Day: July 24, 2016

The contemporary world is faced with several emerging issues with food security and effective regulations being a prominent one. The phenomenally rising food prices that had imposed hunger on many people have triggered a painful debate on the availability and distribution of food. Trading in food cereals and grains, artificial demands, ineffective policies, have all contributed to rise in hunger levels world-over. However the worst is only yet to come. With the world population expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, the food requirement is anticipated at over 70% of…

Environmental problems are a widely understood phenomenon although not much has been achieved in this direction. Pollution, particularly carbon-based emission is the core of the environmental negative effects. Although the world aspires for a low carbon society (LCS), the modalities of achieving it and the results achieved so far are debatable. The world nations have decided to cut emission to pre-industrialization levels by 2050. This is in fact a very bold aspiration reflecting the unanimity of thought among the member nations. However, is this really achievable and even if achieved,…

The major causes of depressive illnesses are complex and not fully understood. Researchers and experts today attribute depression to three major causes, namely biological, genetic and environmental and psychological factors. Among the major causes for depression are biological causes, genetic causes and Environmental and psychological causes Biological causes The command structure of the brain is affected by chemicals called neurotransmitters which carry a command or message through the brain’s network of special brain cells called neurons. The limbic system is a part of the brain that regulates emotions, sexual desire,…

Even the most severe forms of depression can be effectively treated and similar to most other complications, the earlier the treatment begins the more effective it is. It should be noted here that some medications and certain medical conditions can give rise to symptoms that are similar to those of depression. These possibilities require to be first ruled out, before psychological evaluation by a mental health professional.  This psychological evaluation would include a discussion on complete symptom history and family history of depression. The discussions would also relate to substance…

Man is the only creature bestowed with the envious sixth sense, the ability to think. Man’s sixth sense had a potential of ensuring a happy contented life for all living creatures on the face of Earth. Unfortunately, it is this sixth sense that facilitated the pursuit of never ending comfort and ease of life. It is this same sixth sense that contributed to the development of technology and social systems. The ever evolving technological advancements are seen as a forward development in all societies. These are apparently desired and pursued…