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Anyone who has ever had an argument of debt or expenditure will know that your emotions are absolutely linked with your financial habits. In this stage of the recession, with so many people looking for jobs or finding that the rising costs…

Minnesota is one of 20 states that have passed civil commitment laws. This means that courts in these states are able to confine child molesters, rapists and other sex offenders who have finished their prison sentences but are deemed too…

It is true that we are sometimes guilty in modern society of assuming that men always have a higher sex drive than women – and by extension that women naturally have a low sex drive. But the fact of the matter is that the neither of these…

You may think that ancient complementary wellness practises are all in the past, but actually there are several alternative therapies still in use today. In fact, these methods have a great deal of prestige in many cultures, and are used to…

Does winter leave you feeling low and lacking in energy? Do you feel your health starting to slip as soon as the nights draw in? If this is the case, your wellness and wellbeing may be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is…

Health care is vital for everyone specially the elderly and the disabled individuals. But it is not just the regular type of health care they need rather the high quality one. For some, they immediately go to a medical facility whenever…

There are different types of talking therapy, but chances are you’re more familiar with counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or psychotherapy. Some types of talking treatments are more suitable than others for particular people…

Complementary medicine is an expanding field, and one which could greatly benefit your wellness and well-being if you were able to get to grips with it. NCCAM is an organisation which covers the field of alternative and complementary …

Complementary therapy is usually used to treat people who are suffering from a medical condition. They may or may not also be receiving traditional medical treatment in a hospital at the same time. Complementary therapy usually focuses on…

Bipolar disorder affects family wellness as well as the wellbeing of the individual sufferer. Family therapy could be a way to improve the wellness of all concerned, as it can help to limit the stress that the disorder is placing on…

Complementary wellness encompasses different types of therapy, including the talking therapies and sex therapy. This is a form of psychotherapy that deals with the sexual wellbeing of couples or individuals. In recent times,…

While guide dogs are so commonly used that you wouldn’t even think anything of it, you may be less sure about animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Otherwise known as pet therapy, this complementary wellness practice sees animals being trained to…

Little is known about the complementary practice of sex therapy, and yet it can be hugely beneficial to the sexual wellness and wellbeing of couples. It is a form of psychotherapy, which integrates psychosocial and biomedical components to…

When your wellness is affected by depression, lying on a sofa and going over every dream or childhood trauma you’ve ever had doesn’t appeal – especially if it’s going to be months or even years before you see any improvement to your…

Looking at art could have a beneficial effect on patient wellness, according to a new study. Although not a field of complementary medicine that has been studied in much detail, art therapy is thought to improve patient wellbeing, and…

Music can be a very powerful tool when it comes to repairing your mental and emotional health. It has the power to move people: to change how they feel and think and to affect the way that they behave. It has been proved in the past to help…

Domestic issues often include events where one person physically, emotionally, or verbally abuses another person. The term “batterer” is applied to the person committing the abuse because the legal term for this type of action is battery.…

In India, nearly a century ago, a practice called yoga therapy began. Although it is not as old as the practice of yoga itself, this complementary therapy is being embraced by wider circles of people, convinced that it has had a strong…

Celebrities have brought the subject of sex addiction to the fore, but is it something you can really develop or is it simply a ploy to cover indiscretions? Society is obsessed with sex and infidelity, with headlines of celebrity affairs…

Delayed ejaculation, also referred to as retarded ejaculation, is a rare male problem that is often overshadowed by the effects of premature ejaculation. Delayed ejaculation is when a person can get a normal erection, but can't reach the…

Studies have found that children with autism showed a significant improvement after six months of basic sensory exercises which could be performed at home each day, using items such as spoons, scents and sponges. The study was carried out…

A step forward in gene therapy may mark further benefits for those suffering from Type 1 Diabetes. By applying gene therapy to dogs for up to four years, minus the effects of hypoglycaemia, the advance could prove advantageous for…

Researchers have uncovered a possible new way of exercising glycaemic control in treating type 2 diabetes. The biological mechanism found to regulate the pancreatic islet beta cells that produce and release insulin had been previously…

An injury can set you back on your finances if you are unable to work. Along with all of the bills that mount, you might also find that there are medications you need to take or therapy sessions you need to attend. With a little careful…

Testosterone is a hormone that’s primarily produced in the male testicles (a smaller amount is produced in women’s ovaries) and is vital to the development of a man’s masculine traits and overall growth. The production of testosterone…

Your spine is one of the most vital parts of your body. We rely on it to carry our weight, deliver muscles to adjoining limbs, and to remain strong during times of stress and over use. This major part is also, in part, for controlling blood…

Chronic back and neck pain affect a shocking number of U.S. adults. Recent Gallup-Healthways research found that more than 30% of Americans polled suffer from a neck or back condition. Fortunately, there is help for those struggling with…

Eco-therapy is a natural therapy that encourages people to spend more time outdoors – particularly in natural environments to boost mental wellbeing. As a philosophy, it’s nothing new – after all, in the past doctors regularly recommended…

Whether you’re a gym buff looking to get to the next level or an exercise novice trying to improve your balance and strength, whole body vibration therapy may be the right choice for you. Whole body vibration therapy involves standing,…

Sports injuries can do more than cause physical pain and keep you from your regular activities. They can also result in enormous amounts of psychological distress. This can come from feeling helpless or limited, being unable to participate…