Coping With Anxiety

Coping With Anxiety
People likely tend to think of anxiety as a temporary
response to some specific stimulus. For example, a person
may be described as anxious about getting some piece of
news. The reality is however that anxiety can be an
extensive condition in itself. Anxiety in this case then
isn't some temporary response, but an entrenched and
chronic condition. This sort of anxiety is actually quite
common, and is thought to be behind only depression as a
frequently occurring psychological problem.

Anxiety is actually a broad term that can potentially
describe a series of conditions. There is certainly overlap
between anxious conditions in terms of symptoms and even
treatment. Essentially, anxiety as a chronic condition
involves being in an agitated state. For some anxious
conditions, this agitation is situation specific; for other
anxious conditions, generalized anxiety in specific, a
sense of agitation seems to be nearly constant.

All people have been in an agitated state at one point or
another. It's an uncomfortable way of being, to say the
least. Considering being agitated for extended periods of
time then can give one an indication of how the person with
an anxious condition goes through their existence. As a
means of avoiding the pain and discomfort chronic anxiety
brings, people come up with different means of coping.
Self-medication is a common response in a person with an
anxious condition. This self-medication can take obvious
forms, such as intaking alcohol or drugs that have a
depressant effect.

A rather common form of self-medicating an anxious
condition, or any other emotional disturbance for that
matter, is eating. Certain types of foods especially seem
to be consumed during anxious states. Sometimes referred to
as comfort eating, these foods are often sweet and / or
high calorie. The logic behind consuming high sugar, high
calorie foods during anxiety or other distress is likely
the immediate sense of physical satisfaction these foods
provide. The problem with this coping strategy obviously is
that these kinds of foods, while possibly temporarily
easing anxiety, can physically damage the body over the
long term.

Avoidance is another not uncommon strategy for coping with
anxiety. In essence, people avoid those situations that
cause an anxious response. When the anxiety-causing
stimulus is quite common or very broad, however, avoidance
as a coping method can become especially problematic, and
can alter the way a person goes through life in a dramatic
way. Thankfully there are effective ways for overcoming
anxiety, permanently so, that are not disruptive or
harmful. Because anxiety is a quite common condition,
effective and safe treatment options are generally not
difficult to find.

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by visiting http://www.hubonline.biz/feel-better-today.htm
or http://www.hubonline.biz/healthy-mood.htm .

The Top Acne Fighting Methods of the Year

The Top Acne Fighting Methods of the Year
Millions of people around the world have this terrible skin
condition that sends them flying out of their homes,
reluctantly, to get medications, pills, lotions, creams,
and scrubs in hopes that something will work. It's a
condition that affects a huge part of the population and
can occur on anyone's skin, despite age or race. This
condition does not discriminate at all.

You probably spend hundreds of dollars a year on acne
medications in hopes that they will deliver you the results
you seek, but you probably don't get much success if you
are looking here. In this article is some information that
will narrow your search in finding a cure to your acne and
help you live an open, social life.

The difference between these methods and the conventional
ones is that instead of just targeting one type of acne,
these target all of them so they are much more effective
and fast-acting. They defeat the dirt and bacteria that
gets inside your pores before they have a chance to spread.

Before you go on ahead and try to find yourself a way of
treating your condition, let's better understand what
exactly causes it.

Acne is an inflammatory condition of the skin. This is the
top reason that most people don't know about and it's one
that dermatologists know all about.

The reason your acne doesn't just go away on its own is
because your body has a hard time fighting off the
inflammation that is occurring in the skin as well as the
zits and pimples that appear. It is a condition that also
happens underneath the skin, which is why it can sometimes
be complicated to treat.

Acne is of course caused by bacteria getting into the
millions of tiny pores on your skin, but did you know there
is more than one kind of bacteria? These different kinds of
bacteria build up on the skin, causing irritation and
breakouts. It's very important you consult a dermatologist
about this.

