Posted on February 3 2010
An astonishing number of people are now diagnosed as having Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and many more realise they suffer from IBS through self-diagnosis. It is the most common condition seen by gastroenterologists and some estimates suggest that as many as ...
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Posted on January 27 2010
Multiple sclerosis (also called MS) is one of those afflictions whose cause is unknown and for which a cure has yet to be discovered. MS, also referred to as "disseminated sclerosis" or "encephalomyelitis disseminata" is a disease which leads to ...
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Posted on January 20 2010
In Western culture, death and dying is a subject usually avoided, or tiptoed-around, and yet we all know it’s inevitable. Once acknowledged and spoken about openly, it helps people to be less fearful and more accepting.
The consequences of avoidance
Emotional problems ...
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Posted on January 13 2010
Confidence, at least healthy self confidence, is something most people would like to have more often. In seeking to become more confident though, it can be useful to explore what self confidence may or may not be.
So what is confidence?
Is ...
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Posted on January 5 2010
Solicitors report a sharp up-rise in couples seeking divorce proceedings after Christmas every year, and it is reported that family relationships hit an all-time low.
Tears and tantrums not mistletoe kisses
What should be a time of happiness and joy turns out ...
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Posted on December 22 2009
Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Disease, Colitis
Crohn’s disease is both debilitating and painful. Some other connected conditions are Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Colitis. According to research it is not preventable but the unwanted symptoms of Chron’s disease may be managed and ...
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Posted on December 15 2009
Few children are totally dry at night before the age of three because the development of bladder function control is one of the slower processes, and it’s not uncommon for children to still be bed-wetting up to the age of ...
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Posted on December 7 2009
Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy
More people are choosing to stop smoking and using hypnotherapy as their quitting help method. Smoking cessation in the UK is being encouraged not only by education and the long-term effects of smoking but also by legislation and ...
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Posted on November 25 2009
One in seven couples in the UK are affected by fertility problems and failure to conceive a child. Most GP’s won’t start fertility investigations or refer patients to a specialist until at least 12 months of trying. The investigative procedures ...
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Posted on November 20 2009
Many people have suffered from one or more compulsions that they would rather not have. These compulsions might be in the form of a habit, urge or even addiction.
According to an encyclopedia’s definition, a compulsion is “obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts ...
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