A person develops goiter when his or her thyroid gland is enlarged. Enlargement of the thyroid gland occurs when it fails to secrete enough hormone required by our body. If you have goiter, you should avoid consuming certain foods. This article will inform you about the foods to be avoided by patients with goiter. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in sulfur compounds known as glucosinolates. Breaking of the glucosinolates results in production of byproducts known as isothiocyanates. In a medical study conducted in the year 1995 it was found that isothiocyanates blocks iodine absorption and uptake by thyroid gland, which results in formation of goiter. According to majority of the medical experts, the leading cause of goiter is iodine deficiency. When you consume cruciferous vegetables, you are indirectly stopping iodine from affecting the thyroid gland positively. Some examples of cruciferous vegetables are: kale, Brussels sprout, broccoli, turnips, cauliflower, cabbage, mustard, kohlrabi  [...]

Asthma is defined as a pulmonary disease taking place due to inflammation of bronchial tubes or the air passages. Inflammation in the air passages makes the asthmatic feel tightness in his chest accompanied by other signs like wheezing, breathing difficulties and coughing. There’s no cure for asthma; the asthma symptoms are however, controlled with a combination of lifestyle changes and dosages of conventional medications. There are also some effective herbal remedies for asthma; below, we have discussed some of them. 1.  Both honey and tea are known to be excellent bronchodilators and decongestants. According to herbalists, chamomile tea is particularly beneficial experiencing asthma symptoms. This tea works by soothing and relaxing the muscles of our body including the muscles of our respiratory system. This relieves us from the asthma symptoms like chest tightness and breathing difficulties. Adding 1 tablespoon honey to this tea before drinking it will make breathing easier for the  [...]

Mental health doctors treat ADHD differently in every child. A perfect ADHD treatment plan helps in improving the child's functioning and also reduces the behavioral signs of ADHD. In this article, we have discussed about the alternative treatment procedures (treatment methods besides medications) used for treating children with ADHD. Behavioral therapy: Behavioral therapy for ADHD can be conducted both at home and at the office of the behaviorist. At times, the behaviorist can show the parent or other caregiver of the suffering child the techniques of conducting a behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy teaches the child how to communicate in a better way. The other positive effects of such therapies include improvement in life skills, controlling outbursts and reducing disruptive tendencies. Parenting skill: One of the ways of reducing the signs of ADHD in a child is by giving him certain boundaries, clear rules and positive reinforceers. Such parenting skills mostly require help  [...]

Alcohol addiction can be controlled successfully if one manages to reduce his alcohol craving. The intensity of alcohol craving are not same for all alcoholic individuals; it varies from one person to the other. According to medical experts, one suffers from alcohol cravings due to the physiological response towards the external or internal cues evoking the exciting euphoric memories of what he or she experiences after consuming alcohol. The craving also occurs due to discomforts associated with withdrawal and the desire of tasting alcohol. Alcohol cravings and other side effects of alcohol withdrawal (tension, bowel disruption, digestive disorders, sleep disorders, decreased energy levels, anxiety etc) can be reduced up to a great extent by changing the diet plan of an alcoholic individual. Below we have discussed about the food types that help in managing alcohol craving successfully. Complex carbohydrates: Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrate helps in decreasing the intensity  [...]