Excess amounts of oils on the skin is a huge cause of acne.
The reason you have these little zits and pimples in the
first place is because your glands are over producing it
which clog your pores, so try to avoid putting these oils
on your face, especially with cosmetic products and
consuming vegetable oil. To reduce the excess oil in your
body, having a healthy balanced diet is important,
consuming lots of fruits and vegetables.

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little as 3 days head on over to
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Nine Minerals to Support Your Natural Body Detox

Nine Minerals to Support Your Natural Body Detox
While supplements, superfoods and vitamins get all the
attention, minerals play an important part in your body
detox program. So what are some of the important minerals
involved with a whole body detox?

Calcium: Everyone knows that calcium is important to strong
bones and teeth, but what many don't know is calcium does a
whole lot more. The contraction of your muscles, blood
clot formations, and nerve activity all benefit from this
mineral. Calcium is also behind the absorption of vitamin
B12, enzyme activity, and the structure and function of
cell membranes. It protects your from cancer, helps all
those nutrients make it down to the cellular level, and
regulates blood pressure and heart rate. It really does do
a body good.

Magnesium: Calcium isn't the only one involved in strong
bones or muscle contraction. In addition, it functions as
a partner to vitamins B, C, and E to make them work. It is
important in a lot of different biological processes.
Helps with absorption of other minerals, effective in
reducing blood cholesterol and regulating body temperature.

Phosphorus: This is part of RNA and DNA. Like calcium and
magnesium, it plays an integral role in bones and muscle
contraction. It's important for a variety of things, such
as nerve impulses, secretion of hormones, and membrane
structure. You can't utilize fats, proteins or
carbohydrates without it and it is a helper to the
B-complex vitamins. The use of this mineral is dependent
on Vitamin D.

Manganese: As with the other minerals, an important part of
bone health. It also supports your body's natural ability
to produce insulin, and therefore plays in an important
role in regulating blood sugar. This mineral activates
enzymes to use vitamin C. It is also a catalyst regarding
the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. Fats,
proteins, and carbohydrates can't metabolize without it.

Boron: Keeps away osteoporosis.

Zinc: If blueberries are a superfood, zinc could be called
a super mineral. Over 200 enzymes require it to function.
It is important in the production of RNA and DNA. In
addition to this, it is important to the structure and
function of cell membranes. It helps your cells
regenerate, and is good all around for growth. Your body
needs zinc for your immune system, skin, vision, taste and
smell. Don't leave home without it!

Chromium: Pass the sugar, sugar! Chromium plays an
important part in using glucose. It assists in binding
insulin to cells which allows cellular glucose uptake. It
decreases the insulin requirement in diabetics. It does
some work with carbs too.

Iodine: This mineral is essential to your thyroid, which in
turn affects your basal metabolic rate. It helps burn fat,
turn beta-carotene to vitamin A, and helps with the
absorption of carbs from the small intestine.

Potassium: Helps transmit nerve impulses. It also helps
the release of insulin and makes those digestive enzymes
work right. Important in balancing fluids, and stimulates
kidneys to remove toxins. An important part of any whole
body detox.

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John Khu is a health enthusiast and author of a new eBook
titled "Body Detox Tips". He is devoted to educate others
on the benefit of body detoxification. He is also the
owner of the website called http://www.bodydetoxtips.com
which provides complete and up-to-date information.

Herniated Disc Treatment - A New Approach

Herniated Disc Treatment - A New Approach
Herniated disc sufferers have traditionally had the
treatment options of medication, physical therapy, spinal
injections, and/or surgery, and because of the limited
effectiveness of these approaches, many simply have had to
learn to live with the pain. But a new option is now
available and while not appropriate or effective for every
person with a herniated disc, it does represent a huge leap
in effectiveness and safety in treating herniated discs.

Spinal decompression is a new form of spinal traction.
Traction has been used for many years in the treatment of
herniated discs, but with minimal effects in many cases,
and it even aggravated symptoms in some patients. The
problem with regular traction is that it activates the
body's muscle guarding response and can trigger muscle
spasm, which produces pain and may even result in increased
pressure on herniated discs.

