chronic illnesses

Finding the Most Effective Therapy for Depression

...  the Most Effective Therapy for Depression – Many sufferers do not initially seek out therapy for depression, but it is one of the most effective treatments for the disorder. It comes with no side effec…   Laughter can provide some surprising benefits “Improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and make you feel happier.” Cancer Treatment Centers of America is starting to adopt laughter therapy as a … Read more on Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Read ...

COPD Often Leads to Depression

...  often leads to depression An article from the April 2010 issue of Chest magazine reported that depression is often under treated or not addressed at all in those suffering from COPD. The article further states that depressed patients suffering from chronic illnesses tend to be … Read more on Marion Star Is depression treated in Homeopathy? … Sharjah, replies: Depression is a mental disorder that presents with loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy and poor concentration … these problems can become chronic or … Read more on gulfnews.com (blog) Read ...

Homeopathic Remedies for Depression: Homeopathic Approach for Depression

Depression is a mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities. These feelings may be accompanied by somatic complaints, such as changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, restlessness or lethargy, and decreased concentration. The patient also may have thoughts of death, suicide, or injuring herself. Incidence: Major depression strikes 10% to 15% of adults, affecting all racial, ethnic, age, and socioeconomic groups. It’s twice as common in women as in men and is especially prevalent among adolescents. Read more... ...

Absence of Health Issues on Election Agenda Bodes Ill for Much-Needed Reform

...  of health issues on election agenda bodes ill for much-needed reform Role delineation among all the hospitals within a given region avoids duplication and a return to the old system where individual hospitals tended to be islands in an ocean of health-care without coherence. Many private hospitals offer their services … Read more on Crikey (blog) Why it's time to get out of our comfort zone when deciding how to spend health … Patients presenting to their regular hospital with chronic illnesses, including mental health issues, should be admitted directly to their appropriate ward rather than be unnecessarily funneled through the emergency department. Nurse practitioners in … Read more on Crikey (blog) Read ...

Alternative Treatment for Mental Illness Offered at Bloomfield Practice

...  treatment for mental illness offered at Bloomfield practice “I don't treat the name of the illness, but treat the underlying cause,” said Eileen Comia, MD, Medical Director of Advance Biomedical Treatment Center, LLC. “In functional medicine, we realize that underlying causes of chronic illnesses are likely … Read more on Foothills Media Group   Depression Rehab Facilities – Subscribe the channel more Rehab Videos. http://www.youtube.com/rehabfacilities Tag:rehabilitation ankle rehabilitation exercises hips rehabilitation exercis…   Tags: rehabilitation exercises, rehab facilities, chronic illnesses, medical director, rehabilitation exercise, treatment center ...

Americans Living Longer, Not Healthier

...  living longer, not healthier Like depression, anxiety, bone and joint diseases, and chronic illnesses like diabetes and Alzheimer's. Dr. Chris Murray / Director of The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation says: “The combination of … Dr. Manny Alvarez / Sr. Managing Editor … Read more on fox2now.com G-20 Finance Chiefs See Growth as Priority Over Austerity … that their "near-term priority is to boost jobs and growth." Enlarge Image. image. Close. image. European Pressphoto Agency. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde smiles with G-20 ...

Depression.Part1

...  – This video was uploaded from an Android phone.   Treating minor depression in older adults A home-based program has proven effective in treating minor depression in older adults suffering from chronic illness. Between 15 and 20 per cent of older Americans suffer from depression, with those who have multiple illnesses or physical disability … Read more on Toronto NewsFIX Many with chronic illnesses have depression too The cost of treating a person with a chronic medical illness, such as heart disease or diabetes, jumps by around 50% if that person is also suffering from depression, doctors have warned. According to Dr Neelam Afzal and Dr Omer Shareef of the Kerry … Read more on Irish Health Read ...