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Aug 26 2007

A Guide to Bipolar 1 Disorder

Published by Jennifer under Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar 1 disorder is known as being the sixth leading cause of disability in the world, and it is a condition which is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. As well, many bipolar 1 disorder episodes are characterized by elated mood, over-talkative or heightened talking speed, hyperactivity and agitation.
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Aug 24 2007

Toddler Constipation Guide

The hardest part of dealing with a disorder in toddlers is recognizing it, as they cannot speak in order to let us know what hurts them. Toddlers express everything through actions and usually pain and discomfort through crying due to which reason the parents need to pay close attention to their baby, as every time [...]

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Aug 23 2007

A Guide to the Bipolar Condition

Published by Jennifer under Bipolar Disorder

Although we all experience certain ups and downs from time to time, there is a point at which it becomes too much, and for someone with bipolar disorder, these feelings can be extreme. The ups and downs for a person suffering from a bipolar condition are generally too much for them to cope with, they [...]

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Aug 22 2007

Treating Bipolar Depression

Published by Jennifer under Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar depression is a serious illness that is treatable but not curable.  It is characterized by dramatic mood swings that can take you from the point of depression to a state of real excitement or agitation then back to depression once again over a period of days or weeks.  Obviously, you cannot diagnose yourself with [...]

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Aug 22 2007

Identifying The Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure

Published by Jennifer under High Blood Pressure

In most cases the symptoms of high blood pressure can be difficult to see.  High blood pressure is usually something your doctor finds while doing your annual checkup and that is why your annual checkup is so very important.  In some cases the symptoms of high blood pressure go unnoticed because they can be considered [...]

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Aug 22 2007

A Few Medications That Should Be Taken To Treat Stage 2 High Blood Pressure

Published by Jennifer under High Blood Pressure

There are two methods of measuring blood pressure and one of them is referred to as systolic pressure while the other measurement is known as diastolic pressure and the first one refers to the heart beat while the second one refers to the heart relaxation. And, the ideal blood pressure is considered to be 120/80 [...]

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Aug 21 2007

Symptoms And Treatment Of Severe Constipation

Published by Jennifer under Constipation

Constipation is the state when you don’t have regular bowel movements. It is a common belief that regular bowel movement should occur on a daily basis, however the fact is that if you have three or more bowel movements a week, you are not constipated. Severe constipation is considered the state in which you have [...]

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Aug 21 2007

Bipolar Disorder: Extreme Mood Changes

Published by Jennifer under Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a disorder that affects the brain and causes extreme shifts in mood, energy and capacity to function of the individual. It can have drastic results and can confuse other people as to the behavior of the individual affected by bipolar disorder. This disorder usually surfaces or develops in early adulthood but some [...]

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Aug 21 2007

The Cause of Bipolar Disease

Published by Jennifer under Bipolar Disorder

The bipolar disease or bipolar disorder is a condition wherein a person experiences extreme highs and lows of emotions. Some people can not fathom the intensity of the bipolar sufferers’ feelings because these are triggered by a person’s brain and can not be managed or controlled at will. Medication is needed to properly treat this [...]

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Aug 21 2007

Loratadine Including Claritin And High Blood Pressure

Published by Jennifer under High Blood Pressure

Maybe you have questions about the safety of taking Claritin if high blood pressure and other allergies are a part of your life.  You should know that if you do have high blood pressure that Claritin and the other related brand names of the drug loratadine were associated with causing a raise in blood pressure [...]

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