Discussions

The purpose of the General Category is interaction. You can use these forums to introduce yourself, see what’s new at SteadyHealth.com and tell us what you think of the community, as well as to discuss other life topics, chit-chat, etc!

People of all ages, both male and female, benefit from regular physical activity. Significant health benefits can be obtained by including a moderate amount of physical activity (e.g., 30 minutes of brisk walking or raking leaves, 15 minutes of running, or 45 minutes of playing volleyball) on most, if not all, days of the week. Through a modest increase in daily activity, most people can improve their health and quality of life. Physical activity reduces the risk of premature mortality in general, and of coronary heart disease, hypertension, colon cancer, and diabetes mellitus in particular. Physical activity also improves mental health and is important for the health of muscles, bones, and joints. This category contains topics on cardio exercises and weightlifting, spiritual exercises like yoga and tai chi, outdoor activities like running, cycling, skiing, so take your pick!

Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures. There is a variety to choose from to build a healthy diet and lifestyle. Use this discussion board to help you and your family find ways to enjoy food while taking action for good health. Healthy eating reduces risks of certain chronic diseases including cancer and diabetes type 2. Discuss nutritional choices, vitamin and mineral needs, different food groups and their benefits. Eat To Live - Not Live To Eat

Whether you are looking for ways to enhance or highlight your natural beauty or change things you are not satisfied with, you have come to the right place. Most people feel better about themselves by enhancing their appearance and we have a variety of topics about hair, nails, makeup, cosmetic products, cosmetic surgeries, etc to help you reach your beauty goals.

What is a safe and effective weight loss plan? Intentional weight loss is the process of consciously making and executing a plan to decrease total body weight. This usually entails the reduction of total body fat. Ideally, dieting should be done by eating a nutritionally balanced low-calorie diet and increasing physical activity. Share personal experience or find information on a variety of weight loss products and programs!

Share or seek information about your sexual experiences, doubts and problems, sexual & masturbating techniques, orgasms, condom use and safe sex, STD’s, sexual orientation, etc…Join discussions, now!

Children’s & Teens health category is designed for both children and parents to discuss topics related to children’s health and parenting issues.

A place for men to talk about every-days superficial things as well as serious topics regarding penile, testicular and prostate health.

Women’s health includes discussion about women's health, menstrual periods, ovulation issues, birth control, breast and reproductive problems, physical and mental hygiene, menopause and alike.

Pregnancy carries a lot of joy but also a lot of worries and problems. There is plenty to learn about getting pregnant, determining pregnancy, keeping a healthy pregnancy, delivery options and problems, postnatal period… Within these forums, you will find all pregnancy related issues.

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex system of organs involved in the transport, digestion, and absorption of nutrients. Share your experiences related to digestive and stomach problems, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and colon disorders, inflammatory bowel syndrom (IBS), diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, etc.

General discussion board for disturbance or derangement that affects the function of mind or body. Post here all topics that cannot fit to any other DISORDER RELATED FORUM!

Urinary Tract is a continuous anatomical tract, including the kidneys, ureters, and urethra, involved in the formation and excretion of urine. Discuss here about kidney disorders, urethra issues, urinary bladder disorders and infections.

These forums cover issues related to lymphatic system and all the glands and their hormones and the great impact they have on our bodies. Talk about swollen lymph nodes, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands, Diabetes Mellitus, tonsils and adenoids....

Mental disorders include alterations in thinking, moods and behavior and impair people’s ability to relate to others and even perform their every day tasks. Symptoms can go from mild to debilitating and even lead to self-harm and the harm to others. Treatments include medication and behavioral therapies. Seek information on different mental disorders or share your experience within these forums.

General discussion board for "Lack of ease". Departure from the state of health or normality. Disease is a process, not a thing and represents the response of the body to injury or insult.

Talk about problems related to ear, nose, throat and dental disorders. The available topics include discussions on gum diseases, swollen or enlarged lips, teeth and tongue diseases, herpes simplex, Cheilitis, Halitosis, dental care, TMJ disorders, hearing loss, Cholesteatoma, Otosclerosis, Congenital Atresia, ear polyps, ear tumors, acoustic neuromas, strep and sore throat, irritated mouth, sinus inflammation (Sinusitis), sinus surgery, nasal polyps, nosebleeds, Rhinitis, ...

Discuss problems regarding Cataract, Glaucoma, Blindness, Myopia, Conjunctivitis, Color Blindness, Uveitis, eye coordination problems, etc.

