LIVING AND BEATING CANCER

Cancer Treatment, Are We There Yet?

By Poornima Manohar Malagi

Cancer has been the most distressing disease that has recorded millions of casualties worldwide. Our surroundings is constantly being filled with many carcinogens day by day in the form of plastics, tanned food, arsenic, asbestos, beryllium, cadmium, diesel exhausts and other air pollutants. Thus prevention, treatment and mitigation of cancer are a huge challenge for the medical fraternity.

Oncologists depend on molecular biology of cancer to decode the disease and find a major breakthrough in the care of the cancer patients. Integration of molecular biology, genetics, microbiology and biochemistry of the cells have enabled comprehensive analysis of tumor cells that still continues in the dark routes to crack the most effective approach to prevent and treat cancer.

Cancer even now remains elusive with so many hidden links and targets which when unveiled can give the patient a new lease of hope. The molecular changes involved in initiation and propagation of cancer involves major genes namely- oncogenes, tumor genes. Mutations of these genes are the major cause for cancer. Some protective sequences and pathways such as cell cycle control and mismatch repair may prevent tumor generation. Thus, Cancer therapy concentrates largely on these molecular targets.

The cancerous cells are like normal cells, but they differ in their genetic stability, cell cycle controls, loss of p53 gene, and proteins. The therapy may be traced by exploiting the weakness of the cancerous cells such as genetic instability, flaws in the cell cycle controls, lack of chromosomal integrity, shattered apoptosis pathways and DNA repair pathways. Selective quenching of the blood perfusion to the cells may be another method of killing cancer cells.

Molecular analysis of the tumour cells have given clues on critical genes of which p53 is of prime importance. Mutations on p53 genes are associated with the tumor cells; repair of this gene is a distinctive approach to heal these cells. This is a promising method that is further studied to effectively repair the p53 gene which can then suppress tumorogenesis.

Even tumor cells undergo deviations in DNA metabolism that can be detrimental; these may

be alterations in DNA replication, recombination, repair and ultimately the chromosomal integrity. With these vulnerabilities the tumor cells may be side lined and bring their growth to a standstill. This is what the radiation therapy does to the tumor cells, the otherwise harmful electromagnetic radiations are targeted on the tumor cells selectively so that the chromosomal integrity is lost and the tumor is eradicated from the body completely.

The major challenge in the cancer treatment is the resistance offered by the tumor cells to chemotherapy. The response of cancer cells differs widely to the chemotherapy and radiation therapy that the understanding involves complex possibilities and deviations. The resistance to anti cancer drugs is related to enhanced expression of gene- Mdr1. This gene by excessively producing plasma membrane bound transport ATPase prevents the absorption of anti cancer drugs in to the cancer cells. So, this gene is a direct target when the patient is on chemotherapy. A simultaneous watch on this gene has increased the success rate of the cancer chemotherapy.

While the complete cure of cancer is not evident, it's not very far. With a consistent approach we have come ahead putting many hurdles behind us. Study of molecular changes of tumors on sub cellular and genetic levels has resulted in many major breakthroughs that keep the promise to fight cancer completely out of this world. The improved success rates of thecancer treatments, advent of unique and innovative treatment approaches day by day has proven cancer can surely be cured completely. With our hopes and faith high we shall definitely beat cancer eventually.

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The Importance of Food To Eat Or Not Eat When Dealing With Cancer

By Alan Wighton 

Everyone is mystified as to why there is so much cancer now yet when you look at who's getting cancer and where it is predominately a problem it is not difficult to find the reasons why. Today the food we eat has changed and so has the rate of cancer in western developed countries where it is highest. Today we suffer from a different set of health problems than 50 to 60 years ago and cancer is one of the main ones.

What we eat determines our state of health. Most patients who are successful in healing cancer make significant changes to their diet and life-style. In fact, healing requires changes, big changes. If we attack the tumour without improving the underlying system, the body will usually grow more cancer. It's important for someone just diagnosed with the problem to do something about it themselves instead of just leaving it to your doctor to solve the problem.

