Stress and mental health, sleep

Nervousness and stress have a big impact on people, whether we realise it or not. If they are long-term conditions, they can affect the health of even a previously healthy individual. Pregnant women are no exception! Pregnancy is stressful in itself and any extra stress can have consequences. What does the latest research show about the effect of stress on fetal development?

Beautiful, plump and happy - that's the idyllic image in the context of pregnancy. But the reality differs from this distorted image in many ways. Various influences cause frequent mood changes, from euphoria to depression. Depression in pregnancy is not unique. Unexplained crying and tears are familiar to most expectant mothers.

How can high blood pressure be lowered without medication? Several factors are involved in lowering blood pressure, such as diet, limiting alcohol and smoking, but also stress. Sufficient physical activity and weight reduction are necessary.

They can be a symptom of chronic fatigue, sleep disorders or sleep apnoea. They occur in hyperthyroidism, iron deficiency, and also in pediculosis (scarring). They are often the result of trauma or other brain damage. A large proportion are psychiatric disorders, ADD or ADHD.

Shivering is a state of trembling or a feeling of internal trembling of the body. It is often associated with increased body temperature and fever. However, it can occur without fever.

A tremor is described as an involuntary and rhythmic movement that affects one or more parts of the body. It affects the upper limbs, hands, fingers, head, trunk or legs.

Hypertension, as high blood pressure is professionally referred to, is the most common disease of the cardiovascular system. It affects up to 25% of the world's adult population. It is a significant risk factor for the development of acute or chronic problems.

Nowadays, there is a growing debate about whether undue pressure and high demands are being placed on children. How to support a child in their education and use their potential effectively so that it is not beyond their tolerable level?

Overweight and obesity are hot topics. Obesity is the most common metabolic disease in the world today. As in adults, it is a problem in children. If it is present in childhood, it is highly likely to be present in adulthood. It significantly increases the risk of morbidity.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that afflicts not only adults, but also children. The definition of insomnia has its own specifics and not every night waking up means the disease. Especially in children, their current condition is often misunderstood as insomnia. Sleep in adulthood differs from that of a child, even among children there are differences with respect to age. In order to make a diagnosis of insomnia, it is necessary to know these differences as well as other associated problems during wakefulness.

But is this really true? Psychologists don't think so! In fact, the pre-Christmas stress and chaos, like Christmas itself, is a great strain on the human psyche. For many, this period is one of the most difficult of the year.

Pu-erh is a type of tea originating in China. It is characterized by its processing and its beneficial effects on health. This tea is a well-known remedy for various health problems in traditional Eastern medicine. What are the beneficial effects of pu-erh tea? Who is it not suitable for?

Fatigue is a very common subjective symptom and quite common in today's hectic times.

Is trying to get a good night's sleep an everyday problem for you? How do you change your sleep habits and when do you reach for medication?

Meditation is both a training and a relaxation for the mind. In recent years, interest in meditation techniques and relaxing the mind has been growing rapidly. What are the benefits and health effects of meditation on the human body?

Hyperventilation will torment the body and the soul. It will overwhelm a man in minutes if he doesn't get it right at the start. It will make the body stiffen, the limbs spasm, the muscles cramp. The shortness of breath and the pounding of the heart will make you fear for your life.

Green tea is one of the most popular teas and hot drinks worldwide. Its existence has been mentioned for thousands of years. It originates from China and is known for its many health benefits. What does green tea contain and how does it affect human health?

Biolamp treatment is an additional light therapy. It uses the influence of polarized light for biostimulation.

Yoga is perceived in the Western world primarily as a physical exercise. But the truth is that as a meditation practice it has a much deeper meaning.

Different physical pains and psychological problems belong to humans somehow automatically. We always try to solve them with some guaranteed method. How can autogenic training help us in this respect?