I often encounter a busy adult juggling the roles of parent for several children, spouse, and employee. Then one of their parents dies (we’ll say dad for this example) and leaves the other parent to fend for themselves. Suddenly, this busy adult has one more responsibility which is to help care for their widowed mother when it becomes apparent that her mother really depended on her deceased husband for all the shopping, paying bills, and driving. Some options to consider for the daughter would be …
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Currently, surgical procedures are limited to either Deep Brain Stimulation or Ablative brain surgery.
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that is caused by an unexplained destruction of nerve cells. As a result, the remaining nerve cells cannot produce enough of the brain chemical called dopamine. Without sufficient amounts of dopamine, the nerves cannot send signals to the body that allow for movement.
A variety of techniques that promote relaxation have been shown to reduce the levels of the aforementioned circulating stress hormones. These techniques require practice in order to master them. Below are some of the most effective ones:
Stress is rampant in today’s society, and one thing we now know for sure: It can have a very detrimental effect on overall health. Numerous studies point to what stress can do to the body. Primarily, it causes the release of certain hormones – noradrenaline, adrenaline, and cortisol. Among other things, these hormones increase the heart rate and raise the blood pressure.
A migraine is a severe headache that is usually chronic. It is often accompanied by other symptoms …
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for migraines, but there are treatment options that can manage the symptoms.
The reality is that 41% of working age adults (20-65) have at least one chronic condition. Another fact is that an individual is more likely to make use of disability insurance than life insurance. Unfortunately, many patients do not take advantage of these two important Federal Laws and allow their chronic condition to progress to the point that it becomes a disability which threatens their livelihood. You can always talk to your human resource department to learn more about these programs and how it relates to your particular company.
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