Spinal decompression has solved these problems though.
Although still technically traction machines, true spinal
decompression systems pull very slowly and gradually in
order to keep the muscles relaxed and avoid triggering
spasm. In addition, the more advanced of the spinal
decompression systems also have computer-controlled motors
and have sensors to measure the body's resistance to
treatment. Any hint of muscle contraction sensed by the
system causes it to reduce its pull and allow the body to
relax again. The most advanced of these systems can
respond to what the body is doing in an amazing 1/17th of a
second. Since the body's reactions take place in
approximately 1/5th of a second, these advanced spinal
decompression systems can modify treatment before the
muscles can spasm, allowing for comfortable herniated disc
relief.

This ability to avoid the body's muscle spasm response
allows spinal decompression systems to dramatically lower
the pressure within a herniated disc. In fact, disc
pressure is actually dropped into the negative pressure
range, creating a suction that pulls the bulging disc
material back towards the center of the disc and away from
sensitive nerves. In addition, fluid and nutrients are
pulled into the disc from the surrounding tissues, and this
assists in disc healing. Over time and repeated
treatments, the herniated disc material is pulled back in,
and the healing of the disc provides stabilization of the
outer wall of the disc to prevent further bulging.

The frequency and duration of spinal decompression
treatment will vary depending on the age and condition of
the patient, the severity of the herniated disc, and the
number of herniated discs. Spinal decompression can be
used in both the lumbar and cervical spine very effectively.

Statistically, spinal decompression with the more advanced
machines, and with appropriate patient selection has a
success rate of 80-90%, and of those who are successfully
treated, the results hold up well long-term in most cases.
Given the success rate and the fact that the most common
side-effect is some temporary post-treatment muscle
soreness, spinal decompression is often the best option in
herniated disc treatment.

Unfortunately, the aggressive advertising and hype, and
inapproriate use of spinal decompression by some health
care practitioners in recent years has led to unrealistic
patient expectations and crackdowns by regulatory agencies
on advertising claims that have sullied the reputation of
spinal decompression. While spinal decompression does
represent a major advance in the treatment of herniated
discs, it is not a cure-all, it is not 100% effective, and
it is not appropriate for every patient.

Spinal decompression, when used appropriately, does produce
enough improvement and disc healing in the vast majority of
cases to allow patients to resume normal lives and return
to most activities (even playing golf or tennis and working
in the yard), but it does not restore a herniated disc to
100% normal. No treatment can. Even the
still-experimental disc replacement surgery does not
restore the spine to a normal condition and future back
problems following disc replacement are to be expected.
Overwork, poor posture, or failure to use good bending and
lifting techniques can set the stage for a recurrence of
disc problems no matter how good the results of treatment
are initially.

With appropriate patient selection and by giving patients
realistic expectations, spinal decompression providers can
supply a very safe and effective treatment option for those
with a herniated disc.

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Dr. George Best was one of the first to offer spinal
decompression in the San Antonio, Texas area. For more
information on treatment for a herniated disc, sciatica, or
other disc-related conditions, please visit his herniated
disc website at http://www.spinesa.com/bulgingdisc.html .

Modern Disease and How to Prevent it.

Modern Disease and How to Prevent it.
In my business marketing nutritional and detox products to
those interested in alternate ways to stay healthy, I see a
common pattern connected with many disease states. While we
are prohibited from making any claims with regard to any
particular disease, it is becoming increasingly obvious
that there are some basic causes of premature illness and
aging and that many of these are preventable.

You are probably aware that many are becoming dissatisfied
with the medical approach to health and healing and seeking
alternate sources. They scour the internet to find an
amazing array of cures and potions with all sorts of
unsubstantiated claims. Many of these come from people who
took a particular product, had a dramatic health
improvement and decided they had an obligation to tell
everyone their story. I am a little different.

