During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles in the back of the throat tighten to hold these structures in place preventing them from collapsing into the airway. During sleep, these structures can fall into the airway causing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is characterized by loud snroing and distrubed or interruped sleep patterns. Sleep apnea can have serious consequences including cardiac …

Reducing stress in your life involves identifying the stress triggers, deciding on a solution and taking action on that solution. Eliminate stress from your life withtips from a licensed psychologist in this free video on self-help. Expert: Dr. Art Bowler Contact: www.drartbowler.com Bio: Dr. Art Bowler is a licensed psychologist with a boutique practice in New York City. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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A new study revealed that exercise can be beneficial for people with ADHD. When exercising, your brain releases dopamine and serotonin, which are known to be low in children and adults with ADHD. Dopamine and serotonin are chemicals released in the brain that make us feel “good”. These chemicals regulate things such as mood, anger, and attention.

All citrus oils are well known for their stimulating properties, and for uplifting the mood. With cold and flu season still upon us, here’s a recipe to stimulate the immune system, especially for children.

Pour 30 mls of carrier oil such as sweet almond, emu, grapeseed, or evening primrose into a smaller container. Add to it 5 drops of Orange, 5 drops of Grapefruit, and 5 drops of Lavender. Massage into the skin, including the feet and legs. Also add 3 drops of the mixture to a diffuser. For adults, double the amount of …

* 1 Tsp of the above Old Fashioned Tooth Powder
* 1 Tbsp crushed ripe strawberries

Mix strawberries and powder into a paste and brush as usual.

Ingredients:
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp butter
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
tsp mild chilli power

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit and grease a baking dish.

Heat the butter in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is soft and turning golden. Then stir in the chilli powder and add the cauliflower. Cook for a few minutes.

Place the cauliflower/onion mixture into a bowl and add the beaten eggs, cheese and crumbled bacon. …

There are a great many myths associated with learning disorders. They range from the absurd, all the way to the absolutely rude and hurtful. Learning disabilities impede the way people process information, whether it is in reading, writing, or in communication skills.

Many times the association of ADD or ADHD has come up, as if every case of a learning disorder is directly related. There are many myths however, that are so far fetched or just not even in relation to learning disorders, that it is easy to see exactly why people with this affliction are …

Bullies in school come in all shapes and sizes. The only pre-requisite is that the bully have the ability to make changes in the behavior of the individual that the individual wouldn’t normally do.

Bullies can turn normal events, like going to study hall or the bus stop, into a living nightmare for children. The emotional scars are left for a life-time and in extreme situations can lead to violence, property damage or even death. And, unfortunately bullying is widespread in the school systems. In a nationwide survey most kids said that …

Cancer is a dreaded disease that can cause a significant level of psychological distress in the patient and may lead to anxiety or depression. A person who has been diagnosed with cancer knows that surviving cancer is more than just killing cancer cells and getting through treatment. Patients have to deal with the emotional, social, and financial consequences of a cancer diagnosis. This has been proven by a clinical study that established the fact that the patients experienced distress during the treatment and had difficulties in making adjustments in their lives in the long term. …