Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the front lower part of your neck. Hormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called
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activities community involvement… Some get more attention than others, some we let slip, often regretfully What are the warning signs? Physiological (physical) Heart pounding, muscle tension, shortness of breath Dry mouth, high blood pressure Fatigue, insomnia Weakness, dizziness Headaches, stomach distress 2 Warning signs Psychological (emotional) Depressed, helpless, anxious Nervous, confused, worried Bored, negative attitude/thoughts Unable to concentrate, suspicious, lethargic Warning
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Mechanical properties of PS injected parts under surface-active substances Journal: Manuscript ID: Division or Special Interest Group: Presentation Preference: Paper Type: Date Submitted by the Author: Complete List of Authors: Page 1 of 5 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PS INJECTED PARTS UNDER SURFACEACTIVE SUBSTANCES (1) The main objective of this work was to develop the influence of surface-active substances in the mechanical properties of injected plastic parts in presence of cracks, a
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MONONUCLEOSIS Also known as “MONO” Mononucleosis is a common illness that can leave you feeling tired and weak for weeks or months. It goes away on its own, but lots of rest and good self-care can help you feel better. Illness usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Often seen in teens and young adults, children can get the virus, but it often goes unnoticed because their symptoms are mild. Mono can be spread through contact with saliva, mucus from the nose, throat and sometimes
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Chronic Sleep Deprivation Fifty to seventy million Americans suffer from a disorder of sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation is common today, and could result in many risk factors. These issues include effects, mood, and performance. Many people suffer from this disorder today. The primary effect of sleep deprivation is called excessive daytime sleepiness. A sleep deprived person is most likely to fall asleep when they’re forced to sit still in a quiet situation, such as sitting in class, or during
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Croup is a generic term applied to an inflammation of the bronchi, larynx, and trachea. Also known as laryngotracheobronchitis. The term groups a set of symptoms characterized by barking or brassy (croupy), hoarseness, varying in degrees of inspiratory stridor, respiratory distress, and swelling or obstruction in the throat region. Laryngeal involvement is more prominent due to the severe effects on the voice and breathing. Croup affects are seen in children six months up to twelve years of age,
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Occupational Therapy and Compassion Fatigue: How to help the caregiver get care By Randi Johnson Hanson MSRS, OTR/L The topic of “Compassion Fatigue” has been a hot topic within the caregiving profession of nursing in the past decade. Joinson (1992) defines compassion fatigue as “a unique and expanded form of burnout in which the environmental stressors of the workplace coupled with the patient’s physical and emotional needs contributes to the caregiver becoming tired, depressed, angry, ineffective
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positive by instilling compassion and dealing with kids’ questions about the unfamiliar, rather than simply outlawing behaviours,” author Tim Huff. Tim Huff is the creator of a storybook and discussion guide, titled The Cardboard Shack Under the Bridge, that focuses on teaching elementary school students compassion for people who are homeless. The focus of the material is to encourage children to understand the people and stories behind homelessness in a hope to instil compassion, rather than judgement
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make a difference. So started a journey that led her to Compassion International and its unique child sponsorship program. Now, after just five years working with the ministry, 25 children count on Samson for prayers, letters and support. “They crawl up into my lap; they call me ‘Auntie Dorothy,'” Samson said. “They are my children.” Although Samson never had children of her own, that didn’t stop her from sharing her love and compassion with little ones. “I always wanted to have 12 children
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Chapter 3 How Body Systems are Affected Symptomatically by Fibromyalgia Symptoms and their occurrence may vary from person to person. Symptoms can cause problems in both work and social settings. Symptoms impact the central nervous system (CNS), the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, and the digestive system. Nervous System Symptoms of Fibromyalgia • Brain fog, or fibro fog, occurs mainly in women (88.89 percent of female patients) and after the age of 40. Fibro fog is more frequently
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