Nervous (neurological disorders, stress)
The nervous system is the network of nerve cells which transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body. Neurological diseases include stress and anxiety and disorders inclduing ADD, autism, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and stroke.
Autism is a brain development disorder characterised by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behaviour. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) also include the related conditions Asperger syndrome.
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Causes of fatigue that can be treated by natural medicine are poor digestion & absorption e.g. in Crohn's disease, coeliac disease), bowel flora imbalance, infections, adrenal exhaustion, blood sugar & hormonal imbalance.
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Whilst occasional anxiety is normal, feeling anxious without reason is not. Persistent worrying thoughts that affect your day-to-day life may indicate you suffer from a generalized anxiety disorder. Symptoms may include irritability, impatience, restlessness, feeling tense or on edge or poor concentration.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) is a developmental disorder, characterised by difficulty paying attention, excessive activity & behavior without regards to consequence.
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People will describe low moods, feeling foggy and physical symptoms that are worse in the damp weather such as lung and joint problems. Whilst a seasonal decline in energy and mood is normal for many of us, some of us may actually be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the winter blues.
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This data raise the possibility that the apparent drug effect (25% of the drug response) is actually anactive placebo effect.
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From a natural medicine perspective, there are often physical factors that negatively impact our sense of clarity. Herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation, dietary and lifestyle approaches can treat this condition naturally, without the use of pharmacological drugs.
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Many frequently prescribed sleeping tablets are linked with an unexplained increased risk of death and a higher likelihood of developing cancer.
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As reported on the BBC News on 3rd May 2011, there is a link between being overweight and dementia. The study says 1.6 billion adults are overweight worldwide. While previous studies have indicated a link between obesity and dementia, a new study of 8,534 of Swedish twins, in the journal Neurology, suggests just being overweight is also a risk factor.
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