Posted on 20 January 2010
Tags: associated, disadvantages, Health, Mental, problem
According to WHO, mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” According to this definition, if someone has mental health problem, he/she cannot keep himself/herself physically fit as well. So, wellbeing of the mental health is the most vital issue of physical health as well as life of everyone.
The important facts of mental health problem are:
- Mental health problem is widespread across the country and has been causing immense suffering. Individuals suffering from this problem are often intended to isolate themselves from the society, they spend poor quality of life, and hence their life expectancy decreases down drastically.
- In addition, the mental health problem also leads to many other disorders including neurological, physiological, nutritional, and physical disorders.
- Mental health problem can be only controlled to some extent. In such a condition, if mental health problem is left untreated then it may cause big problem and in certain conditions, it can even take life of the individual.
- However, there are some barriers that affect the mental treatment such as lack of knowledge about the seriousness of mental illness or lack of information about the advantages of the treatment.
There are a few reliable treatment centers that provide all facilities for the treatment of mental health problem. Their sole objective is to reduce the burden of mental disorders and promote mental health. So, this is necessary to get treated for all those individuals who are suffering from mental health problem.
Posted on 16 January 2010
Tags: General, Health, Indicate, Nail, Pale, problem
The appearance of a pale nail will vary depending on the cause and severity of the problem. Nail paleness can be triggered by trauma to the nail or it may be caused by a disease. The scientific name for pale nail is leuconychia.
A pale nail is sometimes an indicator of a general health problem. For instance, people with chronic liver disease often show signs of pale nail. In the case of liver problems the total nail will be pale except for the top portion, which will retain its original pink color. The nails on the thumb and the index fingers are the most likely to be pale when there is liver disease present.
People with lymphoma, renal disease and fungal disease are also prone to pale nail. Diseases that reduce the quality of oxygen in the blood will often cause the nails to turn from pink to white. Thyroid diseases such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism may lead to the formation of nails that are pale and brittle. For more Info see http://www.treatnailfungus.org/overview/
Sometimes pail nail is the sign of poor nutrition. It is extremely important to eat a nutritious diet every day to help boost the immune system. Most physicians and holistic practitioners recommend reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing the amount of protein in the diet. It is important to eat a diet that contains several servings a day of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains. Sugar intake should be minimized as much as possible because sugar aggravates nail infections.
Some people find that their pale nail symptoms improve when they eat yogurt daily or take acidophilus capsules. Food supplements containing Vitamins B,C,D and E are also recommended as well as zinc.
Certain types of fungal infections can cause changes in the texture, color and shape of the nail. Certain types of bacteria can bring about changes in the color of the nail and cause painful areas under the nail. Psoriasis may cause splitting and paleness of the nail plate.
There is no treatment currently available to treat pale nail, but some people choose to wear polish in a darker color to hide the paleness. Since pale nail is often the cause of a more serious underlying medical condition it is important to consult your physician if you see dramatic changes in the color of your nails.