Dizziness

Dizziness is a term used to describe several types of sensations, including faintness, weakness, or unsteadiness. The severe dizziness that creates the false feeling that the person or what is around them is moving is called vertigo, a condition that can affect everyday life and to which we have dedicated a separate article. Morning sickness…

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Blood pressure

Blood pressure is a force of circulating blood on the walls of arteries. Generally, we measure blood pressure in two terms systolic and diastolic. The normal blood pressure range is 120 /80mmHg. High blood pressure is 140/90mmHg or higher and low blood pressure is 90/60mmHg or lower. High blood pressure is known as a silent…

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Myths about Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, non-communicable disease that occurs when the pancreas can no longer produce insulin (or does not produce insulin at all), or when the body can no longer use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, which acts as a key that allows glucose from ingested food to move…

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Panic attacks in sleep

A panic attack is characterized by the sudden onset of intense stress or fear. These emotions intensify for about 10 minutes, after which they begin to fade. Panic attacks can occur at any time of the day or night. People can experience a panic attack without warning. Others may have frequent, unexpected attacks. Those who…

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Sleep paralysis

As a person falls asleep or wakes up, his brain sends signals to the muscles in his arms and legs to relax. In sleep paralysis, consciousness is regained, but not the person’s ability to move. According to researchers, in most cases, sleep paralysis is a sign that the stages of restful sleep are not being…

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How Practicing Gratitude Helps Recovery

While drinking has been a part of the majority of my life, so have anxiety and depression. I went from sneaking alcohol on the weekends to week-long binge drinking benders. It was a cycle that progressively got worse, and the more I drank, the worse I felt. I would have pity parties and drown in my sorrows and regrets without realizing how…

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