http://www.articleheaven.com en-us editorial@articleheaven.com Do you worry that your bout with seasonal sadness has lasted longer, or is more severe than normal? How do you know whether this is merely a short-lived problem, or whether you may be facing a serious condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Do... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_635211_24.html 11th September 2008 One of the most common anxiety disorders is social phobia, a condition in which an individual is afraid of certain social settings. An individual with social phobia experiences unbearable fear that affects their personal and daily life. People with ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_619733_17.html 04th September 2008 What personality trait troubles you most strongly? Do you work too hard? Are you compulsive about little things, or do you overlook them without realizing it? Building a personal development plan can help you to address those aspects of your personality t... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_611332_24.html 28th August 2008 Almost everyone trying to lose weight will consider dieting at some point. However, most dieters rarely achieve long-term success. This is because it is often difficult or impossible to commit to a diet and stay on track with a weight loss program. Fortun... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_610146_23.html 27th August 2008 All people experience moments of sadness. In most cases, these times persist for a few hours or days. Nearly one-fifth of the world's population, however, are diagnosed with clinical depression, which causes depression that lasts for weeks, months, or lo... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_601927_24.html 17th August 2008 It is normal for everyone to have some fears, but suffering from a phobia is a more significant problem. A phobia is an illogical fear that a sufferer can't control. Phobias are defined as a variety of anxiety disorder, and often trigger nervousness and p... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_601738_24.html 17th August 2008 Self-confidence can be defined as the capacity to have faith in oneself as well as one's unique skills and capabilities. It is an aspect of positive self concept, and necessary for life achievement. Some individuals who have a social phobia or cannot unde... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589854_24.html 24th July 2008 The Ornish Diet is an extremely low fat, all-vegetarian diet program. Correct application of the nutrition plan, exercise, and stress-management techniques of this diet program results in weight loss and noticeably improved health for most dieters. Althou... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_588239_23.html 24th July 2008 Skin picking, hair pulling and nail biting are related behaviors. These behaviors are labeled as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. Nail biters often keep their hands hidden in their pockets. Nail biters often feel social embarrassment and experience out-... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_584939_24.html 22nd July 2008 Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is one of the most commonly found chronic health conditions in America. Almost five million individuals cope with this disease, and half a million more develop CHF every year. This condition can be slightly problematic, o... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_582679_17.html 21st July 2008 Smoking is a harmful and addictive habit that affects millions of people around the world. We now know the dangers of cigarette smoking and smokers are urged to stop smoking for their own health. This is not an easy task, as most smokers start at an you... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_575563_24.html 14th July 2008 The Zone diet is a diet plan that pays close attention to food intake and physical exercise to achieve results. It is a lifestyle-changing diet program to get people to shed weight and become physically fit. The key aspect of this diet program is the food... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_574036_23.html 11th July 2008 Self-confidence can be defined as the capacity to believe in oneself and one's abilities. This attribute is critical to one's successes during one's lifetime. This quality assists people to believe in their self-worth and that they are capable of succeedi... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_561032_24.html 23rd June 2008 Losing weight and keeping it off is often a hard process; of course, most people are always on the lookout for fast and easy ways to lose weight. The Cabbage Soup weight loss trend is known to many dieters as a popular "fad diet" that offers a fast way to... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_560568_24.html 21st June 2008 Most people know that smoking is dangerous, yet despite knowing about the damaging effects of smoking on their own health, many smokers cannot seem to quit. They rationalize their habit by assuming they are only affecting themselves if they smoke. In real... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_549698_17.html 30th May 2008 As many as one-fourth of all children suffer from the painful embarrassment of facial tics. This condition can most accurately be explained as a repetitive, continual spasm affecting the muscles of both the eyes and the face. The exact etiology is frequen... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_549396_17.html 29th May 2008 Depression is an illness caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that make a person constantly feel aloof, sad, negative, and unmotivated. It can last for just days, or for long periods of time. It can result from stress, traumatic events, or triggered... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_543326_24.html 21st May 2008 Many people use the words "anxiety" and "stress" interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct conditions. Stress is a reaction to a stimulus, which can be external or internal. You may experience stress because you feel frustrated with something ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_538676_23.html 15th May 2008 The Best Life Diet is a popular lifestyle plan for losing weight. It is best known as one of the diets endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. Committed people following this diet program may expect gradual weight loss and better health over time. It is fairly simple ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_537986_17.html 15th May 2008 Pain is explained as a disagreeable sensation ranging from slight, localized aching to relentless suffering. This sensation has both physical and emotional aspects. 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The most common types of depression are: Major Depression, which ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_513219_24.html 09th April 2008 With the majority of physical habits, the underlying causes might be quite varied, and at different psychological levels. While hypnotherapy has a wide range of applications, the behaviors that are most directly related to physical habits are usually the ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_499378_24.html 28th March 2008 In spite of the popularity of the Atkins Diet, it is often greatly misrepresented! Common, but slightly exaggerated depictions of the program portray dieters devouring nothing but vast amounts of meat and fat. Although the diet itself may not be quite tha... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_497563_23.html 27th March 2008 Allergic reactions are among the most prevalent medical disorders affecting Americans at the moment. An allergy is an immune system response to an environmental stimulus. The body falsely identifies the stimulus as injurious, and tries to fight it, causin... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_489290_24.html 11th March 2008 For many people around the world, smokeless tobacco is something they have tried, if not something indulged in regularly. Most people associate smokeless tobacco with sports stars, and incorrectly believe that it is a safe alternative to smoking cigarett... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_489229_24.html 11th March 2008 Do you hope to drop those unneeded pounds of yours and perk up your level of fitness? Dieting along with exercise may be the correct choice for you. But the emphasis in most of today's diets is set on lowering carbs and fat intake, by choosing sub-optimal... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_479099_24.html 22nd February 2008 In our fast paced society, we are constantly learning new things and we need to have a better memory to remember it all. Students need a better memory for learning and doing well on examinations. People need a better memory to be successful in their jobs,... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_469305_24.html 06th February 2008 If you are trying to quit smoking, you know how difficult it is to overcome this harmful addiction. However, it is possible, and half of all adult smokers quit smoking forever. Many smokers succeed in quitting smoking cigarettes by replacing them with new... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_468537_24.html 05th February 2008 The axiom "no pain, no gain" simply is not true. Remember all of the times pain has hindered you from engaging in activities that you enjoy - perhaps running, playing tennis, fishing and even sitting can be unbearable when you are in great discomfort. Hav... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_241273_24.html 07th November 2007 If you think smokeless tobacco is "up to snuff" and harmless, think again. Whatever you call it - chewing, dipping or spitting - it is every bit as dangerous as smoking. Many doctors judge more so because people are not as aware of the threats. Cancers o... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_226848_24.html 12th October 2007 Even if the brain itself is not sensitive to pain, certain areas of the head such as the scalp, face, mouth and throat have nerve fibers that are sensitive to pain and which can hurt. Headache - or cephalgia - commonly is used to describe any kind of pain... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_202084_17.html 15th August 2007 Asthma is a chronic situation affecting the respiratory system. During an asthma attack, airways, which bring oxygen to and out of the lungs, tend to tighten and thus decrease the flow of air coming to the lungs. 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Possibly the most common are: Overeating and weight loss... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_186560_17.html 17th July 2007 If you are someone who is endeavoring to enhance your grades, there are a list of methods that will help you to boost your facility to sharpen your attention, memorize the materials that you study, and remember it during an examination without being subje... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_183247_22.html 05th July 2007 I'd like you to think about this for a minute. As you sit there and read this document, bits and pieces of information are coming in through your sense of sight. But you are also absorbing different sounds, sensing bodily feelings like the force of the se... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_182716_22.html 03rd July 2007 DEFINITION AND SYMPTOMS OF PHOBIAS: A phobia is defined as a fear not based in a real situation. When a person experiences a phobic attack, they get panicky feelings; their breathing and heart rates increase; they may feel choked up like their heart is i... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_175673_24.html 18th June 2007 Are you sick and tired of dieting? Do you lose a couple of pounds, and gain back more? Do you get your hopes up each time a new "miracle" diet comes along, only to find out that you still are not able to beat your compulsions? What you really need is ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_164192_23.html 24th May 2007 Breaking the smoking addiction is a necessity today, because smoking cigarettes has been banned from eateries and public places. And in fact, it is definitely the smart thing to do for more reasons than health alone. This commentary explores the very best... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_161298_17.html 21st May 2007 The smokeless tobacco addiction is every bit as deadly as an addiction to cigarettes - maybe even more so. In fact, many experts believe that it is even more insidious. Part of the problem is that influential sports heroes have glamorized the use of chew.... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_161290_17.html 21st May 2007 Nail biting is related to skin picking and hair pulling. These behaviors are labeled as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders or OCD. People who bite their nails often keep their hands behind their backs or in their pockets. People who bite their nails often... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_161285_24.html 21st May 2007 A social phobia is a fear of interacting with others on a social level. Examples would be talking in front of other people, waiting in line at the checkout imagining others are looking at you, or even fear of talking on the phone. Self-confidence is a ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_148967_24.html 18th April 2007 Medical science research at Tufts-New England Medical Center has provided irrefutable evidence that all popular diets work when you stick to them. Atkins - low carb; The Zone - low glycemic index; Ornish - low fat; Weight Watchers - low calorie. But me... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_144006_23.html 04th April 2007 Self-hypnosis, thanks to TV and movies, the very word conjures up the depiction of an evil-eyed hypno-therapist swinging a gold watch repeating the words, "You are getting sleepy." Do an MSN search, and you will find several million web pages focused ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_136146_23.html 08th March 2007 There are two mental states that must be satisfied before a person will voluntarily quit smoking. These elements are called "Desire," and "Decision." Desire: A want, crave or a wish forDecision: Making up of one's mind / a verdi... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_114035_23.html 24th December 2006 There are two mental states that must be satisfied before a person will begin to feel an urge to exercise, and then actually start an exercise program. These mental states are called "Desire," and "Decision."Desire: A want, crav... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_114034_23.html 24th December 2006 THE DEFINITION OF HYPNOSISHypnosis is a state of hyper-suggestibility where the conscious and subconscious (unconscious) minds dissociate. It is a state of mind where the subject is more likely to accept the operator's suggestions. Yo... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_114032_23.html 23rd December 2006