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05/11/2021

Why We Still Use “Organic Causes”: Results From a Survey of Psychiatrists and Residents.

The diagnostic category of “organic disorders” was officially removed from the psychiatric nosology in DSM-IV, published in 1994. Despite this change, physicians continue to use the term “organic causes” to refer to medical and neurological causes of psychiatric symptoms, and it remains part of the ICD-10 classification. In the context of increasing integration of psychiatric disorders within a medical and neuroscientific framework, the reasons behind the ongoing use of this term (reminiscent of mind-body dualism) have to be clarified. The authors conducted a survey of 391 Canadian psychiatrists and psychiatric residents to understand attitudes and beliefs related to this terminology and then applied qualitative and quantitative analyses. Results showed that the terminology is used by the majority (55.9%) of psychiatrists and residents for two main reasons: out of a habit that begins in residency training and because of the belief that other specialties do not fully understand alternative terminology. The authors found that some psychiatrists are concerned that their patients will not receive adequate investigation unless it is made clear through the use of the “organic cause” term that other medical causes of psychiatric symptoms are suspected. The use of the “organic cause” term was predicted by being of younger age, performing emergency department calls, and finding alternative terminology difficult to use. These findings highlight the importance of reflecting on and discussing the effect of this terminology used in psychiatry.

When the first DSM was published in 1952, mental disorders were divided into two major groups: “disorders caused by or associated with impairment of brain tissue function,” and “disorders of the psychogenic origin or without clearly defined physical cause or structural change in the brain.” The first category, referred to as “organic syndromes,” included symptoms caused by infection, intoxication, or trauma; the second category included depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. As reviewed by Bürgy,1 these categorizations were in turn based on a tradition dating back to the work of Möbius, who made a distinction between “endogenous” and “exogenous” psychoses in 1892. This distinction was maintained by authors such as Kraepelin, Jaspers, and Bonhoeffer and then crystallized by “Burke's equation of exogenous and somatogenic.”

17/10/2021

Mental Health Program.

Under the leadership of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a longtime champion for the rights of people with mental illnesses, the Carter Center's Mental Health Program works to promote awareness about mental health issues, inform public policy, achieve equity for mental health care comparable to other health care, and reduce stigma and discrimination against those with mental illnesses.

How Common are Mental Illnesses?
Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States and around the world. Around one in five American adults experience some form of mental illness.

Even the most serious mental health conditions can be treated, however, allowing people to better contribute to their families and communities.

Our Strategy
The Mental Health Program uses the Center's convening power to bring together health leaders and organizations to discuss important public policy issues facing mental health and substance use care systems nationwide and at the state level. In addition, the Mental Health Program is part of an international effort to reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with mental health and substance use conditions. The Center works with key partners at the government and community levels to help build sustainable mental health care infrastructure in post-conflict Liberia.

15/10/2021

5 benefits of regular physical activity?

1. Exercise controls weight
Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn.

Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none at all. To reap the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day — take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key.

2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases
Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent high blood pressure? No matter what your current weight is, being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, and it decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Regular exercise helps prevent or manage many health problems and concerns, including:

Stroke
Metabolic syndrome
High blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes
Depression
Anxiety
Many types of cancer
Arthritis
Falls
It can also help improve cognitive function and helps lower the risk of death from all causes.

3. Exercise improves mood
Need an emotional lift? Or need to destress after a stressful day? A gym session or brisk walk can help. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.

You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

4. Exercise boosts energy
Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance.

Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.

5. Exercise promotes better sleep
Struggling to snooze? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep. Just don't exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to go to sleep.

15/10/2021

Healthy Eating Benefits?

A healthy diet may help to prevent certain long-term (chronic) diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It may also help to reduce your risk of developing some cancers and help you to keep a healthy weight. This leaflet explains the principles of a healthy diet. It is general advice for most people. The advice may be different for certain groups of people, including pregnant women, people with certain health problems or those with special dietary requirements.

Food groups
Your body needs energy to work normally and keep you alive. You obtain this energy from nutrients in the food that you eat - mostly, carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Minerals and vitamins are other nutrients that are also important in your diet to help your body stay healthy.

It is important to find the right balance between these different nutrients to achieve maximum health benefits (see below). A balanced diet generally contains food from each of the following food groups:

Starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, etc.
Fruit and vegetables.
Milk and dairy foods.
Protein foods. These include meat, fish, eggs and other non-dairy sources of protein (including nuts, tofu, beans, pulses, etc).
Fatty and sugary foods are the fifth food group that you eat. However, only a small amount of what you eat should be made up from fatty and sugary foods.

