Saturday, January 12, 2013

Eileen Bailey's Posts

5 Things You Should Know About Men’s Sexual Health

As women, we learn about our sexual health from the time we are teenagers. We are taught how our bodies work and are encouraged to go to the doctor for annual exam. We pay attention to our reproductive system, aren’t afraid to talk to our friends about our sexual health and learn to listen to our bodies. But for men, once puberty is over,... Read moreChevron

The Fear of Relaxing

One of the most common behavioral methods to treat anxiety is to teach relaxation skills. Deep breathing, meditation, yoga are all suggested ways of coping with stressful situations and calming down anxiety and fears. But for some, these methods actually trigger anxiety. For some, the fear of relaxing becomes the reason, not the solution, for... Read moreChevron

Asperger's Syndrome and Violence

Last Friday, the unthinkable happened. Twenty little children and 6 adults were murdered in a horrendous way. As a nation, we mourn for those that were killed and pray for their families. As is normal, we are curious as to why. We have a need to know and understand not only what happened but why it happened. If we understand why, then maybe we can... Read moreChevron

Winter Break and Kids with ADHD

In a few days your children will come home from school and not have to go back until after the New Year. For many children, this time is a welcome break; no homework, sleeping late, getting together with friends. But for children with ADHD and their parents, winter break can be a long, difficult 10 days. In some areas of the country, winter break... Read moreChevron

Treatment Options for Metastatic Melanoma

Metastatic melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Early detection is important in treating it; once it spreads to other areas of the body, treatment options become very limited.  Some of the types of treatments used are:   Immunotherapy Immunotherapy uses drugs to work with your immune system to slow or stop the growth... Read moreChevron