This is not something that has just been discovered as there are many clinics around the world that are using our natural food as medicine successfully. The Gerson therapy has been using food to heal cancer patients since the 19:50s. Another is the Joanna Budwig diet which has helped many people, also the macrobiotic diet which addresses the reasons why it first grew. All these therapies strengthen the immune system which is our self-repair system and has the amazing ability to heal the body of diseases when it is functioning properly.

If you got cancer from eating the wrong food, would you look for a cure by considering the treatments that are in place today while you kept on eating more of this same food that caused the problem? No. So why then do we spend so much time and money on finding a cure, while why we keep pouring in the food that allowed cancer to grow in the first place. Change the food you are eating and a cure will happen. That is common sense.

There are certain foods we love to eat that must be eliminated from the diet if you are going to beat the disease. Fatty processed meats that are low in fibre and contain the carcinogenic additive sodium nitrate which is known to contribute to cancer. Also food that is highly salted, pickled or smoked. Meat can also become carcinogenic because of the way we cook it with barbequing or frying as high temperatures in cooking are known to promote cancer.

Nature, on the other hand gives us an array of food to beat the disease and this food will attack the underlying causes that allowed cancer to first appear. This almost exclusively revolves around a plant based diet and at the top of the list is food from the cruciferous family which are broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts and cauliflower. They are unequalled in helping someone survive the disease.

To stop cancer your diet must include freshly grown and in season fruit and vegetables, preferably from a variety of colour so start your day with a healthy fruit breakfast. The perfect food for lunch is a salad using an assortment of colour which should include garlic. Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, carrots including green leafy vegetables are great for the evening meal. Finish off with dessert of berries, grapes or watermelon.

Consuming fruit and vegetables in their natural state is an important way to reverse any cancer because freshly grown food is our medicine that keeps us disease free. These foods have been created and grown by nature, and nobody can improve on nature.

Remember there is no treatment or drug and there will never be one that cures the reason why cancer first developed.

Alan Wighton is an experienced natural therapist who has specialized how the food we eat everyday is related to our state of health. This article is from a site for those that are facing cancer. To read more about the link between cancer and the way we live, visit Alan's web page at; www.cancerhealed.com
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The Changes Which Are Necessary to Survive a Cancer Diagnosis

By Alan Wighton  

The word "cancer" is probably the scariest word in the English language. The word itself brings on a sensation of helplessness or powerless
to do something about it. But for someone newly diagnosed with cancer they can do something about it and that is with a little knowledge.
 To successfully survive cancer you need to identify its causes and remove them and allow the body to heal which it will do. It works for
everyone and for all cancers no matter where they are.

What people don't realize is that the human body is a powerful self healing living item and strives to heal itself automatically every single day.
We have a built in repair system that you can't even turn off if you wanted to. All you have to do to assist this system is to removing the
 barriers that have been stopping it from healing.

The system I'm talking about is your body's immune system which has cared for you right through life and will continue to do so if you look
after it. The trouble is that with cancer we are subjected to so much influence and misinformation by drug company advertisements and our mainstream medical system that we mistakenly believe the only way to treat the disease is to use toxic treatments.

You may wonder why these treatments are in place and unfortunately it's because of their ability to return a profit. It's a sad testimony to the
 society we live in today that we care more about profit than caring for someone's life.

The reasons why our current treatments often don't work is they only focus on removing cancer growths and never address the all important
reason why the cancer first grew. The root cause of the problem should be the focal point of any cancer treatment yet most oncologists typically ignore them. All cancers, no matter where they appear in the body appear for a reason and to survive the disease it is necessary to address
these reasons.

For cancer to appear in the first place there has to be a breakdown with the immune system which would normally hunt out and destroy
wayward cancer cells. A cancer growth is only a sign that the cells of the body didn't stop dividing when they were supposed to. That is cancer
is a disease brought on by a violation of our natural laws.