In addition to the above, having plenty of fibre and water in your diet is also important for your health.

14/10/2021

Food supplements
A third of the population living in western countries take food supplements regularly.

A vitamin boost to prepare for winter, omega-3 to perk up your memory before an exam, or calcium to strengthen bones… Successful advertising campaigns have made taking food supplements second nature in today’s world. The number of consumers worldwide is growing just as fast as the variety of products and their alleged effects. More than half of all adults take them in the United States, with women and the elderly comprising the majority of consumers. In Europe, rates of consumption are 59% in Denmark, 43% in Germany, 20% in France and 9% in Spain.1

Yet what exactly is a food supplement? It is a concentrated source of nutrients, either vitamins (especially A, B, C, D and E), minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, sodium, copper etc.) or other substances that have a nutritional or physiological effect. As their name suggests, food supplements are not intended to replace a varied and balanced diet, but to supplement it. They come in all shapes and forms, such as capsules, lozenges, tablets, powders, vials of liquid etc., and are sold in chemist’s, in supermarkets, over the Internet and sometimes in specialised stores (such as General Nutrition Centers in the United States).

In the same way as consumption varies, the classification of dietary supplements also differs from one country to another. According to Pierre-Yves Rodondi of the IUMSP University Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine in Lausanne, Switzerland, “Several European countries and the United States classify herbal products as food supplements. In other European countries, such as Switzerland, plant-based preparations are monitored by the authorities and are not considered to be food.” Therefore, plants such as kava, St John’s wort, and valerian are available in American supermarkets, but not necessarily in Europe.

13/10/2021

Health Benefits of Moringa?

Moringa oleifera is a plant native to northern India that can also grow in other tropical and sub-tropical places, like Asia and Africa. Folk medicine has used the leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots of this plant for centuries.

It's traditionally been used as a remedy for such conditions as:

Diabetes
Long-lasting inflammation
Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
Joint pain
Heart health
Cancer
Are There Health Benefits?
Moringa has many important vitamins and minerals. The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas. It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle.

It's also packed with antioxidants, substances that can protect cells from damage and may boost your immune system. There's some evidence that some of these antioxidants can also lower blood pressure and reduce fat in the blood and body.

Uses of Moringa
So far, much of the research on moringa has used animals as test subjects. We don't know if the results would be the same with humans. Researchers are working to find out exactly how extracts from this tree affect people,but early studies show it may help with:

Rheumatoid arthritis: Moringa leaf extract may lower fluid swelling, redness, and pain.

Diabetes: Several early studies show that insulin-like proteins found in moringa may help lower blood sugar. Plant chemicals found in the leaves might help the body process sugar better, and it may affect how the body releases insulin.

12/10/2021

Vitamin C: Why is it important?

Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for health. It helps form and maintains bones, skin, and blood vessels. It is also an antioxidant.

Vitamin C occurs naturally in some foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C supplements are also available.

Other names for vitamin C include L-ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, and L-ascorbate.

In this article, learn more about why we need vitamin C, how much we need, and where to find it.

Why do we need vitamin C

Vitamin C is water-soluble, and the body does not store it. To maintain adequate levels of vitamin C, people need to consume food that contains it every day.

The body needs vitamin C for various functions. Here are some of them:

It helps the body produce collagen, L-carnitine, and some neurotransmitters.
As an antioxidant, it helps remove unwanted substances known as reactive oxidative species (ROS) from the body.
It helps the body absorb iron.
It boosts the immune system.
It enhances wound healing.
ROS are substances such as free radicals that result from natural bodily processes, exposure to pollution, and other factors. They can lead to oxidative stress, which can, in turn, cause cell damage.

Vitamin C’s antioxidant activity may help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of developing various conditions, including some cancers.

The body needs vitamin C to produce collagen. This is the main component of connective tissue and makes up 1–2% of muscle tissue.

Collagen is a vital component in fibrous tissues such as:

tendons
ligaments
skin
the cornea
cartilage
bones
the gut
blood vessels
Low levels of vitamin C in the body can lead to scurvy. Symptoms of scurvy include swollen joints, bleeding gums and loose teeth, anemia, and tiredness.

10/10/2021

Impressive Ways Vitamin C Benefits Your Body.

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning your body can’t produce it. Yet, it has many roles and has been linked to impressive health benefits.

It’s water-soluble and found in many fruits and vegetables, including oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach.

The recommended daily intake for vitamin C is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men (1Trusted Source).