I entered the world of supplementation as a business. My
background in natural health stems from colonic irrigations
that in a few days eliminated symptoms for my partner
Medical Science gave up on. In fact, like many people, she
was told that she had a mental problem and that she should
see a Psychiatrist! It opened up a whole new way of living.
Some 25 years later I am in perfect health, do combat
classes and play tennis flat out, and look forward to a
long and rewarding life with our 2 year old daughter. I am
just about to turn 56.

I have dealt with thousands of people and seen many
dramatic changes with a number of products. There is a
common scenario with just about everyone. A little
physiology will explain.

Since the 1920s there have been thousands of chemicals
introduced into our environment. Some of these get into the
water supply, air, and food chain. Even in minute amounts,
many of these are extremely toxic and when ingested can
affect our metabolism dramatically. If you don't believe
that a small amount of toxins can make a huge difference
consider this.

A small tick bite can kill a small child. A tiny amount of
some substances can kill an adult. Ecstasy can alter your
state of mind. Medications can have a dramatic effect on
how you feel. Mercury is unsafe in any amount. We are
exposed to this constantly and most of us don't even know
it.

So what happens in the body. All health begins at the
cellular level. Healthy cells make healthy organs which
make healthy bodies. Toxins are unnatural and attach
themselves to cell receptors, blocking normal healthy cell
function. The cells then get confused and our immune system
which is meant to regulate the cells, begins to break down.
When this reaches a certain level, we can no longer deal
with the toxic load and we get sick.

Having unhealthy cells also puts a huge drain on nutrients
in the body. We tend to use up nutrition to try to combat
the toxicity, hence no matter how much good stuff we take,
we may not have enough available for energy.

The secret is the toxic body burden - the amount of toxins
in our body. Each of us has a different tolerance level -
the point at which we notice this is going on. All of us
are affected - even if we don't know it. It is said that
when we die our bodies decompose slower due to 6 pounds of
preservatives and other toxins we accumulated over our
lifetime.

How does this work? Our first line of defense is the colon.
This organ is designed to collect toxic waste from the body
and eliminate it. If the colon becomes clogged due to
insufficient fiber, excessive use of medications, an acidic
body, or heavy metals and toxins killing off the good
bacteria that absorb the toxins, two things can happen.
First the colon can start to break down. This can be
irregular bowel movements, appendicitis (the appendix is
meant to regulate toxins in the bowel) or worse still
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, colon Cancer and other more
serious diseases. When the bowel becomes overloaded, the
next organs to break down are the liver and kidneys. These
are meant to process blood and other fluids to remove
excess toxins. So typically one has problems with the
colon. These spread to the liver, then kidneys, and then
other organs break down.

What do we do about it? Because many of the chemicals we
consume are unnatural, we are not designed to deal with
them, certainly in the quantities we are exposed to. Step 1
is to remove the toxins and reduce the toxic load. Step 2
is to replace missing nutrients to rebuild health. Without
step 1, step 2 has limited success. When someone is toxic,
adding additional toxic medication or laxatives doesn't
really make sense, does it.

No matter what else you do, I would suggest the following
logical detox process.

Drink plenty of water. The minimum for good health is 8-10
glasses a day. This will assist in diluting toxins in the
body and enable more to be eliminated.

Make sure you have a high fiber diet. A good measure is at
least one bowel movement daily. A good 3 month Bowel
Cleanse Program can make a huge difference here. Make sure
it contains herbs of parasite elimination and bowel
reconditioning - not just a quick cleanse.

Whether we like it or not, we are exposed to agricultural
chemicals and heavy metals. These are particularly
difficult to shift. The safest and most effective way I
know of is a new technology - liquid Zeolite. These
volcanic minerals capture toxins at the cellular level and
eliminate them. There are many types and we can direct you
to information that compares different products.

You choice of vitamin and mineral supplements is personal.
There are many good products out there. Choose something as
close to its natural state as possible, and remember the
more raw fruits and vegetables you consume, the better your
health will be.