We are part of nature and nature is so complex we will never figure it out. But we don't have to, nature produces the perfect food for human beings and all you have to do is to eat it and the cure will come from within. The food I'm talking about is freshly grown fruit and vegetables, not processed and with minimal interference by man. Of course in the modern world we live in most of our food is available in supermarkets and has been processed and in the course of processing has lost its nutritional value. We are what we eat and many of our modern day health problems are related to our poor food choices

. While cancer is also influenced by other factors as well it's our wrong food intake that's the main reason why there is so much of it today. In strengthening the immune system we also need to respect the laws of Mother Nature and live as we were intended to, that is a little exercise, some sunshine and be watchful of the chemicals we surround ourselves with as all of these have contributed to the onset of cancer. To survive a cancer diagnosis it is common sense and not toxic treatments that are sorely needed.

Alan Wighton is an experienced natural therapist specialising in nutrition. He has researched all aspects of cancer and how our wrong food choices are closely related to the disease. For further information on better, more effective ways to overcome cancer using the powerful natural healing ability of the human body; please visit www.cancerhealed.com 
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RECOVERY

NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERIC

A
PROCLAMATION

           Alcohol Recovery: How to Handle Cravings

By M Cohan  

Signs That Someone Needs Drug and Alcohol Recovery
By Harry Saw 

    It is hard to accept that someone in your life may need to seek drug and alcohol recovery, but recognizing the fact may be the first important
 step to intervention. There are many signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol addiction that you should familiarize yourself with so you can recognize if someone you know needs professional help.

   The first sign to be aware of is any change in normal behavior. For example, does he or she suddenly start sleeping at odd hours?
Is the person in question more withdrawn and secretive? Have you noticed any sudden mood swings or violent behavior? While any of these
changes may occur for other reasons, they happen more commonly in people who need to seek drug and alcohol recovery. Be on the alert for
 any of these signs as they may be the first warning you get that someone you love has fallen victim to addiction.

   After behavioral changes, the next symptom you should look for is physical changes. Some of these changes that indicate the need for
drug and alcohol recovery include sudden weight loss, bags under the eyes, nervous twitches, increased itching, excessive sweating,
or nausea. Other issues, such as a physical ailment, could explain a combination of any of these symptoms, but if they occur in
conjunction with behavioral evidence, you have a pattern that points to drugs or alcohol use.

   Occasionally, you may be aware that someone is consuming alcohol or using drugs recreationally, but you do not think it is a problem.
However, if his or her work, school, or family life begins to suffer from these dangerous habits, it is time to step up and say something
before the problem gets out of hand. Also, no matter how safe a drug may seem, any illegal drug use comes with the risk of legal
and financial problems. Even if you do not think they need to seek drug and alcohol recovery, you may want to convince them that their
 new habit can lead to serious repercussions.

   Always be sure not to accuse someone of having an issue without using tact and delicacy. Attacking someone head on about
 a delicate problem may result in his or her outright denial or anger. Instead, be sensitive and let them know you care about them
 and simply want them to begin the drug and alcohol recovery process so they can lead a healthier life.

   For information about a rehab center that can aid tremendously in the drug and alcohol recovery process, come to The River
 Source and begin the process of changing a life.

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               Exercising For A Better Lifestyle

Here’s

Why Exercise is Good For You!

 - by Patricia Hawk, M.S., Certified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Solutions

     The earlier we start to exercise, the better!  In addition to fitness improvements in strength and endurance, ongoing research tells us that exercise may also:

• Improve memory

• Speed up our reaction times

• Improve balance

• Increase our flexibility

• Increase bone strength and protect against fractures

• Improve our psychological health

• And improve quality of life overall

     Quality of life can be improved in several ways.  First of all, through exercise we take control of our health. 
Our thought processes can become more clear.  Improvements in balance and coordination can help us to live independently in our homes longer and improved reaction times can mean that we are able to continue to drive safely.

     Exercising in a social setting can help alleviate loneliness and give us a more positive outlook on life.  Participating in dance or exercise classes at a senior or community center, the YMCA, or in your residential facility can help to re-energize us.  Simply scheduling walks with friends can make exercise more fun and
 provide more healthy social interaction.  Staying engaged in life via exercise, or other hobbies and volunteer activities, gives life meaning and provides structure.  We feel more alive when we have someplace to go and people waiting for us to arrive!

