Focus Health Dictionary

A type of group discussion that is designed to elicit information about the wants, needs, viewpoints, beliefs and experiences of the intended audience. Focus groups can aid in better understanding the expressions and terminology commonly used by people in the audience, as well as their attitudes and beliefs about health care. They are useful for helping uncover the reasons behind people’s responses.... focus group

Chinese people consider the brain a priceless and irreplaceable possession. Its tranquility is very important, this being the reason why they have special rituals and treatments to enhance mental activity. There are several reasons for you to want a focused and concentrated mind: to save energy, time and to be more effective in daily activities, as well as to sharpen the memory and the five senses. How Tea for Focus works Tea for focus usually relaxes the nerves and treats the anxiety and agitation. Efficient Teas for Focus It has been proven that Theanine tea and Cacao tea are efficient teas for focus. Theanine is an adjuvant in the brain’s and nerves’s activities, acting as an enhancer for these processes. It also stimulates the brain’s chemical reactions. Theanine substances are also to be found in green tea . It is acknowledged for improving cognition, concentration and focus, having a long history in dealing with these mental states. It is recommended by Chinese traditional medicine and it is best known for its efficient treatments. Also, Theanine can reduce blood pressure as well as the symptoms of schizophrenia. To prepare Theanine tea, mix the L-theanine powder with water. Cacao fruit is originating from the tropical areas of America. It is best known for its sweet taste and strong lasting flavor. It can be enjoyed as a chocolate bar or as a beverage. Cacao increases the serotonin and endorphin levels. These two chemicals are responsible for enhancing the mood and elevating focus. To prepare Cacao tea, mix the powder with hot water and enjoy it whenever necessary. Tea for Focus: Side effects Teas for focus may lead to insomnia. Rarely, the syndrome of upset stomach has been noticed. Pregnant and nursing women should not take the beverages, as it may cause agitation to the baby. If any of these side effects occur, cease consumption and ask your doctor for advice. Tea for focus is a natural way to enhance mental activities, so as to be more efficient and effective when dealing with daily tasks. Also, they have a nice long-lasting flavor.  ... tea for focus

A method taught to couples who are experiencing sexual difficulties caused by psychological rather than physiological factors. The aim of the technique is to make both partners more aware of pleasurable bodily sensations, and to reduce anxiety about performance. It is particularly effective in treating loss of sexual desire (see sexual desire, inhibited), or inability to achieve orgasm (see orgasm, lack of), and in helping men to overcome impotence or premature ejaculation (see ejaculation, disorders of).... sensate-focus technique

the lesion produced in the lung of a previously uninfected person by tubercle bacilli. It is a small focus of granulomatous inflammation, which may become visible on a chest X-ray if it grows large enough or if it calcifies. A Ghon focus usually heals without further trouble, but in some patients tuberculosis spreads from it via the lymphatics, the air spaces, or the bloodstream. [A. Ghon (1866–1936), Czech pathologist]... ghon’s focus

see HIFU; ultrasound.... high-intensity focused ultrasound