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John Gaydon has been researching Natural Health for over 25
years. His conclusion is that toxins pay a large part in
health challenges. You can contact John at john@pems.com.au
or find out more about his recommended Bowel Cleanse and
Heavy Metal Detox products at http://www.pems.com.au

Don't I Get Fat When I Eat at Night?

Don't I Get Fat When I Eat at Night?
How many times have you asked this question? How many times
have I been asked this question? Too many times to count.
So let's straighten this out for you once and for all.
You will NOT gain weight if you eat after 8 pm unless you
have eaten more calories than you body has used (or unless
you have a thyroid and/or other metabolic condition that
can only be diagnosed by a health care provider).

Let me explain the concept of energy balance-energy, in
this case, meaning calories. Weight is a balance of intake
and expenditure. Intake means the number of calories you
consume; expenditure is the number of calories your body
uses. When intake is greater than expenditure, you gain
weight. When intake is less than expenditure, you lose
weight. When intake equals expenditure, your weight should
stay the same.

Of course there are a number of factors that can affect
this somewhat simple view of weight control, but for the
average person, the math is simple. Calories in versus
calories out.

But let's look at what ELSE happens when you eat after 8pm
(or 7pm, or 6 pm-depending on which diet book you have
recently read). If you are eating later in the evening,
chances are you won't be hungry when you get up the next
morning. What happens then? You probably skip breakfast.
Several things go on, physically and mentally, when you
skip breakfast. Physically-you metabolism, the rate at
which your body burns calories, slows down. As I have said
before, when you skip a meal, you body doesn't know if this
"fast" is voluntary or involuntary. It will act to
conserve every calorie it gets by slowing down the rate at
which you burn calories. So in effect, your attempt to
skip the meal to "make up" for the extra calories you may
have eaten last night only serves to sabotage you.
Psychologically-you set yourself up to overeat later. If
you skip breakfast-you will eventually get hungry. Chances
are that you will, on a subconscious level, say "well, I
didn't eat breakfast, so it's all right to eat this candy
bar." In the end, you wind up consuming more calories than
if you would have simply had a small breakfast of, say, a
piece of toast and peanut butter, or a small bowl of cereal.

There are a few risks associated with eating later at
night, especially if you go to bed shortly after eating.
One of those risks is developing reflux, more commonly
known as heartburn. See, digestion works better WITH
gravity, and if you eat a big meal and then lay down,
you're still digesting food, but now your body is level,
making if more difficult for food to move down the
digestive tract. Oh, it will get where it needs to go, but
in the mean time, it may wear down some of the tissue of
your upper digestive tract and cause you to develop
heartburn.

When I was growing up, we always had dinner at 6pm (don't
ask my family about regular eating time, OK?). Right after
dinner, dad would then lie down on the couch, watch the
news and take a short nap. Years later, he developed a
strong case of reflux, and it wasn't because he ate late
and went to bed early; it was because he would lie down
right after a meal. The recommendation is to wait at LEAST
two hours after a meal before lying down to reduce your
risk of developing reflux.

So, will you gain weight from eating after 8pm? While I
can't make you any promises, (and barring any unusual
medical conditions) I can tell you that as long as you eat
the same or fewer calories than your body uses, you won't
gain weight. Just remember, if you do eat later in the
day, don't lie down for a few hours,

Hey, maybe this would be a good time for a short walk?

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With Food™, as well as access to interesting articles and
links to nutritional resource websites, visit=>
http://www.AtPeaceWithFood.com/freetips.html

The Best Stretch to Reduce Knee Pain for Runners

The Best Stretch to Reduce Knee Pain for Runners
At any one time something like 30% of runners are injured.
That is quite an amazing statistic and was presented to me
by world leading running coach (and POSE method inventor)
Nicholas Romanov.

What causes this problem is a number of issues and too
large (probably a whole books worth) an issue to discuss
here.

Hands up if you run and have suffered from knee pain at
some time or another!!

Don't worry you are not on your own as I alluded to above,
many people who are runners struggle with injury's that
stop them running or competing at some point.

