Messages In This Digest (7 Messages)
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- Coenzyme Q10: The Anti-Oxidant In Every Cell From: Steve P Smith
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- Choosing A Massage Table From: Deborah Schwabe
- 3.
- What Is Insomnia? From: Eric Cho
- 4.
- Fast Weight Loss Tips: 5 Ways To Drop The Pounds And Keep Them Off From: Star Smith
- 5.
- Weight Training Tips From: Vince DelMonte
- 6.
- Stress And Weight Gain – The Cortisol Connection From: Melinda Grossman
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- Different Dyslexia Types Indicate A Complex Problem With Many Facets From: Jorge Chavez
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Coenzyme Q10: The Anti-Oxidant In Every Cell
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In human beings, coenzyme Q10 is the most common occurring form
of coenzyme Q, needed by and found in every cell in the body.
Perhaps its primary function is to ensure the production of
adequate energy within the cell mitochondria, but coenzyme Q10
is also a powerful anti-oxidant, and is particularly important
because it is the only fat-soluble anti-oxidant which can be
manufactured within the body. Like other fat-soluble
anti-oxidants, such as vitamin E, coenxyme Q10 is vital for the
protection of fatty structures within cells from the damage and
degeneration which may be caused by oxidative reactions and free
radical activity.
But the anti-oxidant role of coenzyme Q10 doesn't end there.
It's also important in stimulating the anti-oxidant activity of
vitamin E, and the two nutrients are together vital for
preventing the oxidation of Low Density Lipids (LDLs), the blood
fats better known as "bad cholesterol", widely recognised as one
of the key risk factors for heart disease, still the major cause
of premature death in the Western world.
Blood levels of coenzyme Q10 are lower than those of the other
vital anti-oxidants, vitamins C and E, but the nutrient is found
in greater concentrations both in muscles and the major organs
of the body; the liver, kidneys, brain and especially the heart.
But the extent to which levels of coenzyme Q10 within this organ
are correlated with disease remains a matter of dispute.
Orthodox medicine is predictably cautious and maintains that
more research is required before any definitive statement of
coenzyme Q10's benefits can be made.
Nutritional therapists, however, argue that patients with heart
disease have consistently been shown to have substantially lower
levels of coenzyme Q10 in their hearts than their healthy
counterparts. It is also clear that supplementation with
coenzyme Q10 has been effective in increasing tissue
concentrations of the nutrients in such patients. Logically
enough, conclude the nutritional practitioners, it follows that
supplementation should improve outcomes for heart patients, and
some reported research with daily doses of 100mg does indeed
suggest significant benefits, particularly where problems seem
to lie in the heart muscle itself.
It is particularly important to note that levels of coenzyme
Q10 in the hearts of older individual are significantly lower
than those of younger people, as the body's production of the
nutrient declines markedly from around the age of forty.
Experiments on older rats have shown that supplementation with
coenzyme Q10 can significantly increase concentrations, with
improved heart protection in consequence, but conventional
medicine still declines to accept the obvious analogy with
regard to human health.
Likewise, there is controversy surrounding the potential
benefits of the anti-oxidant activity of coenzyme Q10 in
preventing atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, a
major precursor of deadly heart disease. What is clear, however,
is that coenzyme Q10 is effective in reducing the oxidation of
dangerous LDL cholesterol, which is a known risk factor for the
development of atherosclerosis. It should perhaps be no
surprise, therefore, that coenzyme Q10 supplements have been
shown to retard the development of this condition in small
animal experiments. But whilst admitting that these results are
encouraging and exciting, orthodox medical opinion continues to
insist that more research is necessary before a definitive
statement of the benefits of coenzyme Q10 for human health can
be made. To the interested layman, however, there seems little
reason to suppose that the results of the animal experiments
would not also be reflected in humans. And certainly this is the
conclusion which many nutritional practitioners have reached;
regularly recommending doses of anything up to 400 mg of
coenzyme Q10 a day.
