Migraines are one of the most powerful types of headaches. Migraines can come with nausea, sensitivity to light, and vomiting. Studies have shown that across the United States more than 36 million people suffer from migraines and women tend to three times more likely to develop migraines than men. The average age when individuals start to develop migraines is between the ages of 10 and 40, but migraines tend to improve or even disappear by the time the person turns 50. 1. How are migraines caused There is no official cause of migraines and doctors speculate that they have something to do with changes in an individual’s brain and can be hereditary. They are thought to be hereditary because multiple people in the same family can experience migraine headaches. Some precursors that a person may be at risk for migraine headaches are low toleration of bright lights, experiencing headaches with weather changes, and experiencing headaches with fatigue. Some scientists and medical specialists also believe that migraines can occur from changes in blood flow to the brain. 2. Symptoms of a migraine headache The symptoms of migraine can be some of the harshest and are usually severe and disabling. They can cause individuals to hide away in a dark room for days because of the increased sensitivity to light.

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that involves a breakdown between the mind and reality. The discrepancies between thoughts, emotions, and behavior cause a withdrawal from reality and leads to the person having delusions and mental fragmentation. As with other mental illnesses, there are many misconceptions about this disorder where others think that it can create split personalities, but that is a different disorder entirely. There are three categories of symptoms that include cognitive, negative, and positive symptoms. Cognitive symptoms lead to the inability to understand information and use it to make decisions, trouble focusing, and issues with working memory. Negative symptoms include reduced expression of emotion or tone of voice tone, reduced feelings of pleasure, and difficulty beginning and sustaining daily activities. Positive symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, dysfunctional ways of thinking, and movement disorders. The following are some natural treatments for schizophrenia: 1. Therapy Therapy is an intervention designed to help people who have schizophrenia to learn to recognize and respond to different stimuli appropriately. It can help the person to build a proverbial umbrella to protect them from personal stress and reduce social stress. Through cognitive behavior therapy it is possible to teach a person suffering from symptoms to be able to function more typically, to give them the ability to gain survival and social skills.

Alcohol addiction, known as alcoholism, is a disease that affects different kinds of people, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. Millions of Americans struggle with this disease. Symptoms of the disease can include increased frequency and quantity of use, high tolerance, drinking at inappropriate times, and hiding alcohol or while drinking. Alcohol addiction can even result in other health complications, such as heart or liver disease, ulcers, diabetes complications, and an increased risk of cancer. Treatment options for alcohol addiction can include inpatient or outpatient rehab, various forms of therapy, counseling, and in some cases special drugs that can help people overcome their substance abuse. There are also some effective natural treatments that can treat and manage this condition: 1. Meditation Overcoming alcohol addiction takes a strong mind. American culture is deeply rooted in alcohol and this love of alcohol will eventually show up at most parties, outings, or visits with friends and family. Alcohol is readily available, whether at the corner store or gas station. The point is that alcohol is everywhere and a person’s mind must be strong to stay away from it. Meditation can help people to focus their thoughts onto other things besides alcohol and getting drunk.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the attention span, ability to focus and concentrate, as well as impulse control. ADHD is usually developed during childhood and if not managed can affect patient into adulthood. Although it is normal for children to have some difficulty focusing and behaving at times, patients with ADHD display compulsive behavior that can affect the ability to manage daily activities and responsibilities (i.e., school or jobs), as well as their personal relationships. Although there is no cure for ADHD, there are several options can help you or your child manage the symptoms. Treatments range from cognitive behavioral therapy, medication treatment using medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse, as well as ADHD diet that can help naturally decrease the symptoms of the disorder. Many ADHD symptoms can be managed and reframed in an optimistic view. When managed correctly the traits that seem debilitating can be seen and used as strengths: 1. Treating ADHD with therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you or your child focus on changing negative behaviors, patterns of thinking, and how to control emotions. It also promotes a positive and hopeful way you feel about yourself, abilities, and future.

Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis and is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy and red. Eczema usually occurs in children, but adults can also be affected with this skin condition. Eczema is chronic and usually occurs simultaneously with hay fever or asthma.There is currently no cure for atopic dermatitis, but there are treatments that can treat the symptoms and prevent further outbreaks. Individuals should avoid using any soaps that can cause an allergic reaction and keep their skin moisturized. 1. Identifying symptoms of eczema The most common age when eczema usually occurs is before 5 years old. When eczema occurs it usually flares up in phases and then clears up. The unique thing about eczema is that an individual can go years without experiencing a flare up and then, out of the blue, it can come back. The signs of symptoms of eczema are different for each person. Individuals can experience symptoms such as sensitive skin from scratching, dry skin, intense itching at night, and thick scaly cracked skin. Individuals will have reddish to brownish gray patches on many different parts of their body and small bumps that leak fluid may appear on the body as well.