Karen’s Free Health and Fitness Tips

Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves and treatment of anorexia is difficult, because people with this disease believe there is nothing wrong with them. Anorexia is one type of eating disorder and another is bulimia. Both are applicable to men but much more common for women. Preteens, girls especially, can develop a serious eating disorder. Eating disorders may begin in children as young as 8 years old.

People with eating disorders really do harmful things to their bodies because of their obsession about their weight. The most widely and rapidly spreading eating disorder is compulsive overeating or binge eating disorder. There are three types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and ED-NOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified). Anorexia is a mental illness, it usually is about a control issue.

If you are on this web site then you probably already know what anorexia is. In one example anorexia is described as a way of gaining attention. It is for sure a condition that leads to problems with eating. The most common form of anorexia is simply satiation following the consumption of food. Central to persons in this condition is an abnormal fear of gaining weight.

The name of the disease is not what concerns the person who treats the patient holistically, for they are looking at the die-ease in the patient, not the gout. Gout is a manifestation of the dis-ease in the patient, treating the presenting symptoms with drugs for the inflammation and pain may well relieve the symptoms temporarily, but it’s not treating the cause of the condition.

So what is the cause of gout? One might be told that some families have a predisposition to gout, and you may be told that some foods exacerbate the condition, and that’s about all that can be done if you are treated conventionally, you will also be given some prescription drugs to alleviate your pain, and to reduce inflammation. If you do nothing else to correct the cause of your gout, then it’s very unlikely you will see any improvement in your health.

You may say that since you have been taking a certain drug that you have not had any gout attacks, and as far as you are concerned not much else matters. Unfortunately the prescription drugs have only palliated your condition, and with constant ingestion of anti-inflammatory drugs and pain killers your gouty condition will continue to develop behind the scenes, and your general health will deteriorate as a result of the drugs you are taking.

If you had back pain you would see a pain therapist. If you broke your arm you would want a doctor to set it for you. If you had liver pain you would want to have it examined right! Then why do so many people avoid the issue of depression and just hope it will go away.

Confusing Definitions

The term depression itself is confusing, how can a word we commonly use to describe feeling upset of worn out also be the word that describes a severe or even life threatening medical condition. Simple in the first instance we misuse the word depression.

When many people mean when they say they are depressed, is that they are feeling low, they may be tired, stressed, overloaded, anxious, frustrated with life or overwhelmed. They are not depressed.

This definition confusion is common. Take asthma for example. It kills some people and other sufferers become Olympic champions.

You need to be professionally diagnosed

The symptoms can be confusing so a proper diagnosis is required. If you suffering from any of the following? Aches, pains, fatigue, low self esteem, lack of sleeping through the night, sleeping excessively, poor appetite, or eating to manage stress. If these symptoms have persisted over a few months then it is possible you are suffering from depression.

Dealing with arthritis joints and the pain that comes with them is difficult and frustrating. However, before you can find the best treatment option for your needs, it is very important that you are able to understand and recognize the type of pain that you are dealing with when it comes to your joints.

The type of pain you are having can make a huge difference in your treatment and even can make a difference in the health professional you choose to see. It’s important that you see a professional to figure out the type of joint pain you have and to get a professional diagnosis of your problem.

How Arthritis is Diagnosed

There are a variety of ways that arthritis joints can be diagnosed. Usually this starts out with an examination of the joints that are affected and a close look at your medical history as well. Often X-rays are used to take a look at the damage the joints have sustained, if any, which can help with arthritis diagnosis. There are a variety of types of arthritis, and often blood tests are used to differentiate between certain types of arthritis. Some of the other procedures that can be used to help come up with a diagnosis include MRIs, CAT scans, and more. These option can be used together or independently to come up with a diagnosis for your arthritis joints.

Many people live with joint pain on a regular basis and just assume they’re getting arthritis, but not all joint pain is caused by arthritis, and not all joint pain (or arthritis) is treated in the same way. That’s why it’s important to recognize the symptoms so your doctor can correctly identify and treat what is wrong with you, rather than treat you incorrectly and find the correct diagnosis later.

