What Causes PTSD? Here’s What Happens to the Brain After Trauma

What Causes PTSD? Here's What Happens to the Brain After Trauma

According to the National Alliance for Mental Health, approximately 10 percent of women and 4 percent of men will develop post-traumatic stress disorder during the course of their lifetimes. Both men and women who’ve experienced sexual assault, terrorist attacks or violent crimes are at higher risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder. What is PTSD? Post-traumatic […]

What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s Disease

What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s Disease

In 1991 when he was only 29 years old, actor Michael J. Fox found out that he had Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive disease that largely affects a person’s ability to control their own movements. While rare to develop it at such a young age, Parkinson’s affects millions of lives every year and still has no […]

Herniated Disk: Causes and Natural Treatment Options

Herniated Disk: Causes and Natural Treatment Options If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disk, you know just how frustrating the pain and unpleasant sensations of the injury can be. Your spine is one of the most functional and yet complex and delicate parts of your body, and when an injury is sustained, peripheral functions can […]

This Simple Technique Helps Control Nervous Shaking

This Simple Technique Helps Control Nervous Shaking When you get nervous – such as before an exam or a presentation – you might notice your hands starting to shake. You might also get an upset stomach, feel dizzy, or have a pounding heart. These are actually very natural responses to anxiety. There are some techniques […]

Shaky Hands? What That Could Mean for Your Health

Have you ever noticed a slight involuntary twitch in your hand when you reach out to grab something? Perhaps the symptom is even worse and you have difficulty grasping objects or the shake is visible to others when you reach out to shake their hands. During waking hours, it is normal for our hands to […]