Jeremy Faust on the Omicron Paradox

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition in which uncontrollable obsessions lead to compulsive behaviour. Obsessions revolve around fears (e. g. fear of germs), the need for symmetry, or unwanted thoughts related to taboo subjects or self-harm. Compulsive behaviour causes repetitive actions like frequent washing of hands, rearranging things, and repetition of words. This condition can cause frequent work absenteeism, loss of quality of life, health issues, personal distress, family disruptions, and social embarrassment.

Why, does it, often, seem, two similar individuals, with comparable educations, training, etc, end – up, with, dramatically, different results, in terms of, how their lives, proceed, etc? In many cases, the difference, relates to the actual, quality, and focus of their attitudes, and mind – set, in a personally, self – satisfying,improvement – oriented, way! We, often, refer to this, as one’s fortitude, and/ or, inner STRENGTH, but, how can one enhance it, in a valuable, effective, meaningful way/ manner?

Most people claim, they want to live a healthy, happy, personally – fulfilling life, but, very few, proactively, proceed, to do, what might optimize their chances, and opportunities! Possibility – thinkers are, almost, always, positioned, far – better, than those, who, look for every reason, something, might fail! It takes a true, positive, can – do, attitude, and corresponding, well – considered, consistent approach, to reduce your personal stress, and, often, your overall health, and well – being!

Wouldn’t it, be nice, if we could enhance our chances, of helping ourselves, feel better, and eliminating, some of those, stress – related, challenges, which, rarely, are beneficial? Although, this isn’t brain – surgery, or overly – complicated, it does make common sense, and many realize, this is often, among the rarest of many human’s qualities/ talents/ abilities! It’s important to realize, this does not mean eliminating stresses, but, rather, transforming them, to a most – beneficial, personal advantage!

Addiction refers to the physical and emotional dependence of a person on alcohol, tobacco or a few substances or drugs. Addictions can drain the entire affected family physically, emotionally and financially. Affected individuals suffer ill health; absenteeism from the workplace; are frequently labeled as antisocial; and are vulnerable to increased morbidity and mortality. Requests for treatment of addiction usually come from the family members, though a few affected individuals do seek treatment directly. While mild to moderate tobacco and alcohol addiction can be safely treated on an outpatient basis, it is recommended to treat severe addiction – including drug or substance addiction – in a specialized institution.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease which typically affects only the large intestine, and usually involves only the inner layers (mucosa and sub-mucosa) in a continuous manner. This is unlike Crohn’s disease which may affect any part of the gastro-intestinal tract, has a non-continuous spread (skip lesions), and involves the entire depth of the intestinal wall. UC has many causative factors including genetics, immune system reactions, drug usage (mostly pain killers and oral contraceptives), environmental factors, stress, smoking, and consumption of milk products. Common symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen, frequent motions, mucus discharge, and rectal bleed. Patients with severe involvement may have fever, purulent rectal discharge, weight loss, and extra-colonic manifestations.

Many times, something, as basic, and, apparently, simple, as liking to SMILE, puts you, in position to, enjoying a happier, healthier life, and existence! Especially, these days, after the many stresses, and anxieties/ fears, etc, created, as a result of the horrific, lengthy, pandemic, many people, proceed, expecting, the other shoe, to drop, instead of proceeding, with a true, realistic, positive, can – do, attitude, etc! Although, most people, state, they would like to be, as happy, as possible, it seems, few, are ready, willing, and/ or, able, to, proactively, do something, to assist them, in their quest!

Each of us, experience, some degree of stress, and/ or, tension – related, situations, experiences, and health impacts, at some times, in live! Eliminating stresses, is not feasible, but, wouldn’t we all benefit, if/ when, we handled these, in a more productive, even – productive, manner? Most Americans, opt for, taking prescription medications, and/ or, some other, invasive procedure, in order to minimize their handling of this scenario, but, for the majority of us, there are several other options, alternatives, and approaches, which are less – invasive, have fewer, side effects, and, are, usually, less addictive!

Chronic damage to liver cells causes liver cell inflammation; this usually heals with scar tissue formation. This gradual degeneration and scarring of the liver is known as cirrhosis. This medical condition is mostly caused by chronic viral infections like hepatitis B and C, fatty liver, alcohol abuse, inherited metabolic disorders, exposure to environmental toxins, and strong reactions to medicines. Cirrhosis causes a gradual dysfunction of the liver as well as blockage of blood and fluids passing through the liver. Processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, toxins, as well as production of proteins and other substances is seriously affected.

Although, there are times, when, there are limited options, in terms of, treatments, for many illnesses/ ailments/ injuries, often, we do have, options and alternatives, regarding, the best personal course – of – action, to proceed – with! It is, usually, unwise, to proceed, based on a whim, or some advice, from an unknowledgeable individual, but, rather, it usually, makes sense, to fully discuss options and alternatives, with a trusted, health professional (one, or, more)! During these conversations, the wisest, course of action/ path – forward, is to gather information, regarding all the options and alternatives, so, to be, best…