2005
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Osteoporosis Drugs: Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are among the newest medications for preventing and treating osteoporosis. They work by binding to the cells that break down bone and inhibit their activities. While they are new in the treatment of osteoporosis, they have been used for decades in the treatment of other bone disorders.
Many studies demonstrate that bisphosphonates can [...]
Depression and Osteoporosis
A strong correlation between depression and low bone mass exists according to a 2001 press release from the National Institute of Health . It also suggests that depression is a substancial risk factor for osteoporosis:
Although its causes are unclear, major depression is associated with hormonal abnormalities that can lead to changes in tissue, such [...]
Amenorrhea & Osteoporosis
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual bleeding. Amenorrhea is a normal feature in prepubertal, pregnant, and postmenopausal females, however, if it is prolonged, it indicates low estrogen levels.
Estrogen helps women absorb the calcium they take into their bodies. While estrogen doesn’t seem to be more than a sex hormone, most tissues in the body [...]
Depression Related Mood Disorders
Depression rears its ugly head in a number of different disorders. Many of the symptoms are similiar, but the severity and treatments are different. Here is a listing of some of the mood disorders associated with depression:
Dysthymia: If you have Dysthymia, you may feel mildly depressed on most days over a period [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder & Depression
Do you have the blues in the winter months? If so, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. SAD is a mood disorder associated with depression and is related to seasonal variations of light. Some people refer to SAD as the “Winter Blues.”
Seasonal Affective Disorder has been linked to [...]
Postpartum Depression & ‘The Baby Blues’
Postpartum Depression is a type of depression that can occur in women who have recently given birth. It typically occurs in the first few months after delivery, but can happen within the first year after giving birth. Postpartum depression is different from the “Baby Blues”, which tend to occur the first few days after delivery [...]
How Meditation Can Help Alleviate Depression
Meditation has been shown to help alleviate depression. In a 1985 article in the Journal of Counseling and Development, patients suffering from post-traumatic stress problems who learned the Transcendental Meditation program showed significant reduction in depression after four months, in contrast to others who were randomly assigned to receive psychotherapy.
While it is important to [...]
How to Meditate
Many people think you have to bend yourself into a pretzel in order to meditate. A lot of times, beginners find themselves wondering if they are ‘doing it right’ and become concerned, when, after a few sessions, they haven’t had a brilliant insight. The fact is, it is difficult *not* to do meditation [...]
Who Has Depression?
Depression is not something you can just “snap out of.” It’s caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals, along with other factors. Like any serious medical condition, depression needs to be treated.
Who Gets Depression?
Although depression can make you feel alone, 16% of Americans will have it during their lifetime. While depression can affect anyone, its [...]
Depression is Chemical…
Many things can trigger debilitating depression. Feelings of depression are caused by a chemical change that affects how the brain functions.
A normally functioning brain is a giant messaging system that controls everything from your heartbeat, to walking, to your emotions. The brain is made up of billions of nerve cells called neurons. These neurons send [...]