Social Isolation
Unfortunately, a lot of us feel socially isolated. Much of this is due to our technologically-driven time. We prefer to text and connect with people that way instead of face-to-face communication.
However, social bonds are crucial to our health and social contact, especially if pleasant, has all kinds of benefits.
Let's imagine what happens in our brains when we are about to get together with people we like. Well for one thing, before we even meet the person, we will probably look forward to the event and will be excited about it. We may recall previous happy times that we shared in the past. Then when we first see the person, our brain centers will be activated and we will feel good and reap all kinds of benefits.
So, we need others to feel healthy and happy. Here are a few ways to avoid social isolation so that we can...
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10 Best Acupressure Points to Relieve Anxiety, Palpitations, and Nervousness

Why Naturopathic Treatment is the Best Way of Promoting Good Health?
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Naturopathy is a method which works towards curing the diseases without using medicines. Naturopathy is the best approach to prevent the chances of severe diseases and also to cure certain health conditions. This is an ancient technique which teaches people how to live a healthy and happy life by changing daily routines and habits. Ottawa naturopath makes use of naturally available resources such as mud, water and other natural ingredients to cure diseases and enhance body’s natural healing capabilities. Naturopathic treatment employs gentle and natural therapies for promoting health and well-being. The main aim of naturopathic treatment is to determine the underlying cause of treatment rather than curing the symptoms.
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Looking Good During Pregnancy
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How to Protect Your Eyes and Maintain Good Sight
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The Eye Mask Saves Your Sleep
