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The butterfly gland in the neck is thyroid. It makes the hormones use the energy and make organ use the oxygen and proteins. The glands act as a guide for other hormones as to how much hormones to be produced in the blood. They determine how organs should perform and respond to other hormones. When the thyroid glands produce more hormones than necessary; it is called hyperthyroidism. In contrast to this, less thyroid hormone production is called hypothyroidism. These hormones are necessary for t...more

A dysfunctional family comprises of destructive and harmful parenting along with a persistent lack of concern for the child. The harmful effects that a dysfunctional family wreaks on a child often go unnoticed and unacknowledged. In most cases, no action is taken to rectify the situation or to minimize the negative effects on the child.

When the distress caused to the child is severe and long-drawn, it may lead to the development of psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, ...more

Cerebral palsy and occupational therapy -

In order to recover the skills that are required for leading an independent and a satisfying life after any injury or disease, an occupational therapist is required. The word occupation refers to the tasks which one has to perform every day, not to one s profession. Muscle and joint coordination issues can be fixed with the help of occupational therapy in case if kids. These include daily activities like eating, brushing using the toilet. With t...more

Depression is a state of mind that adversely affects the way a person thinks, feels and behaves. It s becoming an unpleasant existence in everyone s life these days due to a lot of factors such as:

Competition with Others

Desires not getting fulfilled

Relationship related concerns

Performance Pressures

Societal Pressures etc

In most cases, depression does not have a single cause. Rather, it results from a mix of factors i.e. your genes, event...more

Most children develop certain repetitive behaviours at an early age, but it is the frequency, persistence or its effects on the overall well-being of the child which could qualify it as a disorder . These habits include

Repetitive sucking of the thumb
Biting of the nails
Hitting his own self
Pulling his/her own hair
Holding on to his breath without any reason
This refers to the behavioural issues of your child which cause the child to misbehave more often; this can ...more

Marriage or any healthy relationship is a bonding, and not binding. Finding the right person and living happily ever after is only true in fairy tales. In reality, once you find the right partner, maintaining and nurturing the relationship bond itself takes a lifetime and living happily solely depends on HOW you cultivate a relationship with your partner.

Communication is one of the chief ingredients besides trust, understanding, love, care, companionship and empathy in a happy and succ...more

Over the years, infidelity has surfaced as the single most common reason that has the ability to shatter and dismantle a perfectly happy relationship. Infidelity can occur in any and every form of relationship and in each of them it is deemed as unacceptable and uncalled for. Lack of affection has been generally identified as the primary cause why people stray.

However, there are other reasons too that cause infidelity. Some of them are:

Bad judgment: The person who is held res...more

If you re a new mother, chances of you going through postpartum depression are one in four and statistics report that more than 50% of Indian mothers experience it. When your life gets a whole new meaning with parenthood, feelings of sadness, anxiety, and low energy can be somewhat perplexing. That's when you know you are experiencing postpartum depression, and you're not the only one.

What is postpartum depression?

Often termed as Baby Blues, which is a milder version of dep...more

Like any other relationship, partners in a marriage might also encounter problems. Some partners want to work for it and retrospect their past to know where it started from and some do not know how to go about it. However, one must always try and make some efforts to save their relationship. Each partner has a different role to play, some efforts are to make on an individual level and some together can help them save their marriage.

Some tips to make the marital relationship better are:...more

Sensory Processing Disorder refers to a condition in which the brain has problems in receiving and responding to information, which comes through the sense organs. The problems of sensory processing are usually found among children but they can even affect the adults. People receive all kinds of input through how we see, taste, smell, touch and through all our body-centred senses of touch, movement, gravity as well as the position of the body. Occupational therapy is an appropriate treatment tha...more