When we think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we usually think of this only affecting war veterans and soldiers. However, it is more common than you think. In fact, about 8% of the American population have PTSD (around 24.5 million people) in the United States. Even children can get PTSD, especially those who experience traumatic episodes such as domestic abuse, violent accidents, or a natural disaster like tornadoes, floods, or fires. People who suffer from PTSD also have higher-than-normal rates of healthcare concerns, including physical ailments such as heart attack, stroke, ulcers, and high blood pressure.
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You may have noticed that in recent years there have been many new products aimed at treating women’s gynecological problems. In fact, so prevalent are the adverts and crowded the shelves in this section of the pharmacy, you could be forgiven for thinking women are constantly at odds with their reproductive organs! What you need to bear in mind is that pharmaceutical companies are in business to make money. That’s a perfectly legitimate goal, and without their work, we would not have many of the excellent modern drugs we do now. However, it also means that you will find a wide range of medicines available that you may not necessarily need. So how should you look after your gynecological health?
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The media is full of advice on how to live a healthy lifestyle, and unless you’ve been living in a very remote part of the world, the collective obsession with health can’t have escaped your notice. What’s interesting is that despite the warnings of what can happen if you don’t look after yourself, people still eat high-calorie diets, and engage in harmful behaviors like smoking, taking drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption. The way so many people struggle with diets is a good indication of how hard it can be to do what’s best for your body, and the increasing rates of stress-related illness are an example of the same effect on mental health. Why is it so hard to do what’s good for you?
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Estrogen is found mostly in females as it is the female sex hormone. On the other hand, testosterone is the male sex hormone. The two hormones are responsible for setting apart male and female characteristics. Men also have estrogen but when it rises higher than testosterone, it becomes a problem. Its rapid increase throws off the balance causing development of negative side effects. Estrogen blocker is the supplement taken to lower the estrogen levels. Below are some of the benefits:
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Life is full of ups and downs. Some days are spent laughing with friends, whereas bad events on other days may seem like it’s the end of the world. It’s completely normal to not go through life having a smile permanently plastered on your face. However, enduring the bad days and negativity should not become your norm.
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A beautiful, healthy smile is something that isn’t hard to get today. With the help of the right dentist, you can have the perfect set of teeth you’ve always wanted.
But to have a smile that truly complements and enhances your particular look, personality, and lifestyle, you will have to undergo a special dental procedure called a smile makeover.
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Healthcare systems in many countries are straining to cope with rising patient numbers and their medical and pharmaceutical needs. This presents growing problems across the board, from staffing to medicine, equipment supplies and the level of healthcare individual hospitals and clinics provide — these are essential to maintaining world-class services as well as preventing the devastating effects of medical malpractice on patients and healthcare centres.
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