Brain disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), are debilitating and have a devastating impact on people who suffer from them. Currently, most treatments for OCD include antidepressants. For some, these…
2019’s Most Popular Halloween Candies: Can They Cause Constipation in Children?
Are you prepared for Halloween? Do you have your children’s costumes? Have you carved Jack-o-Lanterns? Decorated the house? Planned a Halloween party? Thought of your trick-or-treating route? Bought a bag…
Clinical Trials: Fact or Fiction
Clinical trials are an integral part of medical research and advancements. However, there are a lot of common misconceptions about clinical trials that can impact a person’s decision about whether…
When Your Loved One Has OCD: How to Properly Support Them
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is characterized by having obsessive and compulsive thoughts that cause anxiety, and may get in the way of one’s day…
Eat This Not That: Constipation Edition
Bathroom habits and bowel movements probably aren’t your favorite topics of conversation, especially when it comes to having constipation. However, over 42 million Americans experience constipation each year. Sometimes, this…
10 Foods to ADD to Your Diet If You Have Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, also known as GERD, occurs when stomach acid flows back up from the stomach into the esophagus. Some are more susceptible to acid reflux than others, but it…
Are You Waking Up Still Tired? Find Out What’s Causing This and How To Fix It.
If, like millions of Americans, you get plenty of sleep but are still waking up tired, there’s a chance you have sleep apnea – even if you don’t know it.…
Living with OCD: The Do’s & Don’ts
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the name given to a condition in which people experience repetitive and upsetting thoughts and/or behaviors. OCD has two main features: obsessions and compulsions and…
Holiday Depression
The holiday season can cause a lot of stress, but could this stress be making your depression worse? Holiday depression is real and the most important thing to do is…
Foods to Add to Your Diet That Will Help Acid Reflux/GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is more common than most people think, affecting around 20 percent of the American population. GERD is a digestive disease which causes stomach acid to remain in…