What Is The Most Common Birth Control Pill Side Effect?
/by Mikko VeräjänkorvaThe oral contraceptive pill is a highly effective method of birth control when taken at the same time every day. When taken perfectly (no occasional forgetfulness), only 0.3% of women experience an unintended pregnancy. However, like any medication, it too may come with side effects. We recently did two polls where we asked about the most common […]
5 Signs You’re On the Wrong Birth Control Pill
/by Mikko TörmäIn case, your birth control pill is not working as effectively as it should have been, you could experience a number of symptoms which have been described below.
Asthma Attack: What Are Asthma Types and Treatment?
/by Mikko TörmäToo often movies and television make light of children with asthma, portraying them as the often nerdy characters puffing on inhalers. Asthma, however, is a serious health condition, which can be life-threatening. If anything, children and adults with asthma should be depicted as brave heroes who face peril each day because when an asthma attack […]
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Causes, symptoms, treatment
/by Mikko VeräjänkorvaPatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a chronic autoimmune condition where their immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy cells in their body, leading to inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body.
Starting Anxiety Medication? Here’s What to Expect
/by Mikko TörmäStarting an anxiety medication should not cause a patient more anxiety. Knowing what is an anxiety attack and what is an anxiety disorder and what to expect when starting anxiety medication, however, can make the process less intimidating and help patients achieve the best possible treatment outcomes. 7 Considerations When Starting Anxiety Medication Do not get discouraged if […]
How To Deal With Depression – 11 Strategies
/by Mikko TörmäDepression affects roughly one third of individuals at some point in their lives. Extreme despair, feelings of hopelessness, insomnia, fatigue and isolation characterize depression. Although it is highly treatable, individuals experiencing depressive episodes often do not seek the care they need and continue suffering. Getting professional help and learning how to deal with depression can help you overcome […]
Adult ADHD: Signs and Symptoms
/by Mikko TörmäAdult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD in adults, affects about five percent of adults in the United States. Adult ADHD does not develop late in life; ADHD typically develops by the age of twelve (and has been diagnosed in children as young as three). Every adult diagnosed with ADHD also had the condition as […]
ADHD: Signs and Symptoms in Children
/by Mikko VeräjänkorvaChildren play, they dream and they sometimes behave inappropriately because they are children still learning how to interact and be responsible and respectable. Children are children, and thanks to that, ADHD in children can be difficult to recognize. The condition, however, can be seriously detrimental to a child’s learning and development without proper diagnosis and […]
9 Things Thаt Саn Mаkе Birth Соntrоl Pills Fail
/by Mikko VeräjänkorvaThis article provides some of the most common causes for birth control pill failure.
Asthma Symptoms: What Happens When You Ignore them?
/by Mikko TörmäMedications, such as inhalers and nebulizers prevent individuals with asthma from experiencing asthma attacks. An asthma attack is the sudden onset of asthma symptoms which occurs due to a bronchospasm (the constriction of the muscles surrounding the airways). During a bronchospasm, the airways become inflamed and fill with mucous which is much thicker than normal. […]