What that means is that you are not able to do what you
love or need to do (especially if you're training for an
event)!!

Most people tell themselves they're just being 'whimps' and
run through it. Other people don't develop problems for a
long time, but believe me when I tell you, if you don't
have the right amount of hip extension you will definitely
develop some form of injury...at some point!!

Hip extension is essential for good running mechanics.

If you are not sure what hip extension is then stand up,
with your feet together. Lift one foot off the floor and
with a straight (or bent) knee push that foot back so that
your thigh moves backwards...that's hip extension.

If you don't have enough hip extension then you'll have to
compensate for it some where else in the body (usually the
low back, but that's for another day).

With this lack of hip extension you are more likely to over
use the muscles around the knee and this is where the
problem lies.

When you start to overuse any muscles you put the body in a
position where it changes the balance. Joints need balance
between the muscles in order to make sure that they stay in
the right alignment and no undue 'stresses' are placed into
the joint.

I work in a busy sports injuries clinic
(www.kineticfitness.co.uk) and I would have to say that the
physiotherapists I work with tell me that in 90% of cases
knee pain, that people report, has nothing to do with any
degenerative problems around the ligaments, tendons or
cartilage.

Most of these 'presenting' knee pain patients are actually
people who have massively got their muscle balance out of
kilter.

So what can you do about it?

Apart from following a corrective exercise plan, one of the
first things we have these people work on is increasing
their hip extension range of movement.

I know, you hate stretching!!

That's because human beings tend to gravitate towards the
things they like doing most and avoid the things they like
doing least.

If you don't stretch it's probably because you find
stretching hard and painful. Well unfortunately you are
the type of people who need to do more of it.

So the key is to put the muscles like the quadriceps and
hip flexors in a position that will maximally get them to
stretch and relax.

This is my absolute favourite hip flexor stretch and an
essential for all runners to do.

I've put it on you tube so that you can see it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5uz3DE-FEc

Just in case you can't get on there, here's a brief
description:

1. Place your foot on a bench or a Swiss ball so that your
laces are in contact with the surface, and the knee of that
leg is on the floor (your leg will have a V angle). 2.
The other leg should be in front of you with the foot on
the floor so that you are in a lunge like position. 3. Keep
the back straight and the buttock on the same side (leg
that is being stretched) clenched. 4. You will feel a
strong stretch up the front of the thigh anywhere from the
knee to the front of the hip, it really depends where you
are tightest. 5. Make sure that you are 'tipping' the
pelvis (tuck your bum under your body) so that you are
stretching the thigh and not compensating for the movement
in your low back. You will know you are doing this if you
have a big low back curve. 6. The low back should be
relatively flat or slightly rounded. 7. Hold for 30 to 60
seconds.

I really recommend that you watch the video as it will
really explain it better.

One of my clients called Rachel was suffering with some
really bad knee pain. She was referred to me by a sports
physician because she was suffering from patellar
tendonitis.

One of the first things I got her to do was this exact
stretch. She now does this on a daily basis; in fact she
should be doing it at least twice a day. That's because
she works all day sat at a desk.

This means that not only have her muscles adapted to the
lack of flexibility at her hip, but she gets the double
whammy of making them tight and short all day long at work.

You don't need to do this stretch for hours on end simply
complete it a couple of times a day to really get the
muscles up the front of the leg relaxed and lengthened.
You should start to feel some of the pressure and tension
in the knee releasing the more you do it.

This obviously is not a panacea for knee pain but is
definitely one of the easiest and simplest places to start.

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Alex Poole helps his clients reach their half marathon
goals whether that is to complete their first or beat their
PB. Educated at Loughborough Uni he used physiological
research and his strength coaching to develop his
successful running programme.
http://www.halfmarathonfitnessblueprint.com

Open Head Injury, Skull Fractures and TBI

Open Head Injury, Skull Fractures and TBI
Though traumatic brain injury does not always involve a
fractured skull, the term "open head injury" is used when
the affected individual's skull is penetrated by an object,
such as a bullet or bone fragment. This differs from a
"closed brain injury", which involves a non-invasive blow
to the head through sports, a car accident, or another
incident. The term "open head injury" actually refers to
the condition of the skull rather than that of the brain;
there are different grades of severity in traumatic brain
injury of both the open and closed varieties. Open head
injury is usually diagnosed with the help of x-rays or
other technology such as CAT scans or tomography.

