The number of people who spend time in front of a computer monitor continues to grow each year. And, each year, the number of people with computer eye strain symptoms also increases. What is computer eye strain and do you have it? If so, what can you do about your sore eyes and eye fatigue?

Our eyes are extremely important to us; they are used virtually every waking moment of the day. Much of what we learn from the time of birth forward is done visually, so it’s important to do what we can to take care of our vision. As we spend more time in front of Video Display Terminals (VDTs), we may be putting our eyes at risk and increasing the likelihood of eye fatigue and computer eye strain.

Computer eye strain, also called Computer Visual Stress Syndrome, or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is a condition caused by spending too much time in front of a computer monitor. Symptoms include, but are not limited to:  Read more...

PMS Depression or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS and is diagnosed by the pattern of PMDD symptoms. PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is a group of approximately 150 different symptoms that happen in the 2 weeks prior to the start of a woman’s period. The PMDD symptoms can be both physical and emotional and are very real and prompt many women to find an effective PMDD treatment.

PMDD symptoms were once thought to be hysterical and only in the mind of the woman, but after years of research scientists have found that over 50 million women suffer from these PMDD symptoms each month. PMDD  symptoms, including PMS depression, can significantly interfere with social, occupational and sexual functioning.

For a diagnosis of PMDD to be made, the woman must have a symptom-free period during her follicular phase of the menstrual cycle to distinguish it from other pre-existing anxiety and mood disorders.

The symptoms of PMDD and depression have considerable overlap. Approximately 30-75% of the women diagnosed with PMDD also have a lifetime history of depression, compared to the 15% of women without PMDD who suffer from depression.  Read more...

Menstrual migraines affect only women and are quite debilitating. The migraines are affected by hormones fluctuating through the menstrual cycle. Women suffer from migraines 3 times more frequently then men and those which are controlled by hormones are classified as menstrual headaches and PMS headaches. Menstrual migraines and PMS headaches occur in 60% of all women who suffer from migraines.

Menstrual migraines are a complex problem that requires a significant amount of skill to diagnose and treat successfully. Women shouldn’t be satisfied with the first answer or even the second one but should seek out care for menstrual migraines until they are satisfied that their particular menstrual migraines are adequately treated.

Serotinin is involved in the trigger of many menstrual migraines. Some researchers believe there is also a genetic link in the way that people metabolize serotonin and then the way in which the hormone interacts with the female hormones.

The symptoms of menstrual migraines are similar to those of migraines. The headaches usually start on one side, are throbbing and accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to bright lights.  Read more...

Bronchitis is considered to be one among the most common respiratory disorders in the world. Infants, people with a weak respiratory system, children, old people, smokers, and people living in highly polluted atmospheres are vulnerable to this disorder. It constitutes the last stage of infection of the upper respiratory tract. People commonly contract this disorder during the cold months of the winter. Fortunately, there are a number of natural remedies for bronchitis.

Bronchitis normally follows bacterial or viral infection. Most cases of bronchitis are caused by viral infection. Sometimes bacteria are responsible for this condition, and in rare cases, fungal infection can lead to bronchitis. Natural remedies for bronchitis are available, whether it is acute or short-term bronchitis or chronic or long-term bronchitis.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Only laboratory tests can tell you whether bronchitis is bacterial, viral, or fungal. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you visit a doctor as soon as you suspect bronchitis. Physicians will properly diagnose your condition with the help of laboratory test results.  Read more...

When considering aromatherapy, it is important to know that it is much more than just purchasing a few bottles of essential oils. While essential oils are key and you can use them without further purchases, your experience with aromatherapy will certainly be enhanced by taking a look at some of the following products. These products will help you get more use out of your essential oils and will help you use them to their fullest.

The Oils: You know that you will need the right essential oils when you start aromatherapy. So, before you head out to your local oil dealer, it is important that you know what kind of oils you will need to purchase. All essential oils have their very one unique purposes and properties and there are a lot of different ones out there. Once you know what you want to use the oils for, then you can look to purchase additional products.  Read more...

When we create a weight loss plan, we always account for the food that we eat. What about what you drink? Choices here are just as important as eating.

If you look on the back of a soda can or a bottle you’d be astounded at the amount of calories in one glass of soda. And, when buying those value size 20-ounce bottles, you probably didn’t notice that each one contains two and a half servings. So when you drink the entire bottle, you are taking in almost triple the amount of calories.

Here are some alternatives that won’t be adding hundreds of extra calories to your healthy eating plan each day. You are probably familiar with all of them. Maybe it’s time to get reacquainted.

Water is the healthiest drink you can have. It contains no calories. Most people say that it has no flavor, but depending on your region or what type of water you have, some people like the taste of some water over others. Bottle, tap, well or carbonated, water is still good for you.  Read more...

Doctors and smokers know that tobacco, and more specifically nicotine, is one of the most addictive drugs available to people today. The process of addiction has been compared to heroin and cocaine. But, no matter how difficult quitting may be, the benefits far outweigh the difficulty. Researchers and doctors have published and educated the population about the problems that have been linked and associated with smoking but the media has not covered the topic of what happens inside of the body when a person stops smoking and no longer ingests nicotine.

To understand some of what happens you must also have an understanding of the changes that happen to the body when the brain and body is exposed to nicotine.

1. Nicotine causes a short-term increase in blood pressure, heart rate and a flow of blood to the heart.

2. Carbon monoxide buildup from use of nicotine in the body and damages the inner walls of the arteries. This encourages the fatty buildup over the damaged areas and leads to an increased risk of heart attack.  Read more...