    Exercise can help us with other health issues as well:

• Joint lubrication and increased range of motion for those of us with arthritis

• Bone rebuilding for those of us with osteoporosis

• Strengthening of abdominal muscles for those of us with lower back pain

• Relief from constipation

• A boost for our immune system

• Improved sleep

• Blood pressure control

• Lowering of cholesterol and triglycerides can help prevent artery clogging and damage

     Exercise will benefit just about everyone, but the specific exercise program that you begin should be designed for you and based on your current condition and capabilities.  Consult your physician or other health professional to select the exercise  program that is right for you

A good diet plan is not all that is needed to stay in good health. A good exercise plan is also needed to stay healthy. Losing the weight with a good diet plan you will lose the weight but a good exercise plan combined with the diet will keep the weight off. Some people that only need to shed a few pounds may only need a good exercise plan. With the correct diet plan and exercise plan you can have the body you want in a few months.


The best diet and exercise plans will enable you to burn off the extra pounds in no time. A long and intense study was performed on several diet plans and only a few of the many we tested helped people achieve their goal safely, fast and kept it off with good health. Fat Loss 4 Idiots rating number one for the year 2010. If you are serious about losing the weight for good then come and get it here with Fat Loss 4 Idiots. By following the diet plan and workout program you will stay the slim and trim person that you have been wanting to be. During the study different weight classes of people we evaluated.


From needing to lose a few pounds to needing to lose a lot. But with each person following their diet plan and workout plan the weight came off quickly and safely. After checking back with the people a few months later to see how the plan worked...none of the people in the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program had gained the weight back. I am happy to see a weight loss planthat actually worked for more than a few weeks. With them still keeping a good diet and exercise plan. So anyone can do this if they are determined. So if you are serious about losing the weight and want to keep it off for good try Fat Loss 4 Idiots.


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by Samantha

It’s been long-known that physical activity boosts serotonin levels and makes people feel better, but exercise is now being called the “magic drug” in combating depression and anxiety, according to an AOL health story.

Scientists at Southern Methodist University and Boston University believe that, when it comes to easing anxiety and addressing depression, working out is even more powerful than previously believed. The researchers reviewed dozens of clinical studies on the relationship between exercise and mental health and found that patients report less anxiety, depression and stress after working out.

“Exercise appears to affect, like an antidepressant, particular neurotransmitter systems in the brain, and it helps patients with depression re-establish positive behaviors. For patients with anxiety disorders, exercise reduces their fears of fear and related bodily sensations such as a racing heart and rapid breathing,” said study co-author Michael Otto, psychology professor at BU. Otto and co-author Jasper Smits, director of the Anxiety Research and Treatment Program at SMU, presented their findings at the Anxiety Disorders Association of America’s annual conference in March.

Smits says as little as 25 minutes of physical activity can mean the difference between a bad day and a good one. Apparently, a little (exercise) goes a long way to a good mood

                                                                        



                         How to Lose Inches Fast, Boost Your         Metabolism and
            Improve Your Health by Drinking More Water

by Rita Canada

Are you wondering how to lose inches fast while gaining more energy? Perhaps you're a mom who's left exhausted each day from taking care of the kids. Or maybe you're an executive or entrepreneur who has no energy left at the end of a stressful week. Your busy lifestyle has caught up to you and now you're gaining weight and feel tired all the time.

It can be tempting to purchase expensive products that promise to help you lose inches fast, boost your energy and improve your overall sense of wellbeing. Some people even attribute their weight gain and lack of energy to growing older and actually resign themselves to believing this is a natural part of life they can't do anything about. But that simply isn't true.

In fact, you may not need to look further than your kitchen sink for the health boost you need to lose inches fast and improve your health. God Himself created the perfect beverage that our body needs to stay healthy, look better, and have the energy we need to keep up with the children, travel, or pursue our favorite activities - water.