Side Effects of Open Head Injury

When the skull is broken, the delicate tissues of the brain
are exposed to further harm in the form of infections or
further injury during other blows. In addition, bone
fragments remaining from a traumatic brain injury such as a
fall or car accident can move around and injure the brain
after the initial traumatic event. While a fracture in the
skull can actually give the brain room to swell without
negatively impacting the brain, the brain is at risk for
infections in exposed tissue. In addition, an open head
injury can lead to more severe side effects such as
seizures, dementia or even paralysis.

Types of Skull Fractures

There are almost as many varieties of skull fractures as
there are ways in which the skull can be broken. The two
major varieties of skull fracture in open head injuries are
simple "linear" skull fractures and depressed skull
fractures.

Linear Fractures

The term "linear skull fracture" is used to refer to a
straightforward crack or break in the skull. Linear
fractures may be relatively minor and require little or no
treatment, though doctors will still want to diagnose and
treat the potential damage caused to the brain upon impact
and breakage of the skull. The placement of linear
fractures is important; when a linear skull fracture
extends into the sinus cavity, it may cause leakage of
cerebrospinal fluid through the ears or nose and may
require insertion of a drainage device. If the linear skull
fracture occurs near the base of the skull, it may cause
other complications such as nerve or artery damage.

Depressed Skull Fractures

The term "depressed skull fracture" is used to refer to a
situation in which the broken bone presses down into or on
top of the brain. Depressed skull fractures are common in
victims of traumatic brain injury whose heads have been
struck with blunt objects. A depressed skull fracture can
be compared to a "dent" in the skull; surgery is usually
required if the depth of the dent equals or exceeds the
thickness of the skull bone which surrounds it.

Treating Open Head Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury

There are several options for the victims of open head
injuries and related brain damage. As stated above, some
patients may require surgical intervention if the skull is
depressed beyond repair or to remove errant bone shards
that can threaten further brain injury. Bone fragments may
be removed or replaced with synthetic skull pieces to
protect the fragile brain tissue. In addition, some
patients whose open head injuries are never repaired may
have to wear a helmet to prevent re-injury in the case of a
fall due to a seizure or other event.

If You've Suffered From Open Head Injury or TBI

If you have suffered from brain injury due to a skull
fracture or other open head injury, you may be eligible for
compensation and damages to make up for medical expenses,
lost wages, and future medical care. Contact an experienced
brain injury attorney for more information on filing your
traumatic brain injury claim and recovering damages for
traumatic brain injury side effects.

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Depression Can Sap Physical Energy

Depression Can Sap Physical Energy
Depression is the most common psychological problem in the
US. Estimates vary, but it's generally presumed that twenty
percent of US adults are depressed. Though it may not sound
like a lot when stated as a percentage, as an actual number
twenty percent of the US adult population amounts to tens
of millions of people. With numbers that high, it wouldn't
be a great stretch to refer to depression as an epidemic.

One of the problems with depression is treatment. In
actuality, depression is typically a highly treatable
condition with an impressive treatment success rate. Though
not every person responds equally well to every type of
depression treatment, it's a good bet that most people with
depression will find success with either one, or a
combination of, depression treatments. This is significant
because there are a number of treatments for depression
available, including but not limited to so-called talk
therapy and pharmaceutical treatments.

The problem with depression treatment is that most people
with depression don't get any sort of treatment at all.
There are certainly a number of different potential reasons
for this, including the stigma that still exists about
admitting to being depressed. Another reason for lack of
treatment for depression however is likely due to a lack of
motivation. Though people may tend to consider depression a
purely psychological condition, it actually manifests in
physical ways too, one of which is sapping a person of
desire. People who become depressed can become so listless
that physical activity may seem almost overwhelming.

