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Depression :: Psychotherapy effective in adolescents with depression

A clinical trial of 439 adolescents with major depression
has found a combination of medication and psychotherapy to
be the most effective treatment.

HIV :: HIV & AIDS – Naturopathic Physicians

In many countries throughout the world, people are going to naturopathic physicians when faced with a health issue. Unfortunately, where I live in Vancouver, (British Columbia, Canada) the government is planning to cut back the scope of naturopathic medicine by imposing controls on what a naturopathic physician can and cannot do. The B.C. government does not allow naturopathic physicians to have access to medical labs and x-rays or to prescribe medications. The proposed changes include limiting the ability of naturopathic physicians to perform physical exams, diagnose and treat food allergies and place severe restrictions on the medicines ND’s use to treat patients. We must not lose the right of choice and the right to choose!

Diabetes :: Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder which has been recognised for thousands of years but which is still only partially understood.

Obesity :: Excess of body fat, overweight, obesity, excess of body weight

Obesity is one of the most common disorders in clinical practice. Defined (by the National Institute of Health – NIH) as a body weight 20% or more above “desirable” weight.

Hypertension :: Retina shows early signs of hypertension – high blood pressure

The tiniest blood vessels of the eye can provide a glimpse that may warn of future high blood pressure, Australian researchers report.

Hypnosis reveals some pains may begin in the brain

Thousands of people are believed to suffer pain in different parts of the body which, despite numerous tests and often costly investigations, cannot be explained by doctors.

Sinusitis :: A Patient’s Guide to Sinusitis, Nasal Allegies, Polyps & Treatment

More than 37 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis, making it the most common chronic condition in the country. Millions more suffer from nasal allergies that can lead to sinusitis. If left untreated, it can lead to headaches, blood infections, meningitis, and neurological disorders.