The diagnosis of autism is usually made when a specific number of criteria are met in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders –IV (DSM-IV) are met. But because the range of normal behavior is so great most physicians don’t want to place a medical label on a child prior to the age of 3 or 4 lest the child just be slow to develop.

Parents may suspect that their child is different and fear autism or other Pervasive Developmental Disorders not otherwise specified. Parents who believe there may be a …

There are some misconceptions with health information about organic foods. Are they safer? More nutritious? More expensive? Tastier?

Standing at the grocery store with a red delicious apple in your hand you cant tell the difference between conventionally grown and organically grown. Both apples are firm, shiny and red. Both have vitamins, fiber and are listed as heart healthy foods. What makes them different?

Organically grown simply refers to the way farmers grow and process the products. Organic practices encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Farmers …

Arnica (Arnica montana and Arnica fulgens) is an herb that grows in the mountainous areas of Europe, Siberia, and Canada. It also grows in high altitudes of the north-western United States. The rhizome (root) and flowers are used in herbal medicine to treat swelling and bruising.

Flowers are harvested when they are at the peak of blooming, and the rhizomes in autumn, when nutrients and healing constituents are stored in the roots for winter.

Uses

Arnica creams, ointments, gels and tinctures are the usual forms. Homeopathic “pillules” and gels are also common forms of the herb. Arnica is …

While your partner’s getting high-fives about your pregnancy news, you’re dealing with the annoying five! While there are many, many pregnancy issues that may pop-up occur during the next 40 weeks, these five are some of the most bothersome.

Consulting a psychologist, or a behavioral therapist for that matter, regarding panic attacks may be the best course of action you could do for yourself. That is, if you are not convinced that you can actually help your self out of your condition. But you cannot forever rely on drugs and medical practitioners to give you help. Somehow you have to take action; you have to learn to cope. Here are some ideas that could help you psyche yourself into coping with panic attacks.

You are what you think. If you think that you are fearful …

It is important to create a sacred space to practice your meditation, a place in or around your home which is designated specifically for relaxation and tranquility. Though most of us do not have the luxury of creating a private meditation room, it is possible to decorate a designated area of your home to suit this purpose. It is also a simple matter to create a sort of mobile mediation kit for your self that is quite handy when traveling or in situations where space is limited.

Begin by determining which area of your home is …

Osteoporosis is a complicated condition where the bone mass density of a person which slowly declines to a point where a low trauma even will trigger a fracture that most likely occur in the hip, spine or wrist.

Doctors are held to a high standard of care to diagnose and treat osteoporosis. During the process of diagnose as many physicians will use an algorithm that assist them in the decision-making and for treatment options.

An algorithm is a set of rules or a step-by-step procedure that allows the reader to produce a solution to a given …

Chicken & Broccoli Bake
Serves between 4 – 6

Ingredients:
2 lb cooked and cubed chicken
1 (10oz) bag frozen broccoli pieces (or fresh)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat-reduced sour cream
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp curry powder
Handful of grated cheese of your choice

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350Fahrenheit.

Cook the broccoli until almost tender. Drain and set aside.

In the meantime, combine the mushroom soup and chicken soup with the lemon juice, parsley, curry powder and season well.

Layer the broccoli and chicken in a casserole dish. Top with the …

* 1 oz dried comfrey leaves
* 1 oz dried calendula flowers
* 2 cups olive oil
* 1 oz pure beeswax
* 4 drops tea tree
* 4 drops lavender essential oils
* 1 400 vit E

Heat herbs in olive oil over low heat for about 5 hours. Do not let the oil boil or bubble. A Crock-Pot or the lowest temperature setting on a range should be suitable for heating this mixture. (If the lowest setting is too hot, turn off the heat once it has warmed the oil…it should keep warm for at least and hour….then repeat the …