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HABIT OF BITING NAILS(Onycho-phagia) AND WHAT IS IT RELATED TO?
Nail-biting is frequently associated with anxiety, because the act of chewing on nails reportedly relieves stress, tension, or boredom. Many people have the tendency to bite their fingernails, a condition known as Onychophagia which, according to the the American Psychiatric Association (APA)’s DSM-5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), is “compulsive and repetitive in nature”.…
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ROLE OF SELF-DISCIPLINE IN HEALTH
Did you know that self-discipline has much to do with your health? It can keep you safer and healthy. There is a wrong concept of self-discipline in the minds of most people. They associate it deprivation, harshness, and with giving up pleasures. If you think so too, you need to change this concept in your…
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Urge of eating sweets
It’s not unusual to crave carbs, sugar, and chocolate when you are stressed or dealing with depression. Cravings can be your body’s way of letting you know it’s not getting something it needs, such as a specific vitamin or mineral. Having certain cravings, such as for chocolate or other sweets, is also often linked to…
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What Are the Different Types of Hallucinations?
What Are the Different Types of Hallucinations? A hallucination is something you see, hear, feel, smell, or taste that isn’t really there. Hallucinations can happen through any of the five senses, but the most common types are visual and auditory (hearing) hallucinations. Auditory Hallucinations Auditory hallucinations can range from mild distortions to voices when nobody is speaking. The voices…
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NOMOPHOBIA : THE FEAR OF BEING WITHOUT CELLPHONE
Nomophobia, or “NO Mobile Phone Phobia” is a psychological group of symptoms in which a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. Do you have trouble putting down your smartphone or feel anxious when you know you’ll lose service for a few hours? Do thoughts of being without your phone cause…
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FOODS TO IMPROVE LIVER HEALTH
The liver is a powerhouse of an organ. It performs a variety of essential tasks, ranging from producing proteins, cholesterol, and bile to storing vitamins, minerals, and even carbohydrates. It also breaks down toxins like alcohol, medications, and natural byproducts of metabolism. Keeping your liver in good shape is important for maintaining health. 1. Coffee…
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alchol addiction
What Is Alcohol? Alcohol is a popular Psychoactive drug that is commonly consumed in social settings. Ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic beverages that produces the feeling of being drunk. The main types of alcoholic beverages include beer, wine, and liquor. Beer has the lowest alcohol content by volume (ABV) at…
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OPIATES
What Are Opiates? What Is Their Addiction Potential? Opiates are derived from alkaloid compounds in the opium poppy plant. Some of the oldest known drugs in the world, opiates have a long and storied history that spans centuries and several continents. According to The Atlantic, the first known record of opiate use comes from 3400 BC in…