Although it doesn't look like much, there are many benefits to drinking water. Besides helping to boost your metabolism and giving you more energy, water also:

- Helps you to lose inches fast by enhancing fat loss. If you're trying to lose weight, water flushes out the by-products of fat breakdown.

- Improves your sense of wellbeing. Fatigue, headaches, and back pain may all be caused by not drinking enough water.

- Reduces hunger. Hunger pangs may be misinterpreted cravings for water, and it also works as an appetite suppressant.

- Rehydrates your skin. When your skin is properly hydrated, it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and looks more radiant.

- Drinking plenty of water is suggested along with body wraps to flush out toxins to improve digestion, metabolism, energy levels, and fast inch loss.

How much water should you drink? The amount of water you needs depends on your current weight. A good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you would need to drink 75 ounces of water each day.

Drinking enough water can become a habit. Here are some ways you can incorporate drinking more water into your daily routine:

- Drink a glass of water each half hour.

- If you don't like the taste of water, you can flavor it by adding fresh lemon or lime juice to each glass.

- Carry water with along with you in an eco-friendly, reusable bottle. Look for bottles that are non-toxic and safe for you and the environment. Some plastic bottles leech chemicals into the water each time they are used.

The type of water you drink makes a difference too. Make sure you're drinking the right kind of water for your optimum health. The ideal bottled water is high in magnesium and low in sodium. If you are drinking tap water, use an alkaline water filter to remove alkaloids, or metals, from the water.

One of the most important things water does for you is detoxifies your body, which is a crucial step if you want to lose inches fast, improve your metabolism and your overall health. Drinking plenty of water daily is suggested along with detoxifying body wraps to flush out toxins from your body and leave you healthier and full of energy. Look for a a natural herbal wrap that helps to mobilize fat and toxins and not just water loss. 

           
     Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act-2014
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly called Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act, is a United States federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Together with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, it represents the most significant government expansion and regulatory overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965.

The PPACA is aimed at increasing the rate of health insurance coverage for Americans and reducing the overall costs of health care. It provides a number of mechanisms—including mandates, subsidies, and tax credits—to employers and individuals to increase the coverage rate.Additional reforms aim to improve healthcare outcomes and streamline the delivery of health care. The PPACA requires insurance companies to cover all applicants and offer the same rates regardless of pre-existing conditions or sex. The Congressional Budget Office projected that the PPACA will lower both future deficits and Medicare spending.

Below is a breakdown of insurance costs and coverages:

Health Insurance Premiums and Cost Sharing under PPACA for average family of 4

Income % of federal poverty level	Premium Cap as a Share of Income	Income $(family of 4)a	Max Annual Out-of-Pocket Premium	Premium Savingsb	Additional Cost-Sharing Subsidy
133%	3% of income	$31,900	$992	$10,345	$5,040
150%	4% of income	$33,075	$1,323	$9,918	$5,040
200%	6.3% of income	$44,100	$2,778	$8,366	$4,000
250%	8.05% of income	$55,125	$4,438	$6,597	$1,930
300%	9.5% of income	$66,150	$6,284	$4,628	$1,480
350%	9.5% of income	$77,175	$7,332	$3,512	$1,480
400%	9.5% of income	$88,200	$8,379	$2,395	$1,480
a.^ Note: In 2016, the FPL is projected to equal about $11,800 for a single person and about $24,000 for family of four.[130][131] See Subsidy Calculator for specific dollar amount.[132] b.^ DHHS and CBOestimate the average annual premium cost in 2014 to be $11,328 for family of 4 without the reform.[126]

Public policy

[edit]Change in number of uninsured

CBO originally estimated the legislation will reduce the number of uninsured residents by 32 million, leaving 23 million uninsured residents in 2019 after the bill's provisions have all taken effect. A July 2012 CBO estimate raised the expected number of uninsured by 3 million, reflecting the successful legal challenge to PPACA's expansion of Medicaid.

