Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in America with more than 19 million of the adult population affected.  Treating anxiety disorders costs the United States approximately $42 billion per year.  More than $22.84 billion of the health care dollars spent are associated with people using health care services to provide relief for the symptoms which can mimic mental illness.  The following outlines the different types of ...

Every year approximately 15 million Americans suffer from an episode of major depression.  The most common form of major depression is bipolar disorder, which occurs in 3% of the adult population in the United States.  Females experience depression two times more often than men and over the period of a woman’s lifetime, some 12% of adult females will experience an episode of clinical depression.  Around 80% of people with cli ...

Neck problems may be a sign of some other underlying health problem Neck pain is a common occurrence in all individuals. It can range from minor sprains to major problems such as tears causing damage to soft tissues in the neck.  Overuse or injury can cause neck problems apart from everyday wear and tear. These problems can occur due to sprains or strains during involvement in recreational events, work-related responsibilities, or doing er ...

Ginger, a plant, which is predominately grown in Africa, Caribbean, India, and Southeast Asia; is sometime referred to as ginger root or root ginger and is used medicinally and as a spice.  It also found in items such as ginger ale, which is known to help relieve an upset stomach. Ginger is known for its health benefits as it can help prevent cancer because of the chemical properties that make up the plant and root.  It is noted medi ...

It seems that since the addition of the cooking channel people have begun to recognize how wonderful fresh herbs are when added to homemade recipes.  I know this for a fact as my mother is an addictive cooking show channel person and has since begun growing her own herbs.  She has plenty of garden space to do so, but there are those who live in apartments or in homes where there is no place to grow an actual herb garden.  The s ...