The case for supplementation with coenzyme Q10 for sufferers
from atherosclerosis and other heart conditions has been
strengthened by recent research showing that one of the side
effects of the popular statin drugs commonly prescribed in these
circumstances is to reduce blood levels of coenzyme Q10.
Conventional medicine does not accept that this reduction will
necessarily have adverse consequences, but if it is accepted
that coenzyme Q10 has the benefits detailed above, the
conclusion seems clear enough. This is not of course to suggest
that statin drugs should not be taken, but that it may well be
wise to supplement with coenzyme Q10 at the same time.
As noted above, the other major factor reducing concentrations
of coenzyme Q10 in blood and tissue is simply the ageing of the
organism itself, as the body's ability to synthesize coenzyme
Q10 declines dramatically in the later years of life. Given the
importance of the nutrient as an anti-oxidant, this is of
particular concern in the context of the onset of degenerative
diseases. It seems that coenzyme Q10's fundamental role in the
production of energy may make it important as a fat burner,
thereby helping in the battle against obesity and related
conditions such as diabetes.
Nutritional practitioners even claim that the anti-oxidant and
energy producing qualities of coenzyme Q10 make supplementation
with the nutrient an important weapon in the fight against
cancer, perhaps the ultimate degenerative disease.
But like all the body's nutrients, coenzyme Q10 functions best
in the presence of adequate amounts of all the others; and it is
particularly important to ensure, through supplementation if
necessary an abundant supply of the other vital anti-oxidants,
vitamins C and E.
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Choosing A Massage Table
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If you're a massage student looking to by your first massage
table, it can be overwhelming when you see all the choices you
have available to you. Now that you're taking your massage
class, you're itching to get your first massage table so you can
start practicing on your friends and family!
The question becomes what exactly is the right table for you
and your needs? There are different things to think about when
choosing your table, and below I've highlighted some things
you'll want to think about. While most tables look similar,
there are actually some differences that may look small, but can
make a huge difference in the table you choose.
For instance, tables can be found in a standard size, or you
can order them wide or narrow. If you're a shorter person with
shorter arms, you may find a more narrow table would work better
for you.
You'll also have to make decisions like if you'll want a table
that is portable or stationary. If you're going to bring your
table with you, this is an important decision! You may even want
to consider a massage chair!
With many companies to choose from, you'll come across brands
such as Oakworks, Earthlite, Master, Astra Lite, Nautilus,
Earthgear, StrongLite and Custom Craftworks just to name a few!
With a little time and research, you'll find the perfect massage
table for your needs.
One of the things you'll want to look at is the padding on the
table. This is something you'll want to think about based on the
modalities that you'll be practicing. If you're doing deeper
work, you won't want as much padding as someone who does
primarily Swedish massage. Also, consider your client will be on
the table from 30 to 90 minutes. You can also buy a separate pad
at a later date if you choose to add more. I personally would
recommend to buy the best padding you can afford. Don't forget
to specify if you want medium or high density foam.
One thing that many people get caught up on is the color of
their massage table. A gentle reminder that sheets will be on
your table, may help you realize that it's really not as
important as you make it out to be. While you may love a purple,
blue or yellow table, you won't be seeing that table except for
a quick change of sheets!
It's exciting to pick out your first massage table. Before
jumping in though, consider that if you're in school, your
school may have a discount program, so check with them. You can
also find channels online for a large choice of tables, as well
as checking places like eBay. My biggest recommendation though
would be to go to a showroom and try them out, if you have one
near by. Get up on the table and see how it feels.
When looking at the table size, consider that the standard
length runs 73". You can also order tables that range in length
from 65" to 85". Width is another place where you can find
different sizes. Most massage tables range from 25 to 32 inches
wide.
When choosing a cradle or headrest, there are different types
once again. One is fixed, that you remove by pulling it out when
not using it, while the other is adjustable and collapses when
it's not in use. Which will you want?