Joint pain is the most common known symptom of arthritis. The pain can be mild to severe, and is generally persistent. While it may be worse when you stand, walk, run or perform other activities, this doesn’t mean it goes away when you’re resting. In addition to being painful, arthritic joints tend to become swollen, red and inflamed. While the pain and swelling are generally just an inconvenience to begin with, if arthritis is not treated they can become severe and severely limit your physical activity.

Some arthritis causes bones to actually build up. This causes pain, but will also begin to deform your joints, particularly if it’s in the fingers and hands. You may notice hard lumps start to grow on the sides of fingers or other affected joints.

A diabetic must pay attention to their blood sugar levels because the body will not properly absorb the sugar. Elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels that are caused by insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, are characteristic of both type I and type II diabetes.

It is believed that in 2025, diabetes will have affected 250 million people, causing: 35 million heart attacks, 13 million strokes, 6 million episodes of renal failure, 8 million instances of blindness or eye surgery, 2 million amputations and 62 million deaths.

In America alone, 54 million people are pre-diabetic (which puts them at a high risk for contracting Type II diabetes), and another 21 million people are diabetic, according to the American Diabetes Association. In total, there are 75 million Americans who have diabetes or have high risk of getting diabetes.

The majority of physicians agree that diabetes is incurable, which is very true if you choose to merely mask the symptoms with pharmaceutical drugs. According to what they have learned in medical school, the best you could hope for is to “control” this disease with medication and insulin.

Asthma is derived from the Greek word “panting”. It is caused by environmental allergens. It leads to fatal condition in some cases. One should take proper care of this chronic condition. It is the disease condition caused due to irritation and inflammation of the respiratory tract system. Asthma is found in all age groups. It is a condition which can be moderate to severe according to the severity.

Asthma symptoms are likely shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, sore throat, and cough. Asthma can be treated medically by different ways i.e. ayurveda, homeopathy, and even herbal medicines helps to cure asthma. Many natural cures are also available for curing asthma.

Asthma treatment in most of the times divided into two parts; long term treatment and quick or instant treatment. Quick relief can be achieved by taking medicines for instant reversal of asthma attack. Asthma medications have to be taken either orally or by inhalation. Inhalers with metered dose and powered inhalers are very popular method.

Anti-inflammatory medications and inhalers are the most commonly used way for treating asthma. Bronchodilator is another form of medication. Taking about bronchodilators, they are of three types:

1. Anticholinergics (short acting for immediate relief).

Diabetes is a disease that strikes more and more people every year, and the increase seems to only continue. This disease can lead to severe complications such as heart problems, kidney trouble, blindness, and amputation of limbs.

There is some thought that diabetes is genetic and that we may be born with a tendency for this disease. It is well known that it runs in families and women who have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at risk as well. Can we prevent or delay the onset of diabetes? Yes, here are some simple ways to allow you to avoid or delay this disease.
Eat healthy and wisely. Eating smaller portions is a great way to lose weight. You can make it look like more by using a smaller plate or a salad plate. Avoid snacking while you are cooking. Don’t be tempted to eat the unfinished food to keep from throwing it away or storing it in the refrigerator. Eat breakfast every day, and make your meal and snack times regular by having them at the same time each day.
Limit your meat, poultry, and fish intake to no more than three ounces a day. In size, this is equal to about the size of a pack of cards. Another good tip is to listen to music instead of watching TV while you are eating. If you are watching TV while you are eating, you are not aware of how much you are eating and will almost always overeat.
Skip desserts and refined sugars. When eating out, have a good-sized vegetable salad to take the edge off your appetite. When you receive your entrée, share it with your dinner companion, or ask for a take-home box immediately after receiving your meal. Have meals that have been stir fried or baked.
Use low-salt broth instead of oil and butter.
Drinking a full glass of water before eating will also help reduce your appetite.
If you are eating at a fast-food restaurant, choose the healthier foods, such as grilled chicken, salads and fruits.
Increase your exercise. Next to diet, exercise is vital to a healthy body especially for diabetics. If nothing else, try walking every day or swimming at your local club. Taking walks is a nice way to keep up with your friends and an enjoyable, healthy way to take a break from work related stress. If possible, avoid the elevator and take the stairs as much as you can. You can try to march in place if you cannot get outside for some reason.