Although a certain amount of stress is a normal part of human existence, excessive amounts can undoubtedly act as a provocative factor. In many patients it therefore seems logical to try to lessen this, if possible. The first step, which often helps greatly, is to remove any worries regarding the nature of migraine with an explanation as well as reassurance that there is nothing more seriously wrong. Only very rarely are worries about the nature of the illness sufficiently intractable to need referral to a psychiatrist.Although life-style cannot always be changed, the worsening of any stress disease indicates the need for its re-examination. Obvious examples include the person in business or one of the professions who never takes time off to relax; here the important point to emphasize is that one headache a month equals one day lost from work a month, so that it is a good investment to take some time off. The type ‘A’ person may find periods of relaxation which take the form of just staring at the ceiling punitive; in this sort of case, physical exercise may be indicated, starting gently in those unaccustomed to it.Although it is impractical to suggest that the hard-working businessman gives up his job, it is possible to help him cope with the pressures involved in his work. By preventing the physiological (e.g. hormonal) changes caused by stress, the cycle of chemical changes involved in migraine can be arrested. One useful method of achieving this is relaxation therapy where many of the changes induced are the reverse of those seen in the tension headache/migraine syndrome. During relaxation certain physiological changes occur, e.g. muscle tone is decreased, and respiration and the heart rate slow; all of these are manifestations of a decrease in the tone of sympathetic muscles. Historically, there have been numerous types of relaxation therapy: the Japanese communal bath, which is not used for cleansing purposes, the Finnish sauna, the American ‘whirlpool’, and massage are all attempts in this direction. There is some evidence that teaching a tense person to relax is of benefit in reducing the incidence of headaches but it is difficult to separate this improvement from the placebo response, so that the claims to success of relaxation therapy are difficult to interpret.Often those persons who most need relaxation find the greatest difficulty in obtaining it. One way recommended for assessing a person’s state of tension is to imitate his posture, e.g. sitting on the edge of the chair leaning forward with shoulders hunched and fists clenched. If the patient holds this posture for a few minutes, there will be a feeling of discomfort. If, on breathing out rapidly there is a smooth exhalation, relaxation is possible but interrupted breathing with an involuntary holding of the breath implies that the patient may be resistant to relaxation therapy.Relaxation therapy aims at providing a variety of positive steps to ensure that the last remains of tension have been removed. Relaxation is much easier in a warm quiet room. Many hospitals and therapists have their own techniques for relaxation.
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TREATING MIGRAINE WITHOUT DRUGS: AVOIDANCE OF STRESS
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WHAT ARE EROTIC KISSINGS?
Comments OffKissing is the expression of sexual desire and an effective stimulant too. Erotic kissing is similar to coitus, builds up gradually and requires sensitivity and timing. To start kissing involves mostly lip contact then tongue care and gentle nibbling of the lower Upstarts. In due course of time tongue moves freely in the mouth of the partner who may suck on it. Both partners may bite each others lips. Kissing need not to be restricted to the sexual partners lips. Any part of the body may be similarly stimulated, hair, nape of the neck, breasts and genitals. Kissing not only serves as a measure of foreplay but may continue till orgasm. Kissing each other after reaching orgasm is a gentle expression of greatfulness to co-operation.Are all kisses erotic?No it is not the kiss but the way of kissing which expresses your feelings. To a child out of affection you may kiss on forehead but kissing on lips expresses your inner feelings to your wife. Hugging along with kissing on soft cheeks denotes your desires.*106\301\2*
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Drugs become accepted by physicians and the FDA on the basis of scientific proof of their effectiveness and safety. Scientific proof is obtained through a series of tests called a clinical trial. A clinical trial involves the combined efforts of the pharmaceutical company that makes the drug; the independent investigators who test the drug; and the FDA, which licenses the drug. Testing drugs through clinical trials has been standard for over four decades and has provided the foundation for most of the recommended treatments in traditional medicine. While a drug is being tested in a clinical trial, it is considered experimental. If the drug proves effective and is not too toxic, it is then licensed and available to the public. For people with HIV infection, participating in clinical trials has both advantages and disadvantages. Clinical trials are experiments with human lives, and special safeguards are necessary to guard both the people and the scientific procedure. These safeguards, plus the options and aspects of participation in a clinical trial, are spelled out to the participant in painstaking detail. Some trials can be seen as especially risky: they involve taking a drug with no established benefit in place of a standard drug with established merit. With other trials—for instance, the comparison of two drugs, both of which are known to work, to find out which works better—the risk is lower. The motivation to participate is an individual decision. For further discussion, see below, “Advantages of Participating in a Clinical Trial” and “Disadvantages of Participating in a Clinical Trial.” Anyone worried about the safety of a clinical trial can be reassured that the trials are conducted under the strict supervision of the FDA and a local board charged with reviewing the trial. Both the FDA and the local board periodically review the results of the trial. If the drug being tested proves significantly better or worse than the drugs in standard use, the trial is promptly discontinued. Moreover, a standing rule in all clinical trials is that participants may withdraw from the trial at any time.*183\191\2*