Talk about issues related to bones, muscles, joints, periarticular tissues as well as spine and spinal nerve disorders.
Within these forums you can find numerous information on Acquired Hyperostosis Syndrome (AHS), Degenerative Arthritis, Arthropathy, Dermatomyositis, Fasciitis, (CFS) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, flatfoot and foot deformities (Bunions, Morton's Neuroma), Freiberg's Disease, gout, hip dislocation and hip related disorders, muscle cramps, muscular diseases, dystrophies and abnormalities, Osteoarthritis, Polychondritis, rheumatic diseases, Scheuermann's Disease, Scoliosis, Sever's Disease, Tennis Elbow, spinal cord injury, spinal discs, back and neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica, scoliosis, spondylosis, stenosis, whiplash, etc

Cardiovascular diseases relate to diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. In this section, you can find forums related to heart disorders, heart attack prevention, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypotension (low blood pressure), angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, cholesterol, blood and blood vessels disorders ...

Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system becomes overactive and starts attacking its own tissues. There are over 40 definite or probable autoimmune diseases today. Share your experiences or ask questions about the most common AI diseases like diabetes Type 1, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, Raynaud’s phenomenon ...

Nervous system is made up of brain, spinal cord, nerves and neurons. It’s divided into Central and Peripheral Nervous System (CNS and PNS). Find & share information about vascular disorders (stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage and hematoma, and extradural hemorrhage), infections (meningitis, encephalitis, polio, and epidural abscess), functional disorders (headache, epilepsy, dizziness, and neuralgia), structural disorders (Bell's palsy, cervical spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain or spinal cord tumors, peripheral neuropathy, and Guillain-Barre syndrome) and degeneration (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's chorea, and Alzheimer's disease).

Here you can share information related to the issues with organs that are involved in breathing.
Apnea, Asbestosis, Asthma, bronchiolitis, bronchitis and other bronchial diseases, tuberculosis, pneumonia, common cold flu & cough, other pleural, plumonary & lung related diseases and disorders like Pleurisy, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Wegener's Granulomatosis, ...

Cancers are diseases in which the body's cells become abnormal and divide without control. Cancer cells may invade nearby tissues. And they may spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. Join these forums if you have been diagnosed with cancer, had successfully fought off the disease, or your symptoms may be indicating cancer.
Discussion about: Cervical & Ovarian Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Leukemia, Lung, Lymphomas, Skin, Uterine Cancer ...

Surface, penetrating, electrical, inhalation injuries, bones and skull fractures, burns and scalds. Traumatic experience caused by burns or injuries. Share your story, ask for advice, find relief.

The skin is the body's protective covering. However, it is not an insensitive wall. It is alive, and its cells are constantly multiplying to replace cells shed from the top of the horny external layer.
Many bacteria and fungi (germs) normally live on the skin - some of them helpful and most of them harmless. When the skin is healthy, there is a balance between the skin cells and bacteria and fungi. A number of causes, such as exposure to chemicals or germs not normally found on the skin, can upset this balance. If the body's defences are down, this can lead to diseases. Hair can also be defined as a form of skin and cause us a lot of problems.
The most common skin and hair problems: acne, herpes, impetigo, prickly heat, scabies, tinea, losing hair, having excessive hairs, brittle hairs, ingrown hairs ...

Allergies are abnormal immune responses to different, mostly harmless substances called allergens. An allergy can be triggered by foods, medications, dust mites, jewelry, pets and cause symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, asthma symptoms, eczema and rash. Join these forums if you have allergy problems or if you found an easier way out and wanted to share.

Addiction is the state of being physically or psychologically dependent on some substance. Common abused substances include:
1. ethyl alcohol (grain alcohol)
2. opioids (opium, heroin, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, meperidine [Demerol])
3. hallucinogens (LSD, psilocybin, DMT, morning glory seeds)
5. mescaline, MDA, PMA, STP
6. amphetamines
7. cocaine
8. inhalants (solvents and aerosols).
9. nicotine
Talk about addiction related themes, prevention and recovery inside these discussion borads.

Drugs and medications are used to prevent and treat symptoms of diseases according to established medical guidelines. One of the most common symptoms is pain. Mild to moderate pain can usually be treated with analgesic medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen. For chronic or severe pain, opiates and other narcotics are often used, sometimes along with analgesics; with steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs when the pain is related to inflammation; or with anti-depressants, which can increase the effects of some pain medications without raising the actual dose of the drug, and which affect the brain’s perception of pain. Inside these forums you can discuss or seek information regarding different groups of medications.

Alternative medicine includes a wide range of practices that are not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional but are often used instead of standard treatments but their practitioners. Alternative medicine and healing therapies are growing popularity and acceptance but are not covered by the health insurances. If you have knowledge on topics like hiropractic, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy, reiki, meditation, biofeedback, reflexology, etc or you would like to learn more about these topics, feel free to join these forums.

Sometimes it helps just to talk about our problems, doubts, and misunderstandings. Getting relief from emotional and stressful situations is crucial for both our mind and general health. Going through different problems and overcoming them builds our character and sometimes we need help on the way. Talk about what troubles you or share your experience and knowledge about good emotional and stress relief techniques.