There may be a tendency to label the depressed person as
being in some sort of funk or even being temporarily lazy,
but the frequency of lethargy within depressed people
leaves little doubt that physical inertia is in fact a
genuine symptom of depression itself, and not something
separate. Acknowledging that a lack of motivation and will
is a symptom of depression is one thing, but dealing with
the reality of such a state is something else entirely. A
depressed person who is behaving in a listless fashion can
be a source of great frustration to people who care for him
or her, and even to the depressed person himself or
herself. The thinking seems to go that the person who's
feeling depressed should just will him or herself into
action, and again, even the depressed person can share in
this sort of critical thinking.

Frustrating though it may be, it's important to keep in
mind that a lack of energy and physical action is a
legitimate symptom of depression. Though this inertia can
be difficult to deal with for everyone involved, the good
news is that physical energy and will typically returns to
a depressed person once treatment for depression is
initiated.

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Zinn Jeremiah is a freelance author. Find help for
depression by visiting
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Best Ways to Do Intervals

Best Ways to Do Intervals
If you haven't heard of interval training, then you are
about to learn of the best way to burn body fat fast.
Interval training is better than cardio (research-proven!)
for fat loss. It does the job faster, and the workouts are
shorter.

So first, let me explain what interval training is all
about. It's harder than regular cardio, but also easier.
And an interval training workout is always shorter than a
long, slow, boring cardio workout.

Here's how the interval training workout breaks down.

Start with a 5-minute warm-up. As I mention later, you can
use almost any cardio machine, as well as other traditional
methods of cardio.

After your warmup, you are now ready for your first work
interval. At this time, you'll increase the intensity to a
harder-than-normal-cardio pace, something you can maintain
for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, you will decrease the
intensity to a very easy pace for 60-120 seconds.

That is one interval, and should be repeated 3-6 times and
then followed by a cooldown.

An interval can be any length, from 5 seconds to 5 minutes,
but for fat loss, I generally stick to 30-60 seconds of
work followed by 60-120 seconds of rest.

One of the most common questions I get about interval
training is, "What is the best equipment to use for
interval training?"

Without considering anything else, for maximum results,
treadmill sprinting is best. Sprinting is a total body
exercise - it's not just your legs that are working hard.
Your abs, your arms, and your back on working hard to push
you forward.

So sprinting results in a lot of "turbulence" applied to
the muscles of the body. Not only does that burn a lot of
calories in the workout, but it boosts your metabolism and
burns calories and fat for a long time after exercise.

However, the treadmill has several logistical problems
(i.e. difficulty changing speeds, possibility of falling
off) and sprinting has a greater risk of injury (due to the
high velocity nature of the movement).

Therefore, I prefer stationary cycling against a heavy
resistance (allowing for 80-100 RPM to be achieved during
the work interval). This provides the optimal combination
of intensity and safety.

With the bike, you still apply a lot of turbulence to the
big leg muscles, ensuring lots of fat and calorie burning.
All this with a lot less risk of falling (please tell me
you won't fall off a stationary bike!) and an easier time
changing speeds.

All other machines and methods are generally accepted,
however if you find you are NOT getting results, than your
interval training method should be evaluated and perhaps
you should experiment with another option.

To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the elliptical machine.
I'd rather someone use the bike or the treadmill. However,
if you have knee problems, this machine is great for
allowing you to work hard without any extra pounding on
your joints.

Rowing machines are good if you are an experienced rower.
Elliptical machines are okay, but in my experience, have
not given the same results as the bike or treadmill.

You can also swim, but this only seems to work if you are
actually a good swimmer.

With interval training, you will get more results in less
time than with slow, boring cardio. And now you know the
best machines for interval training for fat loss.

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http://www.turbulencetraining.com . Find out how to use fat
burning bodyweight circuits in place of interval training.