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kristine's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Fearfighter: Video Game To Fight Phobias Video games have come a long way from the bouncing balls of energy that were thrown from one end of the screen to another. With advanced rendering technology and options that allow for variable degrees of realism, video game technology can now be used as a possible treatment option for people with problems such a phobias and PTSD. Coping With Sleep Bruxism Sleep bruxism is the third most common sleep disorder. It is more prevalent in children who often outgrow it, but the condition may be different in adults.Without proper treatment, sleep bruxism may cause serious damage to the teeth and surrounding tissue, as well as trigger headaches and jaw pain. Empowering Children to Overcome Phobia This article provides information for parents who have children with phobias. It discusses factors that contribute to getting a phobia, and some phobias that are common #among children. Fortunately, this kind of anxiety disorder is treatable with the use of different therapy techniques. A Simple Act of Hand Washing Can Go a Long, Long Way! Hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection and disease such as pneumonia. Pneumonia is the leading killer of children under age 5 worldwide, hence, hand washing is recommended in avoiding this deadly disease. With this simple act, and if to be practiced properly, hand washing has a lot of remarkable benefits. Yearning for Effective Relief from Heartburn This article tackles a specific health condition which is heartburn. People, whether old or young, experience this condition and often results in pain in the end. Medications for this condition are already available, such as antacids. Today, a new medication for heartburn is introduced Get Down On It: The Link between Infection and Oral Sex This article is about oral sex and how you can get and pass on bacterial infections because of it. It is called cunnilingus when oral sex is given to a woman, fellatio when done to a man. Analingus is the term used for oro-anal intercourse. Oral sex is beneficial because it adds pleasure to the sexual experience and decreases risks of getting impregnated. However beneficial oral sex may be, it also comes with risks of incurring bacterial infection. Sexually transmitted diseases, bowel organisms, worms, and viral infections may be incurred by engaging in oral sex. Going Cuckoo Over Sleep, Or The Lack Thereof This article is about the connection of sleeping problems with mental illnesses. It briefly discusses the mechanics of sleep, its function, and characteristics. There are two general kinds of sleeping disorders connected to psychiatric conditions, these are insomnia and hypersomnia. The most commonly related psychiatric illnesses connected to sleeping problems are: general anxiety disorder, depression, adjustment disorder, and panic attacks. To Eat or Not To Eat: Exclusion Diets for the Migraine Sufferer Migraines are extremely painful headaches, and one of the possible triggers for this condition are certain foods. This is why doctors sometimes recommend migraine patients to undergo an exclusion or elimination diet to find out which foods specifically trigger their migraine attacks. A Shadow Over Your Pregnancy: How Preexisting Health Conditions can Affect You and Your Baby Preconception planning is an important step for women with preexisting conditions to take when considering the possibility of becoming pregnant. This should be done with the advice of a doctor to ensure that the illness will not adversely affect the development of the unborn child or endanger the lives of both mother and child. It’s Hard To Say Goodbye: Quitting Smoking This article is about smoking and how difficult it is to quit smoking. Smoking has been used since the ancient times, mostly for religious rituals. It wasn’t until the era of the European conquests that smoking was introduced as a social activity to the civilized masses. Smoking is difficult to quit because of the addicting quality of nicotine to the body. Gradually lessening the nicotine intake may help start the quitting process. However, if natural methods fail, there are stop-smoking products available in the market like: nicotine patches and gums that help supply for the body’s nicotine fits without using cigarettes. Broken Homes, Broken Children According to a research, the top five reasons why people got married are; to signify a life-long commitment, to make a public commitment, for legal status or for financial security, because of religious beliefs, and security for children. However, when parents get divorced, the children's security and well being is seriously at risk. Fathers Dealing with Postpartum Depression This article relates the significance of new mothers that deals with postpartum depression. New research studies have shown that fathers can also get depressed after the baby is born. Certain factors contribute to fathers getting postpartum depression, and how this study aims to provide help for those new parents that get depressed. When Depression Takes Its