Actually, it would be quite simple: we eat when we are hungry and stop when we are full. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Often we don’t have the time to eat properly, or we don’t feel comfortable with our weight and want to lose weight. But dieting can end with eating disorders. And … Different Eating Types: Am I Eating Right?
As a positively charged ion (cation), potassium is one of the essential minerals and is essential for cell and nerve function. Mode of action of potassium A blood test of potassium levels is used by physicians to further diagnose various diseases. Potassium, along with sodium as its counterpart, is one of the most important electrolytes … Potassium: Function & Diseases
Fukuyama type muscular dystrophy is a rare, congenital muscle wasting disease that occurs mainly in Japan. The disease is caused by the mutated so-called FCMD gene, which is responsible for coding the protein fukutin. The disease is associated with severe mental and motor developmental abnormalities and shows progressive course, resulting in a mean life expectancy … Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mood swings are states of mind or moodiness and can have many causes. Mood swings should not be confused with depression. Simple mood swings occur every day and are normal signs of our highs and lows in everyday life. What are mood swings? Mood swings are primarily a psychological symptom. They can occur either as … Mood Swings: Causes, Treatment & Help
Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome refers to bilateral paralysis of the facial, chewing, and swallowing muscles. It is caused by damage to the cerebral cortex and results in speech and eating disorders. Therapy can improve the patient’s condition, but complete recovery is not possible. What is Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome? Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome is the name given to a rare syndrome … Foix-Chavany-Marie Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Reiki, the universal life energy, is contained in all living things. If a person becomes ill, his body shows energy deficits. He develops symptoms that can be treated with a Reiki application. Energy initiation belongs to the field of holistic energy work and is offered today by many alternative practitioners, as well as in spa … Reiki: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The oil film of the skin is a chemical, slightly acidic fat-water layer on the surface of the skin, composed of the secretions of the sebaceous and sweat glands. This layer acts like a chemical barrier to pathogens. Skin that is too dry can break down this barrier function. What is the oil film? The … Fat Film: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
A positive body image is the familiar, pleasant feeling when dealing with one’s own body. It is an important prerequisite for strong self-confidence and develops in early childhood. What is body image? A positive body image means feeling comfortable in your own skin. The development of a good body feeling starts in infancy. A positive … Body Sensation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
In occupational therapy, everyday activities are used to expand and maintain people’s ability to act. This applies to people with physical or mental disabilities just as much as patients after a stroke or children in whom a developmental delay has been observed. What is occupational therapy? The fields of application of occupational therapy are diverse. … Occupational Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Shame, or shame, is a basic human emotion, just like sadness or joy. In Christian and Muslim mythology, shame first appeared after Adam and Eve ate fruit from the Tree of Knowledge and became aware of their nakedness. What is shame? Shame, or shame, is a basic human emotion just like sadness or joy. From … Shame: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Appetite is the pleasurable motivation to eat something, according to the definition of nutritional psychologists. It is subject to complex control mechanisms of the nervous system and has little in common with hunger, either psychologically or physiologically. What is appetite? Appetite is the pleasurable motivation to eat something, as defined by nutritional psychologists. The limbic … Appetite: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Marasmus is a very common disease, especially in developing countries, and is the result of chronic malnutrition. Due to prolonged malnutrition, the nutritional status is disturbed. What are the consequences of this disease and how can it be combated? What is marasmus? Marasmus occurs primarily in children from infancy to five years of age living … Marasmus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