While it’s commonly advised to get your vitamin C intake from foods, many people turn to supplements to meet their needs.

Here are 7 scientifically proven benefits of taking a vitamin C supplement.

09/10/2021

Science-Based Health Benefits of Moringa oleifera
Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years.

It is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds.

So far, scientists have only investigated a fraction of the many reputed health benefits.

Here are 6 health benefits of Moringa oleifera that are supported by scientific research.

1. Moringa oleifera Is Very Nutritious
Moringa oleifera is a fairly large tree native to North India.

It goes by a variety of names, such as drumstick tree, horseradish tree or ben oil tree.

Almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines.

This especially applies to the leaves and pods, which are commonly eaten in parts of India and Africa (1Trusted Source).

Below is a photo of Moringa oleifera leaves, powder and capsules:

Moringa leaves are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. One cup of fresh, chopped leaves (21 grams) contains (2Trusted Source):

Protein: 2 grams
Vitamin B6: 19% of the RDA
Vitamin C: 12% of the RDA
Iron: 11% of the RDA
Riboflavin (B2): 11% of the RDA
Vitamin A (from beta-carotene): 9% of the RDA
Magnesium: 8% of the RDA
In Western countries, the dried leaves are sold as dietary supplements, either in powder or capsule form.

Compared to the leaves, the pods are generally lower in vitamins and minerals. However, they are exceptionally rich in vitamin C. One cup of fresh, sliced pods (100 grams) contains 157% of your daily requirement.

The diet of people in developing nations sometimes lacks vitamins, minerals and protein. In these countries, Moringa oleifera can be an important source of many essential nutrients.

However, there is one downside: Moringa leaves may also contain high levels of antinutrients, which can reduce the absorption of minerals and protein (3Trusted Source, 4).

Another thing to keep in mind is that taking Moringa oleifera supplements in capsules won’t supply a large number of nutrients.

The amounts are negligible compared to what you consume if you eat a balanced diet based on whole foods.

08/10/2021

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PARAGIS.

Parts of Paragis that Can Be Used as a Herbal Medicine
Leaves

Drinking boiled leaves of Paragis or making a Paragis Tea will ease several pains and illnesses. You can also patch the minced or pulverized leaves on some conditions.

Stems
Boil the stem with leaves to achieve more effective results

Roots
Drinking boiled roots can also cure several illnesses.

Health Conditions That Can Be Cured by Paragis

– Cancer
Because of this plant’s antioxidant properties, this can lower the risk of growing cancer cell in your body.

– Ovarian Cyst and Myoma
Patients with ovarian cyst conditions have proven that drinking Paragis tea in a daily basis has made the cyst completely disappear.

– Kidney Problems
Paragis is a natural diuretic which increases the amount of water in our body and expells salt as urine.

– Arthritis
Heat pounded leaves mixed with scraped coconut. Patch and bandage on the affected area.

See the video on 24 amazing health benefits of paradise below:

07/10/2021

The Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say. Though it may not be the cure for the common cold, the benefits of vitamin C may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. The tolerable upper intake level (or the maximum amount you can take in a day that likely won’t cause harm) is 2000 mg a day for adults.

A recent study published in Seminars in Preventive and Alternative Medicine that looked at over 100 studies over 10 years revealed a growing list of possible benefits of vitamin C.

"Vitamin C has received a great deal of attention, and with good reason. Higher blood levels of vitamin C may be the ideal nutrition marker for overall health," says study researcher Mark Moyad, MD, MPH, of the University of Michigan. "The more we study vitamin C, the better our understanding of how diverse it is in protecting our health, from cardiovascular, cancer, stroke, eye health [and] immunity to living longer."

"But," Moyad notes, "the ideal dosage may be higher than the recommended dietary allowance."

06/10/2021

Home » Food and Health » Health Benefits of Malunggay Health Benefits of Malunggay.

Malunggay is also commonly referred to as moringa leaves or drumstick tree because of its long and slender tree. The health benefits of malunggay are well known not just in Asia and Africa but also in other countries across the globe. True enough, this would not be called as the ‘Miracle Tree’ for no reason at all, right? All parts of the moringa tree such as the leaves, pods, flowers, fruits, barks and roots can be used.

The health benefits of malunggay are primarily attributed to the impressive amount of vitamins and minerals that it contains; according to studies, this has more than 90 nutrients; it is also packed with 46 different antioxidants and 8 essential amino acids. Interestingly, because of the rich component of malunggay, it is also known to be capable of curing more than 300 health related concerns.

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