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Fixing Body Image Problems
Poor body image can go beyond comparing your body to others'. Body dysmorphic disorder is a psychological disorder that involves thoughts like, "I am an ugly monster."
fixing body image problems • treating body dysmorphic disorder • increasing self confidence • psychological disorders • negative self perceptions

Autism Defined
A brief explanation on what Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders are and their prevalence in our society.
what is autism • autism • austim spectrum disorder • asd • pervasive developmental disorder

Labels - Part II
Many of the labels that educators deal with every day don't immediately come to mind when the general public this about educational disabilities. "Learning Disabilities" are the only disabilities...
autism • emotional disturbance • behavior disorder • hearing impaired • vision impaired

Common PD Features
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd

Axes of Disorders
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd

Cluster B Disorders
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd

Diagnosing Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd

Valerian
Having trouble sleeping? Get your Z's the natural way.
valerian • herbs • herbal sleep aids • natural sleep aids • sleep disorders

Autoimmune Diseases
This article serves as an introduction to autoimmune disorders, including their natural course, causes, symptoms, subtypes and treatment.
autoimmune • immune • disease • disorders • system

Morgellons Disease is a Mystery
Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder?
morgellons disease mystery • psychological disorders • psychiatric disorders • delusional parasitosis • people with morgellons

Personal Stories of Recovery from Bulimia
The eating disorder bulimia nervosa has many personal stories of recovery that those struggling with it can be inspired from.
bulimia nervosa • eating disorders • personal stories • recovery stories • act of survival

Autism Symptoms
Autism symptoms vary for each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Diagnosis for autism occurs after certain behavioral observations.
autism • autism spectrum disorder • asd • signs • symptoms

What is FASD?
Among the less talked about disabilities encountered in education today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD. The fact that it is not a topic of conversation doesn
fas • fetal alcohol syndrome • fetal alcohol spectrum disorder • special education • alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder

Disconnect in Special Ed Placement
The Disconnect between syndromes, disorders, and conditions on the one hand and placement in Special Education on the other is sometimes hard to explain to parents. This
special education placement • adhd • attention deficit • dyslexia • fetal alcohol

Men and Infertility
an article about what male infertility is and how it can be treated
male • men • infertility • pregnancy • conception

Antibodies and Autoantibodies
A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.
antibodies • autoantibodies • autoimmune • autoimmunity • autoimmune disorders

Thyroid Disease Triggers
Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg
autoimmune • thyroid • thyroiditis • hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism

Building a Healthy Body Image
Building a healthy body image means you'll be confidence in your appearance, no matter what your size and shape. Here's 5 ways to build a healthy body image.
building a healthy body image • body dysmorphic disorder • bad body image • eating disorders • fear of intimacy

Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an autoimmune triad that initially emerges as allergic rhinitis and later progresses to eosinophilia and vasculitis. Read on to learn more.
churg-strauss • churg-strauss syndrome • eosinophils • eosinophilia • asthma

Cogan's Syndrome
Cogan's syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults, causes eye inflammation, vasculitis, and hearing loss.
sensorineural hearing loss • autoimmune deafness • autoimmune keratitis • autoimmune conjunctivitis • autoimmune scleritis

Major Depression
First in a series of two articles on major mental depression, symptoms, diagneses and types
major depression • diagnoses

Psoriatic Arthritis
Up to 8 percent of people with psoriasis develop an accompanying arthritis with variable symptoms.
psoriasis • arthritis • psoriatic arthritis • arthritis mutilans • joint

Lupus Spouses
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
lupus • sle • systemic lupus erythmatosus • autoimmune • connective tissue

Pitfalls of the ANA Test
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear

Soon: a Dyslexia Test
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability

Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II reveals the medicinal virtues of this unusual plant.
burdock • arctium • great burdock • burrs • medicinal uses

Labels - Part I
When it comes to people and disabilities, nobody likes labels. But there are plenty of them out there. Where do they come from and what do they mean?
autism • emotional disturbances • behavior disorder • mentally impaired • retarded

Surprising Starvation Facts
Researchers are revealing surprising discoveries about malnutrition and starving children worldwide - also known as "child wasting." Is this a new psychological disorder?
world hunger • surprising starvation facts • wasting away • psychological disorder • starving children worldwide

Sweet Melissa
What did the Prince of Glamorgan, King Charles V and the 17th century Carmelite nuns share in common? The spirit of melissa of course.
lemon balm • balm • melissa • spirit of melissa

What is Personality?
Our personality is who we truly are, that which makes us unique, our vertiable charcater, traits, qualities, and shortcomings.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd

Kefir: A Food for Longevity
Kefir has been around for ages. Its numerous benefits have recently recieved much press. The advantages of including this superfood in one's diet is discussed.
kefir • longevity • health • vitamins • chronic fatigue

PBC Update
This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
autoimmune • liver • primary • biliary • cirrhosis

Celiac Disease Update
This article describes celiac disease and the genetic markers that confer susceptibility to its development. This article includes an overview of symptoms and potential complications, and it explains how testing for genetic markers can aid with diagnosis.
gluten • sensitivity • celiac • disease • gse

Gaydos v Cupertino Union
Is having some food rubbed in your face worth $700,000? Or perhaps more importantly, how closely should the principal watch special education teachers. The Gaydos v Cuper
gaydos • cupertino • gaydos v cupertino • karen miller • asperger

Getting to Know Fennel
The unusual flavor and characteristics of fennel provide for some interesting folklore, and some tasty recipes too.
fennel • vulgare • recipes

Fibromyalgia is Not an Emotional Condition
It is time for our physicians, our governments, our friends, and our families to learn about our condition, and give us the support that we need rather than us continuing to be treated as though our fibromyalgia is all in our heads.
fibromyalgia • emotional • psychological • support

The Special Education scandal: coming to a school near you?
Educational spending cuts are currently on the minds of governments, educators, parents, and other educational stakeholders across Canada. What will it all mean for students with special needs?

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