Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease that affects motor skills. There are five stages of Parkinson’s disease, but although the disease is not fatal, by the time stage 5 has been reached the patient will require 24/7 nursing care and will be completely unable to take care of themselves. Patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can […]
What is anorexia nervosa?
What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It tends to be most associated with teenage girls, but the illness can affect both sexes, of all ages, although it is far more common in girls and women. It is difficult to estimate how prevalent the disorder is as by its very nature sufferers […]
Obsessive Compulsive Behavior: FAQs and Answers
Life is full of challenges. Every single day, we encounter them and we try to conquer them each time. But there are times that these obstacles get the best of us. No matter how much we fight, we fail to resolve them. Extreme stress gets us. As a result, we experience the terrifying attacks of […]
What are the Stages of Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a serious degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that usually occurs in the over sixties, although it can sometimes affect younger people. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are categorised into stages and the most commonly used scale devised by Hoehn and Yahr describes five different stages of Parkinson’s. What are the […]
What Causes OCD?
What causes OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder can affect adults and children, but although there are many different theories that attempt to explain the exact causes of the disorder, experts still remain unsure of what is at the root of this anxiety related disorder. The current theory in medical circles is biological factors are the most […]
What is Agoraphobia?
What is agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is a phobia, or a collection of related phobias, and can be defined as a fear of a place or situation that causes the sufferer great anxiety, usually because they are frightened that escaping or getting away will cause them embarrassment or be very difficult. Most people if asked what is […]
What are the Causes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
A person with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) suffers from a combination of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavioral patterns and although there are lots of theories as to what the underlying causes of obsessive compulsive disorder might be, scientists believe that OCD is probably the result of a combination of different factors. What are the Causes […]
Anxiety & Night Sweats: Can Anxiety Cause Night Sweats?
There are many reasons why you might sweat profusely at night: your duvet is too thick or you live somewhere near the equator being two very good reasons. Women can also sweat heavily at night when they are going through the menopause. But aside from room temperature and hormones, a less common cause of night […]
Anxiety Treatment: Natural Remedies for Anxiety
The symptoms of anxiety can be seriously debilitating. When you are suffering from panic attacks, sleepless nights, and are having a total meltdown most days of the week, you know you need help. You could go to the doctors and ask for some medication, or you could try and treat your anxiety problems the natural […]
What are the Early Onset Parkinson’s Symptoms?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive illness that leads to a gradual loss of motor control. The symptoms of Parkinson’s are caused by the destruction of special dopamine producing cells in the brain, which in turn affects the central nervous system. The underlying cause of the disease is unknown, but it is thought to be a […]