The treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, known as OCD, is done with the use of antidepressant remedies, conducting cognitive-behavioral therapy or a combination of both. Although not always cure the disease, this treatment is able to control symptoms well in most cases, improving the quality of life of the person living with this problem

The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is the calculation of waist and hip measurements to check a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This is because the higher the concentration of abdominal fat, the greater the risk of having problems like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure or atherosclerosis

The 1 year old baby starts to be more independent and wants to find out all by himself. He begins to sing, laugh and talk more and more. From this stage the weight gain will be lower as the growth will increase. At this stage the baby does not like strangers, nor to stay away from the mother, nor in strange places

Candida intertrigo, also called intertriginous candidiasis, is a skin infection caused by the fungus of the genus Candida, which causes reddened, moist and cracked lesions. It usually occurs in areas of skin folds, such as groin, armpit, between the toes and under the breasts, as they are areas where there is accumulation of moisture from sweat and dirt, being more frequent in obese people or poor hygiene

Soy milk should only be offered as food for the baby if the pediatrician recommends it, as in cases where the baby can not be breastfed, or when he develops cow's milk allergy or in some cases of lactose intolerance. Soy milk in the form of infant formula is made from soy protein and various nutrients that are essential for baby's growth

Knee pain is a symptom that can arise due to joint wear, overweight or sports injuries that can happen in the football game or during a race, for example. However, when knee pain prevents walking or worsens over time, it may be a sign of a more serious problem, such as a ruptured ligament, osteoarthritis or Baker's cyst, which can be confirmed by tests such as x-ray or computed tomography

Pelvic pain is a pain felt in the lower abdomen, also known as "foot of the belly" and is usually a sign of gynecological, urologic, intestinal or pregnancy related problems. This symptom is more common in women, but it can also occur in man, being more related to intestinal problems or in the prostate, for example

To reduce salt intake it is important to avoid buying processed, frozen or canned foods, not taking the salt shaker to the table or even replacing the salt with herbs, spices and vinegar, for example. See What Herbs To Use To Substitute Salt Into Cultivation Aromatic Plants Replace Salt. Generally, all healthy people should consume a maximum of 5 g of salt per day, which is the same as consuming 2000 mg of sodium which corresponds to 1 teaspoon per day

Kegel exercises for men serve to treat urinary incontinence, improve performance during intimate contact, and is particularly useful in combating premature ejaculation and combating erectile dysfunction. The main benefits are: Combat involuntary loss of urine; Fighting premature ejaculation; Increase ejaculation time; Fight erectile dysfunction; Increase prostate health; Improves control over stool; Increase the sensitivity of the intimate region; Improve sexual intercourse

Raloxifene is the active substance of an anti-osteoporosis medicine known commercially as Evista. This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis, its action is to increase bone density and lower cholesterol levels in the body. Indications of Raloxifene Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

A good home remedy to help alleviate the symptoms of hypothyroidism may be the bodelha, which is a type of kelp that helps regulate the functioning of the thyroid. This seaweed can be found in natural products stores in the form of capsules. Learn more details of this seaweed by clicking here. When hypotheireoidism is autoimmune, which happens in about 80% of cases, detoxifying herbs can also be used, which eliminate toxins and favor the improvement of metabolism, such as dandelion, gentian, sorrel, mackerel, centella asiatica, St