Among the people in this uninsured group will be:

• Illegal immigrants, estimated to be around eight million – they will be ineligible for insurance subsidies and Medicaid;^{[198][204][205]} they will also be exempt from the health insurance mandate and will remain eligible for emergency services under the 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
• Citizens not enrolled in Medicaid despite being eligible.
• Citizens not otherwise covered and opting to pay the annual penalty instead of purchasing insurance – mostly younger and single Americans.^[206]
• Citizens whose insurance coverage would cost more than 8% of household income and are exempt from paying the annual penalty.
• Citizens who live in states that opt out of the Medicaid expansion and who qualify for neither existing Medicaid coverage nor subsidized coverage through the states' new insurance exchanges.

                     When does the program begin accepting applications for Insurance?

                                          2013 

IMPROVING QUALITY AND LOWERING COSTS

• Improving Preventive Health Coverage. To expand the number of Americans receiving preventive care, the law provides new funding to state Medicaid programs that choose to cover preventive services for patients at little or no cost. Effective January 1, 2013. Learn more about the law and preventive care.
• Expanding Authority to Bundle Payments. The law establishes a national pilot program to encourage hospitals, doctors, and other providers to work together to improve the coordination and quality of patient care.  Under payment “bundling,” hospitals, doctors, and providers are paid a flat rate for an episode of care rather than the current fragmented system where each service or test or bundles of items or services are billed separately to Medicare.  For example, instead of a surgical procedure generating multiple claims from multiple providers, the entire team is compensated with a “bundled” payment that provides incentives to deliver health care services more efficiently while maintaining or improving quality of care.  It aligns the incentives of those delivering care, and savings are shared between providers and the Medicare program. Effective no later than January 1, 2013.

INCREASING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CARE

Increasing Medicaid Payments for Primary Care Doctors. As Medicaid programs and providers prepare to cover more patients in 2014, the Act requires states to pay primary care physicians no less than 100% of Medicare payment rates in 2013 and 2014 for primary care services. The increase is fully funded by the federal government. Effective January 1, 2013. Learn how the law supports and strengthens primary care providers.

• Open Enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace Begins. Individuals and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit plans in this new transparent and competitive insurance marketplace. Effective October 1, 2013. Find out how you can get a break on costs in the Marketplace.

How to Detect a Mental Health Issue

By BH Yao

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Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Issues

By James Witherspoon

In 1996, the Mental Health Parity Act was passed in order to protect the proper insurance coverage for Americans with mental concerns. For many citizens who receive Social Security and associated medical coverage through their work, receiving equal coverage for their mental concerns was problematic. The public perception of mental health issues is not equal to the perceptions of other bodily diseases. This varied opinion has been expressed through insurance coverage
 that provides limited coverage for mental issues. The Mental Health Parity Act works to redress that situation.


Many Americans suffer from mental issues that require medical attention, doctors visits, and prescription medication just
 like any other health concern. It is crucial that, if you receive medical benefits through your company, that your complete health concerns are covered as well. The Mental Health Parity Act worked to ensure that an equal annual or lifetime limit of expense is extended to cover mental concerns as well as medical health issues. This also includes other retained rights
 that may be associated with a general medical expense.


Though there are a few exemptions included in this Act, its purpose is to ensure that insurance providers and companies
 that may control that insurance do not reduce the benefits to their employees or former employees based on the nature of their illness. Mental concerns can be as detrimental to the life and happiness of a patient as medical concerns. One
 important restriction included in this act is an exemption for mental health-related concerns regarding substance abuse or chemical dependency.


For more information about all of your health coverage rights, please visit the website of the Indianapolis social security disability lawyers at the Hankey Law Office, P.C..


James Witherspoon

Mental Health Issues Should Not Ruin Your Career

By Carina A Coronel

For every institution, you should know that there are requirements in order for them to assess if a worker has at its most suitable condition to work with them. Also, you need to know that with these requirements, you are working yourself up in order to be an effective worker. One of the best ways for you to be able to maintain your work capabilities is by having a sound mental health. Although it sounds eccentric, you should take care of your mental capabilities in order for you to succeed in your work in every single way. Companies will also look on this in order to get the best for you.

