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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) was first discovered in 1980. GAD is classified as extreme anxiety or worry associated with a variety of body and mind complaints which include: fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, aches, and sleeping problems. GAD sufferers tend to worry about unimportant or minor problems. Most people suffering from GAD suffer so badly that it effects their relationships, work, social, as well as sexual lives.
Is he Or She Cheating On You?!
Cheating, unfortunately, is a very real thing that many people have to deal with during some point in their lives.Your partner may start cheating various reasons such as, being bored with the relationship, they might find that they are connecting with someone else better, or maybe it is just pure lust that attracts them to this person.
Acupuncture
The term acupuncture derives its meaning from the Latin words acus meaning needle, and pungo or puncture meaning to puncture. It is a method of preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease and illness, by inserting special metal needles into the body at quite specific and designated lo¬cations- --the acupuncture points.
Testimonial"Acupuncture—It’s only natural" by Ronelle Kleyn
Dr Paul West assisted me in an incredible way with the birth of my second son. In fact, he used acupuncture at three distinct points during my pregnancy: 1. At 7 months he treated my post-nasal drip; 2. At 40 1/2 weeks he assisted me with natural induction; 3. He helped with pain relief and to strengthen the contractions during labour. Most importantly Paul helped me to avoid any medicine or drug and to have a completely natural birth.
Reflexology and Depression
Depression is a very debilitating illness and is very misunderstood, not only by family members but also employers. In some instances people will not go for help as they be classed as lazy or that they a mentally imbalanced. This is not true. Reflexology is an alterative modality that helps and supports you to overcome depression without drugs.
Panic Disorder; Panic Attacks & Agoraphobia
Panic disorder is identified by frequent panic attacks, which can vary from a few seconds to a few minutes, however occur as extremely scary and uncomfortable. Normally a person who suffers from a panic attack is experiences intense feelings of terror and fear that suddenly happen and last only a few minutes. During a panic attack, people may fear they are having a heart attack, going crazy or have a feeling that they are dying. They describe an extremely fast or pounding heartbeat, chest pains, dizziness, light-headedness, queasiness feelings of smothering, breathlessness, tingling or numbness in the hands, hot flushes or chills, and a fear of being out of control. Panic attack suffers are known to seek advice from different doctors and medical specialists, such as cardiologists, physicians, or neurologists, dreading that they suffer from a life-threatening disease. It is not uncommon for many years to pass by before an accurate diagnosis is made. throughout this time sufferers tend to avoid situations or places (agoraphobia) where the initial attack(s) took place, as they are afraid of having another attack. This can be very unbearable and unnecessarily as it gives limits to their everyday life.
The Beneficial Effects Of Massage
Far beyond simply "feeling good," massage has an impressive range of effects and benefits, many of which have been documented in research studies conducted in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Skills For Managing Stress
Becoming knowledgeable about stress: • Understand the process and effects of stress. • Identify your major sources of stress. • Anticipate stressful periods and plan for them. • Find your optimum stress levels in all the areas of your life - be honest about what you really can cope with.
The Stress Barrel
“In our Youth we chase after Money with our Health.” “In our Old Age we chase after Health with our Money.”
Lack of Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Lack of self-esteem and self-confidence is not good for your emotional or physical wellbeing. You find that you become angry at yourself and this creates resentment of others that appear to be full of self-esteem and self-confidence. It starts to break down your ability to be unique in all areas of your life. Being unique is not to be seen as standing out in a crowd but rather as being your true self. You are entitled to have all the self-esteem and self-confidence that you so rightly deserve.
Road Rage
The cleverest fighter is the one who stays away from the fight to begin with. When it comes to controlling “road rage” incidents, the same rule applies. It’s just not worth making your point about a bad lane change when the consequences could rocket into a shoulder shootout. Here are a few tips to help avoid getting forced into a road rage situation in to begin with – and for reducing tension if one develops despite your best intentions:
Are you Stuck in a Rut or feel Burned-out?
Ever felt that you are stuck in a rut, burned-out or feeling depressed? Everything you try to do is an effort, you become fearful, or you start losing your self-confidence then your self-esteem goes. You find that it is a battle to get out of bed in the morning. You become very negative, and everyone with whom you come into contact irritates you. I am sure you have been there, at some stage of your lives. These feelings may be caused by excessive stress due to work overload, deadlines, and not enough “me-time”.
Weight Loss Testimonial
In 2006 my wife and I visited you (Dr Paul West) and we were amazed with the results, we lost 10-12 kg’s in 2 months.
SiIGNS that she is not that into you: (guys get smart!!!!!!!)
1. She never answers your call 2. When you want to talk to her in public, her friends are ALWAYS in your way 3. She is constantly mentioning her ex's to you 4. When she tells you "I'm not that into you"
How do you know if he's not that into you
1. He is making no, or little effort 2. He keeps avoiding introducing you to his family and/or friends 3. You are only good for "one" thing 4. He often lets you down
Do You have an anger problem?
Signs that you have anger problems (below). The more questions you answer "yes" to the more likely you have an anger management issue.
21 Signs YOUR woman is manipulative and controlling:
21 Signs your woman is manipulative and controlling: 1. You’re scared of her. 2. The goal post keeps changing. 3. She’s abusive (emotionally, verbally, physically). 4. She brings you down in public. 5. She is never open to healthy communication (especially when she’s wrong). 6. She will verbally bully you when she feels you are wrong. 7. She is emotionally inconsistent. 8. She often threatens you with breaking up. 9. She withdraws sex and affection to punish you. 10. She isolates you from your friends and family (she wants you all to herself).
Signs you're dating a loser!
1. He is an "I" specialist (only talks about himself). 2. He is dishonest. 3. Your family and friends dislike him. 4. He brings you down constantly. 5 He is always fighting with someone. 6. He hurts you on purpose 7. He has a bad temper. 8. He cuts you off from your own family and friends (controlling you). 9. He is emotionally unstable. 10. He doesn't treat you with respect.