Another option is looking at end plates. Based on the modality
you'll want to decide if you want open end plates or closed. If
you will be practicing Reiki, you'll want open end plates. This
way you can place your legs under the table while practicing.
Will you be doing Shiatsu massage with clients? You'll want to
look for a table that allows you to fold the legs beneath the
table, so that you can place it on the floor.
Sometimes you'll see the letters UL when a table is described.
What that means is that the table you're looking at has been
through an independent test, and it passed criteria such as
weight bearing. Look for these letters when selecting your
table.
About The Author: Deborah has a resource guide, information and
tips at http://MassageMix.com for students, massage therapists
and even for consumers who are looking to do massage at home
with their partners. You can find it at
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What Is Insomnia?
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Insomnia is an inability to get to sleep and/or stay asleep
during the night hours, and it's sometimes mistakenly called a
sleeping disorder when in fact, it's a symptom of a sleeping
disorder. Women and older adults are the typical victims of
insomnia although millions of people across the country suffer
from it for various reasons. As a result, each case is different
and there are thus different kinds of insomnia brought on by
individual sleep disorders, stresses, illnesses, or
environmental problems. Insomnia can be long-term, short-term,
minor or severe, occasional or constant. Yet more than 1/3 of
the American population is affected by some sort of insomnia and
10% suffer from a chronic form.
What qualifies short term insomnia as a temporary problem is
that it lasts for a few days rather than weeks as in chronic
insomnia. But neither form of insomnia is less important than
the other - even if it only lasts for a day or two. The problem
is always the same: not enough sleep.
Types OF INSOMNIA
Alcohol-Dependent Insomnia - a sleeping disorder induced by the
over-consumption of alcohol.
Altitude Insomnia - an inability to sleep because of problems
experienced in high altitudes. Examples include fatigue,
headache, loss of appetite, etc.
Childhood Insomnia (Limit-Setting Sleep Disorder) - a problem
with falling asleep in accordance with discipline problems
Environmental Insomnia - the difficulty to sleep based on
environmental factors (noise, smells, air flow, etc.)
Food Allergy Insomnia - the result of an allergic reaction
Idiopathic Insomnia - a physiological problem that prevents
full sleep; usually a lifelong problem.
Periodic Insomnia - an inability to sleep that occurs in 1-2
hour intervals
Psychophysiological Insomnia - a sleeping disorder that's
brought on by stress or other psychological problems.
Sleep Onset Insomnia (Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome) - a problem
that delays the occurrence of the major phase of sleep.
Toxin-Induced Sleep Disorder - a sleeping problem brought on by
poising
Transient Insomnia (Adjustment Sleep Disorder) - a temporary
problem initiated by stress and emotional troubles
THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
Sleep is often taken for granted by those who get enough of it.
But it's also one of the most important contributors to body
health, function, and sound mind. People need to sleep because
it gives the body the opportunity to repair itself without
having to be bothered with the stresses of performing daily
activities. Eight hours of sleep is sufficient for the adult,
but any less than that puts the body into stress - stress that
over a short period of time can weaken the immunity system and
thus bring about more serious health problems.
One major problem with insomnia is that many people suffer from
it, yet do not know or acknowledge that they have it. The pace
at which today's society runs is faster and more stressful than
ever and can cause a multitude of health problems. Yet insomnia
- a tell-tale sign that something is wrong - is one the last
things that people suspect or care to admit.
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Fast Weight Loss Tips: 5 Ways To Drop The Pounds And Keep Them Off
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I bet you're sick and tired of carrying around those extra
pounds, that's understandable. Just ten pounds of extra fat on
the body can affect the way you feel physically and mentally.
While losing weight fast is possible, you want to make sure that
you are following a good plan that will keep you healthy.
Shedding more than one or two pounds a week can lead to health
problems. While TV programs like The Biggest Loser regularly
show their overweight contestants losing huge amounts of weight
each week, keep in mind that those people are closely supervised
by medical professionals, plus the show is heavily edited, so
you don't know if it took longer for them to lose all that
weight.
