Daily calories

Every day, you burn calories when you move around, exercise, and go about your daily tasks. Most female adults need 1,600–2,200 calories per day, while adult males need 2,200–3,000 calories per day. However, the amount of calories you need each day is unique to your body and activity levels. Calories are important for basic bodily functions, […]
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Human papillomavirus infection

Human papillomavirus infection is a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). There are more than 100 varieties of human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types of HPV infection cause warts, and some can cause different types of cancer. Most HPV infections don’t lead to cancer. But some types of genital HPV can cause cancer of the […]
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Kidney stones

Kidney stones or urolithiasis are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones. The stones can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, […]
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Diaphragm and cervical cap

Diaphragm and cervical cap A diaphragm or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and prevents sperm passing through the cervix (the entrance of your womb). You need to use it with a gel that kills sperm (spermicide). You only have to use a diaphragm or cap when you have […]
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Vaginal spermicides

Vaginal spermicides are a type of contraceptive (birth control). These products are inserted into the vagina before any genital contact occurs or sexual intercourse begins. They work by damaging and killing sperm in the vagina. Therefore, the sperm are not able to travel from the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes, where fertilization takes […]
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What is Diabetes mellitus?

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It’s also the brain’s main source of fuel. The main cause of diabetes varies by type. But no matter what type […]
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Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes insipidus (die-uh-BEE-teze in-SIP-uh-dus) is an uncommon disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body. This imbalance leads you to produce large amounts of urine. It also makes you very thirsty even if you have something to drink. While the terms “diabetes insipidus” and “diabetes mellitus” sound similar, they’re not related. Diabetes mellitus […]
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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a mental health treatment method that involves using ketamine’s trance-inducing and pain-relieving properties to help individuals work through various mental and emotional challenges. As a certified KAP provider in California, I field inquiries from patients interested in this treatment on my website. I hope to address some of the most common […]
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Interpersonal psychotherapy

Interpersonal therapy, or interpersonal psychotherapy, (IPT) is a time-limited, highly structured form of psychotherapy (talk therapy). IPT consists of 12–16 hour-long sessions with a trained therapist. Sessions occur in one-on-one or group settings. Along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), IPT is the psychotherapy most commonly recommended for treating depression. It was originally developed as a […]
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Trauma therapy

Trauma therapy is a form of psychotherapy (talk therapy) designed to manage the impact of traumatic events on people’s lives. It helps people process traumatic events and the lasting experience of trauma that may follow those events. A traumatic event is any event in a person’s life that they experience as life-threatening, abusive, frightening, or […]
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Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic therapy (PDT) is a form of talk therapy that explores the connection between a patient’s past experiences – often from childhood – and their current mindset. But to truly understand PDT, we must break down the root of its name. The word “dynamics” in psychodynamics is borrowed from thermodynamics, the branch of physics that […]
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Solution-focused brief therapy

Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy based on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that focus on present problems and past causes, SFBT concentrates on how your current circumstances and future hopes. SFBT was developed in the 1970s and 1980s by husband and wife Steve de Shazer and […]
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Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is a short-term technique used in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders. This approach to treatment focuses on helping people to feel more motivated to change their destructive, harmful behavior. It integrates aspects of motivational interviewing and is based on the transtheoretical model of change. For people who are […]
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Integrative or Holistic Therapy

Integrative or Holistic Therapy involves selecting the best techniques from different therapeutic orientations best suited to a client’s particular problem. The goal of integrative therapy is to align therapeutic techniques that are empirically proven to be effective in the treatment of a specific problem. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, integrative therapists hope to […]
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What is Animal-Assisted Therapy?

What is Animal-Assisted Therapy? AAT is the use of animal interactions with patients to aid recovery from health problems or to help people cope with certain medical conditions. Those medical providers and therapists who support AAT believe it has many benefits such as helping with personal and social development, increased self-esteem, improved mental health, better […]
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Emotionally focused therapy

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a type of short-term therapy that is used to improve attachment and bonding in adult relationships. This approach to couples therapy was developed by doctors Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg in the 1980s and is rooted in research on love as an attachment bond. While often used for couples, it has […]
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Gestalt therapy

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s present life rather than delving into their past experiences. This form of therapy stresses the importance of understanding the context of a person’s life when considering the challenges they face. It also involves taking responsibility rather than placing blame. Gestalt, by definition, refers […]
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Person-centered therapy

Person-centered therapy is a counseling approach that emphasizes the importance of the client’s strengths and perceptions about him or herself. It places a focus on how the client’s thoughts and feelings affect their actions. More specifically, person-centered therapy is grounded in Carl Rogers’ theory of “personhood” which holds that people are inherently good and that they can use their […]
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Dialectical behavior therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy that aims to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. DBT was originally intended to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it has been adapted to treat other […]
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Mentalization-based therapy

Mentalization-based therapyMentalization-based therapy (MBT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps a person understand their emotions, thoughts, and behavior, and other people’s feelings and thoughts. The main focus of mentalization-based therapy is helping a person living with BPD stop and think before reacting to their emotions and feelings. It helps the person living with BPD recognize […]
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