Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?PrinciplesUsesBenefitsTechniquesEffectiveness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Principles Uses Benefits Techniques Effectiveness Psychodynamic therapy is a type oftalk therapy(or psychotherapy) that offers a range of benefits. Approaches to psychodynamic therapy are based on a person’s diagnosis and the goals of treatment, including reducing symptoms ofmood disordersand improving functioning inpersonality disorders.Psychodynamic psychotherapy is derived from psychoanalytical theory and psychoanalysis (theories that explain how our personalities develop), and is one of the oldest ofmodern therapies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutritionBenefitsSide EffectsPreparationSoy Supplement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutrition Benefits Side Effects Preparation Soy Supplement Soybeansand products made from soy have been shown to support overall health. Soybean benefits are many: It is a nutrient-rich food, supports post-menopausal health, and potentially lowers cancer risk. Soybeans are agood source of protein, heart-healthy fat, fiber, potassium, and phytonutrients, as well as low in fat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow to Use ItHow It Makes You FeelDosagePossible Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How to Use It How It Makes You Feel Dosage Possible Side Effects Hericium erinaceus, or the lion’s mane mushroom, is used to protect against dementia, relieve symptoms of depression, promote faster nerve cell recovery, protect against stomach ulcers, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system....

Therapeutic ultrasoundis used in physical therapy to treat pain and loss ofjoint functiondue toosteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage in the joints breaks down over time. Also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, degenerative joint disease, and degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis causes joint pain and stiffness that can interfere with everyday activities.This article discusses how ultrasound therapy works and how it can help treat osteoarthritis in the hip and knee. It also looks at the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound on knee and hip pain....

Most of us wouldn’t dream of starting our day without a hot cup of coffee. The benefits of coffee go beyond your morning pick-me-up. It may have surprising benefits for your skin. Let’s take a look at what the science says and what coffee can, and can’t, do for your skin. Svetl / iStock / Getty Images Coffee Is High in Antioxidants Antioxidants help protect your skin from free radical damage, and coffee just happens to be packed with antioxidants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It HelpsBenefits of SupplementsFood SourcesHow Much Is Needed?Symptoms of DeficiencyAt-Risk GroupsDo I Need to Supplement? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Helps Benefits of Supplements Food Sources How Much Is Needed? Symptoms of Deficiency At-Risk Groups Do I Need to Supplement? Vitamin B12 is an essentialwater-soluble vitamin. The body doesn’t make vitamin B12, so it must be obtained through food....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Gotu kolais a perennial plant of theparsleyfamily.Its medicinal uses include boosting cognitive function and promoting wound healing, though more research is needed to confirm health benefits derived fromsaponincompounds in the plant....

Almost all of us will have experienced a fasciculation at one time or another. A fasciculation is simply a small, involuntarymuscle twitchthat occurs spontaneously on any body part. Thetwitchcan be large enough to be felt but generally not large enough to cause a muscle jerk. Although some people will notice a fasciculation when it happens—such as when aneyelid twitches—many of the events will go unnoticed. However, in a condition called benign fasciculation syndrome, these twitches are frequent and widespread....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Benign lung tumors (pulmonary tumors) are relatively common, and are likely to be found much more frequently with the widespread use ofCT lung cancer screening. You may find yourself feeling reassured if you are told a tumor is benign, but what could it be? The most common benign lung tumors include hamartomas and adenomas, but there are many other types of tumors as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentThe Epley ManeuverThe Semont ManeuverBrandt-Daroff ExercisesSurgical Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment The Epley Maneuver The Semont Maneuver Brandt-Daroff Exercises Surgical Treatment piranka / Getty Images Symptoms of BPPV can sometimes lessen in severity or go away after about six months. Symptoms of BPPV appear with changes in your position such as standing up from lying down or turning in bed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFirst-Line TreatmentBPH Therapies vs. SurgeryTreatment SuccessNondrug TreatmentsNext CourseSupporting Prostate Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents First-Line Treatment BPH Therapies vs. Surgery Treatment Success Nondrug Treatments Next Course Supporting Prostate Health The treatment of an enlarged prostate, otherwise known asbenign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH), typically involves medications like alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors that help ease lower urinary tract symptoms such as urinary hesitancy, dribbling, straining, or feeling like you’re unable to empty your bladder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHome RemediesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Home Remedies When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Frequently Asked Questions If your finger won’t straighten out, you may have an injury known as amallet fingeror a mallet fracture. This type of injury often occurs when yourfinger gets jammed. This may impact the fingertendon, a flexible band of tissue that connects muscle to bone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksBenefitsHow to UseRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Benefits How to Use Risks Bentonite clay is a natural supplement traditionally used to detox the liver and treat gastrointestinal problems, like constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and bloating. Once in the body, bentonite is thought to bind to toxins in the digestive tract and inactivate them. Bentonite clay absorbs water easily....