I'm sure it's tempting to try and copy that type of rapid
weight loss, but you're much better off focusing on one or two
pounds per week. That way, you won't put yourself under a lot of
pressure to lose xx amount of pounds rapidly. The reality is
that if you don't reach those big numbers, you'll probably just
give up and think that you're a failure.
Here's some sensible ways that you can safely drop those
pounds:
Eat Breakfast
A lot of people trying to lose weight assume that if they skip
breakfast that means that they are going to drop weight more
quickly. Actually, this is false, because when you eat breakfast
in the morning, your body will burn more calories at a higher
rate.
Go Low-Cal with Fast Food
Sometimes you're in a rush and simply have to stop by the fast
food place for a bite to eat. This can be your worst temptation.
The eating habits you have followed for so long can lure you
into going the old burgers and fries route.
However, you can still eat healthy in this situation. Go ahead
and order a salad, or grilled chicken sandwich, a healthy sub,
fruit, yogurt, etc.
Eating a healthier lunch will make you feel energized instead
of sluggish.
Go for a Walk
Studies show that 90% of people who lose weight and gain it
back do not exercise regularly. Walking is an easy, low-impact
exercise that you can do in the morning, during break, at
lunchtime or in the evening.
Keep an extra pair of sneakers with you in the car or in your
workplace so you can quickly go out for a brisk, refreshing
walk. You'll not only keep the pounds off, but you'll be amazed
at how exhilarated you feel afterwards.
Don't Munch While Watching TV
Put away those snacks when you go to watch your TV shows.
You're way more likely to gain extra pounds by sitting in front
of the TV set munching on a bowl of ice cream or bag of cookies.
Don't try to convince yourself that you'll just have a little
bit, because you know that by the time your shows end, one
cookie will have turned into a whole bag.
Instead, try doing something else with your hands like
doodling, sketching, coloring, knitting, folding socks, writing
in your journal, petting your dog or cat, etc.
Drink Water
Carry around a water bottle with you. If you do feel the urge
to snack or eat something fattening, you can grab your water and
take a nice long drink. Water fills you up and curbs your
appetite. Plus, it's good for you too.
I hope these tips are helpful and I wish you much success in
reaching your weight loss goals.
About The Author: Melt away the pounds while you watch TV!
You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll lose weight by spending
just 15 minutes a day on the Tony Little Gazelle Elliptical
Trainer. It's fast, easy and fun – so get pumped!
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Weight Training Tips
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Weight training properly is known by few. If it was easy then
you would see a lot more muscular and lean physiques on the
streets. Before you learn how to weight train properly, it is
critical that you learn these five weight training tips before
you even step foot in the gym.
1. Write down a realistic short term and long term goal.
2. Make a commitment to stick to one program for at least 12
weeks.
3. Educate yourself prior to starting.
4. Hire a trainer to teach you proper technique.
5. Focus on gradual progression.
Weight Training Tip #1: Goal Setting
Inch-by-inch life is a sinch. Yard-by-yard life is hard. Treat
your goal setting the same way. Do not expect to be on the cover
of Men's Health by next summer. Decide how much muscle weight
you wish to achieve in three months. Six months and one year.
Decide where you wish to finish and work backwards. If you wish
to gain 50 pounds by the end of the year, than create a game
plan that allows to gain at least one pound per week.
Weight Training Tip #2: Commitment
The only reason you will fail is if you are not truly committed
to your goals. Do your homework and find a weight training
program ideal for your specific goals and situation. Study the
program fully prior to commencing. Comprehend every detail of
the program and if you don't, contact the author of the program
to ensure you have no excuse to misunderstand or perform the
workout incorrectly. After you chosen a program, take
responsibility for your decision and follow it to it's full
completion. Do not try it out for three weeks and than say,
"It's not working..." and try another program. This will create
a failures attitude and begin the deadly bad habit of program
hopping
Weight Training Tip #3: Education
How much do you really know about building muscle? Let's put it
this way, if you had to teach someone else how to transform
their body in the next twelve weeks, could you help them? Never
mind, could you transform your body in the next twelve weeks? If
not, you probably do not know enough about how your body works
from a training, nutrition and recovery stand point. Order a
book, visit a reputable website and find out everything you must
know, about proper weight training, before you start the
guessing game.
