Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a medical condition that impacts brain activity and associated development, focus, and impulse control. According to the ADD Research Center, ADHD affects roughly 6.4 million American children between the ages of 4- to 17-years of age and 4 percent of American adults. While many traditional doctors prescribe medications (i.e., Ritalin, etc.) to help manage the symptoms of ADHD, the following lifestyle changes may work in collaboration with medical treatments to help ADHD in both child and adult patients: 1. Support groups Many ADHD patients suffer from the negative stigma that can greatly impact them in childhood and into adulthood. However, many therapists recommend seeking out an ADHD support group. ADHD support groups meet regularly and foster understanding, socialization, community, and friendships among ADHD patients and their loved ones. 2. Establish routine The wandering mind and attention span of a patient with ADHD may also benefit from established routine. This may look different from patient to patient but may include physical and digital tools to help manage daily activities, tasks, and serve as a reminder to help day to day life run more smoothly and consistently. Try the following organizational tools: A day or digital planner for homework, work tasks, social obligations, bills, etc.

Ulcerative colitis is a type of severe inflammatory bowel disease (or IBD) that causes the body to mistakenly attack the tissues of the digestive tract (or large intestine, rectum, and anus) causing chronic tissue damage, painful ulcers, and inflammation. Doctors treating ulcerative colitis may prescribe medications such as steroids, immune-suppressing drugs, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (or NSAIDs) to reduce both symptoms and frequency of flare ups. In severe cases of colitis where patients are non-responsive to drug treatments, doctors may recommend surgery to remove the colon. However, many patients also use the following lifestyle changes and natural treatments to soothe colitis pain. Just ensure you consult closely with a healthcare professional first: 1. Daily exercise Doctors will often recommend some type of gentle daily exercise for patients with ulcerative colitis to help reduce extra-intestinal (beyond the intestines) symptoms as well as to improve energy and mood. Colitis flare-ups often cause a combination of fatigue and depression so remaining active can improve energy, mood, immunity, appetite, and sleep, which in turn can help reduce both colitis symptoms and flare ups. Just be sure to consult with your doctor prior to taking up any form of exercise. Gentle activities, like yoga, walking, hiking, cycling, and swimming are wonderful.

Erectile dysfunction affects roughly 30 million American males. The condition is characterized as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection adequate for sexual intercourse. Often referred to as impotence, erectile dysfunction, or ED, can be triggered by many factors—such as chronic medical conditions, self esteem issues, or even anxiety or depression. While doctors typically treat ED with prescribed medications like Cialis, Viagra or, Stendra, certain lifestyle changes and natural treatments may also help: 1. Rhodiola rosea A smaller study published by the American Botanical Council in 2002, an herb derived from a perennial plant known as rhodiola rosea (or rose root), which as long been used to treat erectile dysfunction in Scandanavian countries, helpful in the treatment of ED. During the study 35 men participants with ED were given 200-milligram supplements of rhodiola rosea for a duration of 90 days. Findings showed that the herb improved sexual function and overall energy for 26 participants. 2. Dehydroepiandrosterone Dehydroepiandrosterone, or more commonly DHEA is often administered to male patients suffering from ED to improve the quality and length of erection. DHEA is a hormone made by the adrenal glands, however, many ED patients are found to be low in this specific hormone.

Fibromyalgia is a common disorder that causes pain and fatigue in specific muscles in the body. The affected parts can include the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. While there is no permanent cure for the condition, certain changes in one’s lifestyle and natural remedies could help improve the symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a challenging condition to treat because its symptoms tend to mimic those of other diseases and there is no tried and true test to confirm a diagnosis. As a result, it is often misdiagnosed which can leave patients frustrated. To find relief from the constant pain of fibromyalgia, consider adopting the following lifestyle tips: 1. Sleep People suffering from fibromyalgia need to get sufficient sleep. Sleeping well reduces stress and pain caused by this condition. It also reduces the symptoms of fibromyalgia. A tips to help you find restful sleep include: Minimize day naps Sleep in a cool and silent room Avoid using electronic devices before sleeping Set alarms for when you should wake up, as oversleeping is not ideal Avoid consuming alcohol or caffeine before bedtime 2. Exercise Exercising is not easy, but starting with low-intensity exercises can reduce fatigue. Additionally, it increases muscle strength while decreasing pain and discomfort.

For centuries people have been trying to get rid of unsightly body hair and in the process we have stripped, waxed, yanked, and tweezed ourselves raw. This process usually begins in adolescence and typically never stops. Many women and men are intent on removing hair from the face, armpits, legs, bikini line, and other parts of the body. Hair removal methods range from inexpensive shaving to pricey laser hair removal, so your method will depend on the amount of time and money you have available: 1. Shaving Shaving with a disposable razor is the method most of us started out with when trying to remove unwanted hair. Shaving is the most popular temporary method of hair removal due to its cheapness and effectiveness. It works by cutting the hair off at the surface of the skin, leaving the root. It can cause hair to grow in with a blunt tip which can make the growing back process noticeable. To achieve a smoother shave, we recommend using shaving cream or hair conditioner to help the razor glide smoothly and prevent nicks and cuts. 2. Threading Threading has been the primary method of hair removal in Asia for centuries. It consists of rolling twisted cotton thread over the hairs, which rips the hairs right out of its pore.