Toll The article deals with the experience of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway with severe depression and his eventual suicide. Specifcally, the article discusses the possible causes of Hemingway's depression and the events in his life that could have contributed to his mental and physical illness. A Rare Case of Male Breast Cancer Breast cancer in men may be rare but it doesn't mean they are no longer susceptible to such condition. Several genes may contribute to breast cancer and based on studies, certain populations with an unusually high proportion of people carrying BRCA2 mutations may have a higher incidence rate of breast cancer in men. Break Free from Drug Addiction Drug-addiction is a problem ever since. Statistics of drug addiction are very alarming. However, there are treatments and help an addicted person can go to and find ways to cope with this problem and as such breaking a drug addiction may be difficult, but not impossible. Pregnant Women Deserve Only the Very Best This article is about pregnant women and how they are when they are pregnant. By taking prenatal vitamins, it would help in reducing health risks for both the mother and the baby. Gaining weight is also important, since this could give the idea that both of you are doing well and healthy. A simple guideline on what to eat and what to avoid is also included in this article. The Dangers of Overeating and Poor Self-Image This article talks about how young women react to the concept of beauty and the various ways they act to attain that value or status of being beautiful. Some have already developed serious psychological disorders such as bulimia due to the social pressure to be“beautiful.” This article also explains bulimia, how women suffer from it, and how counseling can help women overcome this disorder. Carving the Flesh With the Scalpel of Philosophy According to some recent studies, it would appear that one's outlook, attitude, and philosophy towards life holds a greater influence on physical well-being and longevity than initially believed. The main theory to explain this is that a positive outlook has a strong influence on mental health and subconscious actions, theoretically leading people away from self-destructive lifestyles. Another is that positive thought has a direct influence on a person's physical being, likely through chemical responses. Muscle Cramps: Description, Causes and Treatment This article tries to describe the occurrence of muscle cramps among individuals. It also briefly states the various difficulties and other negative effects of this condition. Finally, the causes and possible treatments for this health problem are discussed to gain knowledge on what to avoid and what to do during instances of muscle problems. Yeast Infection: Description, Causes and Treatment This article discusses the symptoms, dangers, and related health problems of yeast infection. It also discusses the various causes and treatments available for this health problem. Finally, it mentions the importance of knowing these information about this condition relative to the problem's prevention and treatment. Internet Faxing: The Cutting Edge of the Paperless Revolution Internet faxing is a great way to limit paper consumption by setting the stage for a paperless office, thus conserving trees and helping the environment. When Men Get Pregnant Some men experience morning sickness when their partners get pregnant. Manhood Rising from the Constriction of Fat Obesity increases the risk factor for men to develop impotence, whether directly or indirectly causing the dysfunction. Thinking Green by Internet Faxing Internet faxing is a great way to limit your consumption of paper, ink, toner, cartridges and electricity, making it an ideal way of communicating for the environmentally aware citizen. Scanning, Faxing, and the Internet The fax machine works by scanning a particular document before it is sent. Because of this task, the image scanner is a necessary component of the fax machine. Bain's fax machine and Kirsch's scanner combined with the Internet has telecommunications in the 21st century. Slaying Your Time-Vampires Managing your time is the key to a stress-free life Virgin Coconut Oil For Relief Of Chronic Fatigue The medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil are absorbed quickly by the tissues and converted into energy, people suffering from chronic fatigue would gain a great deal of benefit when they take coconut oil in their diet. When Morning Sickness Is Good News During pregnancy period, hormonal changes begin to occur, and a woman's body starts to react to these new hormone levels. Bringing it Back from the Dead: A Woman's Guide to Impotence How impotence can affect women.	Sign Up for a free account and start submitting your articles. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Myspace Playlists Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Funny Videos Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds web site hosting reviews Partners Free Articles Directory About Us Link to Us Contact Us Terms of Service

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