You need to manage your mental capacity when it comes to your health in order to maintain your effectiveness.
 At times, when too much stress comes your way, you tend to suffer from a breakdown. This might lead your mental well-being to be affected. Oftentimes, workers are taking this factor for granted, which is why in later parts of their work,
they tend to suffer from failure. You should know that you are not the only one affected once your mental well-being has become impaired. The company by which you are working can likewise be affected, making way for them to lose profits.

Nowadays, almost every employer view workers having problems in mental capacity as risks in their business.
As a result, these workers might be ejected from their work in order to maintain the integrity of the work of the company.
 If you are having signs and symptoms that your mental capability is starting to let you down, you need to gather up your senses once again. Seek help from professionals in order to assess your condition and what are the possible ways to do in order to cope up with it. They can help you have guidance in order to support your condition even though you are working.

In order to get the best quality of life when it comes to your work, you need to maintain your mental health at all costs.
 Also, you should know that you are not the only one experiencing problems with your mental capacity. Studies show
that almost three out of every ten workers manifest mental illness in any part on their working year. This number is significant in every company. This is the reality in every business setting, which is why nowadays; more and more employers are assessing applicants in the keenest way.

With regards to mental illness, you need to get the most out of it by going to training and consultancy services geared towards in helping your condition to be fixed in every way possible. This will help you to go with your work accordingly. Mental fitness should be guided effectively in order for you to eliminate every sign of distress. You should be open with this particular problem because if you will not do anything about it, it will lead for further damage. A counselor can really help you to get the best result that you need to eliminate the condition once and for all.

Truly, helping yourself to prevent the further spread of the conditions with regards to your mental fitness can gain advantage when it comes to your work. You do not need to have any negative perceptions about your mental strength in order to help you solve the problem easily. At times, when you are dealing with your work, you should not lose your composure. In this way, you can prevent any problems from further arising. All you need to do is to take care of your mental health in work place for you to achieve success in work and at the same time; the best quality health.

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How I Struggled With Loneliness Brought on by Mental Health Problems 

By Michel L Robert

                                            Self-improvement and Mental Health

I joined a kind of social club for people living mental health problems. Participants find a place to socialize and take
part in activities like the vocal ensemble, percussion's workshop, pottery, dancing lessons, etc.

Personally, I suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now retired in poverty and solitude, I found friends and
activities which help me put some structure in my life.

Many sufferers just can't hold a job. It's not that they can't work, it's just that they are not productive enough for
 employers to keep them on their payroll.

Isolation and loneliness strike, affording a fertile ground for depression. A social club provides a setting where people
can gather free of the shame usually associated with their deteriorating living conditions.

I would like to talk about two things: the socio-economical aspects of mental health issues and my own struggle with
 mental health problems.

Mental health problems are costly to society and should therefore be of interest to all citizens. They are also the
source of much individual suffering. Why should one be interested in those issues you ask? Because this suffering
can strike close to you, very close. If this article makes you more aware of the situation of a mental health sufferer,
you will be in a better position to cope should you or one of your loved ones is affected.

Some consequences can be loss of contact with spouse, children, family, friends; loss of job, loss of good-will with
 neighbors, loss of self-esteem, physical health problems.

Many individuals do not have the financial, emotional of social skills and support which would help them get through
the turmoil brought on by mental health issues. I guess one could write off all this suffering to the general account of
human suffering at large. This is a cause to champion among others I suppose.

Enough about social and economical issues. I would now like to focus on my own experiences. I did not trust my
 psychiatrist. I though he came too quickly to a diagnostic and so rejected it. The obsessive-compulsive disorder
affecting me had been present in my life for decades and hindered my social and professional life day after day, year
after year. With age, I realized that a shrink is a pro, an expert, and he/she sees sufferers day-in day-out. False pride
made me
think I am special and that my condition required much analysis. Maybe it did, maybe it still does. But I feel much
better now that I accept the diagnostic.

I am grateful for what little I have and I am grateful that I now understand that fighting isolation is one of the
 most important battle a mental health sufferer has to fight. Help is not easy to find. Don't ask for help to achieve
happiness, that's unproductive. Just don't stay alone, see people, find help finding people, good people like you.

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