Psychiatry

Transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis

Jun 10, 2024

During therapy, when the relationship between a patient and their therapist is well established, there is often this strange phenomenon of the patient's emotional outpouring onto their therapist.  The...

EMDR Therapy: What Does It Treat?

Jun 3, 2024 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a method primarily used to treat cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it is also effective in managing other mental...

Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Everything you need to know!

Jun 1, 2024 • 2 Likes

The heart is a remarkable machine, ticking away with a steady rhythm that keeps life flowing. But sometimes, it can skip a beat – literally. These irregular heartbeats, also known as heart...

Multiple sclerosis

What are the benefits of herbal medicine for multiple sclerosis?

May 30, 2024 • 1 Like

Many patients with chronic illnesses, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), often seek out alternative or complementary medicine. Phytotherapy, one such option, focuses on the healing properties of plants...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Joint Pain and Swelling in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease and UC)

May 19, 2024

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease are two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Common symptoms include abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea, among others. However, these conditions are...

How does the spring season boost our health and wellness?

Apr 27, 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

As winter thaws and spring begins to blossom, the world around us transforms. This change isn't just a delight for the eyes; it brings longer days, warmer weather, and a renewal of nature’s bounty,...

Drugs that can impact your memory

Apr 26, 2024 • 10 Likes

Some drugs can hinder how optimally the memory works, and this is often observed with medications prescribed for anxiety, Parkinson's disease, and chronic pain.So, which medications negatively affect...

What does grinding teeth in your sleep say about your health?

Apr 20, 2024 • 3 Likes

Bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding, is more than just a nocturnal nuisance. It's a common condition that can lead to significant health issues if left unaddressed.So, what is it caused by? How...

Parkinson's disease

Aggression in Parkinson's disease patients: causes, manifestations and solutions

Apr 17, 2024 • 1 comment

Parkinson's disease is widely known for its motor symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness and balance problems.However, there is a lesser-known but equally important aspect of the disease:...

Which drugs can damage the liver?

Apr 15, 2024 • 18 Likes • 1 comment

The liver metabolizes many medications along with the kidneys. These organs therefore play a huge role in the elimination of drugs from the human body.When taken correctly, most market-approved drugs...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: can CBD help improve patients' quality of life?

Apr 13, 2024 • 1 Like

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease whose main symptoms are chronic widespread pain, painful hypersensitivity, sleep and mood disorders. It has a major impact on patients' quality of life, as well as...

Digestive diseases

Understanding the skin problems associated with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Apr 8, 2024

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), as well as less common conditions such as colitis. Although gastrointestinal symptoms are often the most...