Fibrates such as Lopid, Atromid, and Tricor are used to lower triglycerides, and can help raise HDL cholesterol. When used with statins, the side effect of fibrates is that it can increase your risk of muscle problems. 5. Ezetimibe lowers LDL cholesterol by blocking the intestine
The review suggested that exposure-based interventions for veterans were more effective than EMDR. EMDR treatment method is more effective for sexual assault victims than veterans. The study done by Ironson et al (2002) had the aim of comparing the effective of EMDR and prolonged exposure (PE) on 22 sexual assault victims. To standardize the process, all participants attended the three preparatory sessions. The results were promising because both approaches showed a reduction in PTSD and it’s symptoms.
It is also an effective treatment as it aims to treat the cause of the problem as well as the symptoms. It can give clients a greater sense of control over themselves as well which can have much longer lasting benefits. Another advantage would be that it has no side-effects or harmful addictions attached etc. It is also voluntary and not invasive for example in drug treatment withdrawal symptoms may be distressing. Biofeedback can be used for an unlimited time, as it is not addictive in the way that BZ's (for example) can be (as they are only used for a maximum of four weeks to prevent this) so biofeedback is seen as more of a long term cure of stress.
Along with caffeine affecting the adenosine it also has an effect on GABA receptors and the release of dopamine (Nehlig et.al, 1992). Caffeine not only blockades adenosine it also releases intracellular calcium, inhibits phosphodiesterases and blockade or regulatory sites of GABAa-receptors (Gupta and Gupta, 1999). Withdrawal symptoms of caffeine are headache, drowsiness, fatigue and lethargy (Gupta and Gupta, 1999). Dopamine and glutamate neurotransmission is modulated by adenosine in the striatum. Adenosine A1 in the nerve terminals inhibits dopamine and glutamate from being released.
In the other study which did not show outright that GI and GL had an effect on weight management; Heilbronn et al. carried out their study on a small sample size, with just 23 women and 22 men taking part. Perhaps in a larger sample size, the results may have been different. It was found that LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) levels decreased, showing a positive effect on those who were overweight and had type 2 diabetes. The other studies I examined seemed to suggest almost without doubt that a low GI diet leads to weight loss and greater weight management in comparison to a high GI diet.
Nexium- (esomeprazole) belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexium is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis. Nexium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The two main neurotransmitters found to be linked to aggressive behaviour are serotonin and dopamine. High levels of serotonin are said to reduce aggression by inhibiting responses to emotional stimuli that might otherwise lead to aggressive behaviour. Low levels are associated with an increase in impulsive behaviour, aggression and even violent suicide. Evidence supporting the importance of serotonin in aggressive behaviour was found in research using vervet monkeys. Raleigh et al (1991) found that if serotonin levels were reduced by altering their diet, there was an increase in aggressive behaviour whereas an increase in serotonin levels resulted in a decrease in aggressive behaviour suggesting the difference in aggression was due to the serotonin levels.
The result shows that the high level cortisol group performed worse on the verbal declarative memory test than group 2, and performed brow placebo levels after day 1. Group 2 with low-level cortisol showed no memory decrease. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the hypothalamus and it acts primarily as a neurotransmitter in the brain. Oxytocin plays a important role in human social bonding and stress reduction, and it has been linked to trusting other people. The study of Baumgartner et al.
Regular physical activity helps reduce the chances of Type 2 diabetes by regulating the blood sugar levels in the body, and it helps reduce heart disease by lowering blood pressure and increasing your HDL cholesterol. (Bassuk) Reducing the risks of these diseases also reduces the need for medications to control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Adding weight training and balancing routines to a workout schedule will also increase muscle and bone strength, which will increase stability and reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Likewise, as little as 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, which increases lung capacity, a week can lower the risk of heart related diseases and can curtail excess weight. (Physical Activity: Physical Activity for Everyone) Physically active people are also at a lower risk of developing diseases like colon and breast cancer.
Alcohol/drugs can increase the level of dopamine (this compensates for the lack of dopamine receptors in individuals with A1 variant of the DRD2 gene). Dopamine stimulates the receptors and thud the behaviour is maintained and the individual relapses.