Global Obesity – The Epidemic Showing Up All Over the World
If you look closely at the demographic details of the world, you would find that most of the people with fat bellies and flabby limbs are from the developed countries in the world. Take for example the US. More than two-thirds of the population of the country is in a state of obesity, in one way or the other. Obese children are growing in numbers at a higher rate compared to adults.
Their regular consumption of junk foods, preference for fries over vegetables, the lack of fruit in their meals and a number of other factors have exposed them to obesity and a variety of diseases at a very young age. They live with the problem through the rest of their lives and always have to remain alert about warning symptoms appearing.
On the other hand, take a look at the African population. People from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and some other poor countries are well-built, even though they may not be muscular. But they do not have cardiac problems chasing them throughout their life. They have a meal of fresh mostly vegetable produce and rarely cook their food. The fruits and berries collected from the forests and the fruits and vegetables produced in fields serve their purpose. The people in Africa do hard physical labor; there are no computers and no need for these people to sit all day breaking their heads with complex problems. They have a very simple lifestyle with a few wants. In turn, they get to experience very little stress. Read the rest of this entry »
Social Phobia Treatment – What Are the Various Options at Your Disposal?
Social Phobia is a specific case of phobia and is quite related to Agoraphobia (fear of public or open spaces). It follows that the causes and treatment options are the same too. In fact, most phobias follow the same treatment pattern as a simple phobia.
One social phobia treatment route is through psychotherapeutic drugs. Over the past few years, psychiatrists have reported a lot of success with various antidepressants. These drugs can inhibit or control a probable anxiety attack – a condition that alone is sufficient in most cases to remove all symptoms of anxiety.
However, even after extensive treatment through antidepressants (which may or may not be successful, varying from patient to patient), some patients may report anxiety due to anticipation of anxiety, a self-feeding cycle that can make normal day to day life nearly impossible. In such a case, behavioral desensitizing drugs such as benzodiazepine are used to curb the symptoms. These drugs should never be taken in isolation, however, as they can alter normative behavior.
A second social phobia treatment route would be through self-help or psychotherapy. This treatment option requires a lot of dedication on the part of the patient but is largely successful in most sufferers. Read the rest of this entry »