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Eating disorders are abnormal and unhealthy attitudes and behaviors toward food and eating, often caused by emotional and psychological turmoil; therefore, psychotherapy is the treatment of choice for these disorders.
Nutritional counseling is an additional treatment method that goes a long way to help a person with eating disorders learn how to eat proper foods and eat proper portions.
People who intentionally starve themselves into an emaciated state yet remain convinced that they are overweight are suffering from a condition known as anorexia nervosa. Anorexia is a severe emotionn....
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by periods of binge eating. In some cases, the person will compensate for this overeating by forcing vomiting; misusing laxatives, diuretics, or en. ...
Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by a loss of control over eating behaviors. The binge eater consumes unnaturally large amounts of food in a short time period, but unlike a bulimic, doesns....
Hair disorders is a broad category that includes the following conditions:Hair disorders are accompanied by the following signs and symptoms, depending on the type:Hair disorders can be caused by anyg:...
There are several types of nail disorders, and a fungal infection is the most common. Most of the time, toenails are affected by a fungal infection. Following proper treatment, a fungal nail infectios....
Massage can help relieve stress, as well as the pain and discomfort associated with certain digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and chronic constipation.
Ayurveda can bring relief for the millions who suffer with digestive disorders, such as GERD and IBS, by restoring harmony to the body, mind, and spirit.
Homeopathy is a safe and useful way to treat various digestive disorders, including indigestion, stomachaches, bloating, gas, ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, and Crohn's disease.
Digestive disorders can result from a multitude of causes. A naturopathic doctor will use a variety of natural and conventional medical techniques to discover and treat the source of your digestive disorder.
Sleep disorders are a group of syndromes characterized by disturbances in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep, or in behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep.Although sleep is s....
Erythema is a skin condition characterized by redness or rash. There are many types of erythema, including photosensitivity, erythema multiforme, and erythema nodusum. Photosensitivity is caused by as....
Dermatitis (also called eczema) is an itchy inflammation of the skin. It is not contagious. There are many types of dermatitis.Your health care provider will try to determine the cause of your dermats....
Chiropractic care for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can ease pain by correcting the misalignment between the spine and nervous system, and repositioning the jaw.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of chilt....
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by distressing repetitive thoughts, impulses, or images that are intense, frightening, absurd, or unusual. These thoughe....
Photodermatitis is an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight, or more specifically to ultraviolet (UV) rays. It can be acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing). Photodermatitis occurs when your immune system s....
Naturopathic Medicine offers an alternative to pharmaceutical treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with nutritional supplements, diet and lifestyle changes, and other natural therapies.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or activs....