Monthly Archives: March 2006

Medication for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Alternative Anxiety Disorder Treatments

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is the most difficult of the anxiety disorders to diagnose because it lacks many of the more dramatic symptoms of other disorders. People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) are not always prone to panic attacks, for example, … Continue reading

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Can Sleeping 8 Hours Kill You Faster?

A recent study done by the University of California and the shocking finding of it: “People who sleep 8 hours or more have a 50% higher mortality (death) rate than people who sleep less.” Yes, it’s true that such a … Continue reading

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If I’d Only Have Known….

I know a lot of this is going to sound very familiar to the parents who have gotten their children raised, but please bear with me, I’m on my first teen girls! Jessi is almost 17 – a smart, funny, … Continue reading

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When ADHD Assessment Tests Say Your Child Needs Special Attention: Evaluating the Need for Separate ADHD Schools and Knowing Your Child’s Legal Rights

When a child has ADD ADHD, it is not uncommon for the first person to recognize the symptoms to be the child’s teacher. Many of the symptoms of ADHD can seem more pronounced in a structured classroom setting, when a … Continue reading

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Help For Childhood Tantrums

Children’s remedies Children have problems too! Many medicines for children contain additives, artificial color and preservatives. Some are addictive and others may cause side effects which end up being worse than the condition that they are supposed to treat. Even … Continue reading

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Learning How to Treat Anxiety Disorders and Finding Natural Panic Attack Remedies

With over 19 million adults affected by them, anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental illnesses in the United States. There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and panic … Continue reading

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What Has Happened To Simple Respect??

As I’ve said here before, I’m a mom of six – ranging in age from 13 to almost 23. I’m far from perfect and even further from knowing it all about raising kids. However, I do have some pretty firm … Continue reading

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Natural Remedies for ADHD and ADD: An Alternative to Prescribing Ritalin for Children

When your child is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, deciding on the best form of treatment can be an extremely draining and intensely personal process. Recent headlines about dangerous side effects of commonly prescribed drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta … Continue reading

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Diagnosing Learning Disabilities: Is Your Child Exhibiting ADHD Characteristics?

By Tess Thompson Diagnosing a learning disability or a medical condition like ADHD can be complicated and inexact. In the case of ADHD, many of the telltale symptoms are also often symptoms of regular childhood behavior — restlessness, rowdiness, and … Continue reading

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Aromatherapy Blend For Bruises

Ingredients: * 1 ounce carrier oil such as sweet almond oil * 8 drops Helichrysum Directions: Mix the Helichrysum into the carrier oil well. Apply lightly to bruises 1-2 times a day

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