Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Thoughts on Addiction - What Causes Addiction?


I've spent some time writing an article about addiction called, "Addiction From Another Perspective".

It was fascinating to write this article because it allowed me to find some clarity around my thoughts on the issues of addiction.

We are all aware of what happens in severe examples of addiction, but what about the minor addictions that we all face everyday? For example, many people are addicted to chocolate or other foods.

Addiction has many faces. Getting rid of one requires a process. The mind has to let go of its desire to seek the pleasure an addiction brings. Easier said than done?

Once you start to view the world around you as a breeding ground for multiple addictions, you tend to think about things differently.

Enjoy the article and post your comments here or there.

- D

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Recent Articles of Noteworthiness

Herpes is a fairly troublesome disease that may affect up to 1 out of 5 people. Assuming the worst case, one out of five may have or carry the disease.

Scary, isn't it. Here is an article called, The Trouble With Herpes. Since many people suffer from herpes, wouldn't it be great if there was something that could be done to get rid of it?

Hmmm........... makes one think a bit, doesn it not?


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Have you ever been plagued by dry skin? You just might have experienced that dry, itchy feeling that makes it so hard to settle down for sleep. Dry Skin in the Winter Months is an article that discusses this problem.


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Worried about the side effects of insomnia medication? Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam
definitely have their side effects. This article on Insomnia Medication Side Effects, discusses this particular topic. Also, you can ask your pharmacist for a complete list of side effects on any medication you are taking.


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Ever wonder if the mind can heal the body? I certainly have. This article about the Mind-Body Connection provides some useful insight on the subject. A cancer surgeon has done some work in this realm and you might be surprised to learn what he has found. And find out Socrates fits into the topic!

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Hepatitis B - What do you need to know about this disease? Sometimes symptoms are evident and sometimes they are not with an infection from this DNA virus. Read Hepatitis B, What I Should Know. This article can be found at the All Things Pondered article directory.

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Why is it important to be honest and keep one's word? Can being honest affect our health? The Importance of Keeping One's Word talks about honesty and its impact on the health of society for sure.

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