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Animal ecology is an important area of study for scientists. It is the study of animals and how they related to each other as well as how they related to their environment. There are various forms of animal ecology. This includes: o Behavioral ecology, the study of the behavior of the animals with relation to their environment and others o ...

There are many forms of stressors in today’s busy lifestyle. From our jobs to our everyday home life. Stress can be the root cause of many health problems. Understanding how stress affects us is as unique as each individual. Learning to relax can be as simple as using breathing techniques. Sense of smell Understanding how our sense of smell works ...

If you have never had a panic attack, you cannot imagine the minutes or possibly hours of sheer terror that the person having one can experience. The typical medications used are anti-anxiety medications that do help ease or prevent anxiety, but can dull the person’s mental state and can lead to physical dependence. In complete contrast to this, Chinese herbal ...

The healthcare industry affects the lives of virtually everyone in the United States. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), healthcare expenditures will account for approximately 17% of the Gross Domestic Product this year. Many activities in the healthcare industry result in land, water or air pollution. Much of the waste is recyclable and consists of paper, ...

Traditional Chinese health beliefs adopt a holistic view emphasizing the importance of environmental factors in increasing risk of disease. According to Quah (1985), these factors influence the balance of body’s harmony, yin and yang. These are two opposite but complementary forces and, together with qi (vital energy), they control the universe and explain the relationship between people and their surroundings. ...

As a person diagnosed with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) since 2001, I’ve had my eyes trained on Google Alerts and on the web in general, regularly looking for breakthroughs, both conventionally and in the alternative medicine arena. Many people who are diagnosed with CLL are told to hold off on any treatment, as the disease often progresses slowly, and any ...

The importance of teaching respect to kids cannot be underestimated. Teaching respect in character education classes or other character building efforts can do much to increase academic achievement. Teaching respect within the family has additional benefits. The importance of teaching respect to kids comes into its own, however, when we understand that this gem from the list of character traits ...

Cultural influences impact consumer behavior. Cultural influences happen at an early stage of one’s life. As children, we are taught to make connections with rituals and consumption. Most birthday parties are really about material gain… at least for children. Can you imagine the disappointment of having a birthday party (especially elementary school) and none of your friends brought any presents? ...

Physical therapy and occupational therapy form an important pillar of complementary medicine that improves functional, muscular and structural stability in individuals; however, it is noteworthy that occupational therapy and physical therapy are entirely different and distinct tools of rehabilitation. Physical therapy deals with improving the muscular and structural support of the tissues and tendons after an acute or chronic insult. ...

With the ever increasing use of technology and industries flourishing the amount of pollution in our environment is increasing at a rapid pace. Keeping our environment clean is a very important part of our lives in these days. It is important to focus on this as we have to make sure that the environment is preserved for future generations. Water ...