Weight Training Tip #4: Proper Technique
You wouldn't try and drill your teeth? You wouldn't try and do
your own taxes? You wouldn't try and fix your own car? Assuming
you have no expertise in dentistry, accounting or automotive
repairs. So why would you try and teach yourself proper weight
training technique? It boggles my mind why so many people across
North America sign up for a gym membership and jeopardize the
health of their tendons, ligaments and joints with the attitude
of "I think I'll try it on my own," or "My friend is going to
teach me," or "I am self taught from watching others..." Do not
be cheap and leave your ego at the door and hire a reputable
fitness trainer who can teach you proper weight training
technique.
Weight Training Tip #5: Progression
I'll say this again. Inch-by-inch life is a sinch. Yard-by-yard
life is hard. Approach each workout with this attitude. Your
bench press does not need to go up twenty pounds in the first
week. But just imagine your bench press went up consistently
2.5-5 pounds every week for the next year? That would be some
serious muscular and strength gains! Your goal is to simply out
do yourself from workout-to-workout, week-to-week. Whether you
do one extra rep, one extra set, a extra 2.5 pounds or a shorter
rest period, these are are measurable signs of weight training
progress.
Conclusion
Make your weight training life easy by starting with the the
above weight training tips and look forward to a rewarding and
fruitful adventure in the gym.
About The Author: Vince DelMonte is the author of No Nonsense
Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets To Insane Muscle Gain found
at http://rocklee.nononsense. He specializes inhop.clickbank. net
teaching skinny guys how to build muscle and gain weight quickly
without drugs, supplements and training less than before.
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Stress And Weight Gain – The Cortisol Connection
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There is a connection between stress and weight gain. And
there's also a lot you can do to minimize the negative effects
of that connection. How does all this work?
When you're under stress your body naturally secretes cortisol.
Does that term sound familiar? You may have seen commercials
on TV about cortisol and the link between stress and weight
gain.
Cortisol is an important hormone produced by the adrenal
glands. Stress certainly isn't the only reason cortisol is
secreted into your bloodstream. But it's often called the
"stress hormone" because it is secreted in higher levels during
your body's "fight or flight" response to stress.
As you know, many events trigger a stress response in your
body. You may find yourself stressed out because of silly work
antics, a disagreeable co-worker, high workloads, a
fender-bender, an unexpected illness or other dangers, and the
list goes on and on. All these cause your body to react by
releasing huge amounts of energy. Your metabolism begins to
shift and your blood flow changes.
Although small increases of cortisol have some positive effects
on your body, higher and more prolonged levels have been linked
to negative effects. Chronic stress results in these higher and
prolonged levels of cortisol. And one of the negative effects
is weight gain.
Yes; stress and weight gain go hand-in-hand. How does the
weight gain occur?
First off, negative effects of higher and prolonged levels of
cortisol include suppression of the thyroid function and blood
sugar imbalances. How your body functions has changed and now
abdominal fat is being created and stored. This is one of the
most dangerous places for fat to be stored and is linked to
various serious health problems.
Just how much cortisol is secreted varies from person to
person. Studies have also shown people who secrete higher
levels in response to stress also tend to eat more food. And
the food they choose is typically higher in carbohydrates.
In addition, stress has been known to slow the metabolism in
some people. Of course, when this happens it is easier and far
more likely that you'll gain weight. You may even feel full but
still find yourself hungry. You may also be eating the same
amount of food but now your body's efficiency in breaking down
the calories is impacted. You end up with an "excess" of energy
(from the calories) which is converted to fat cells.
Back to the food: Stress can also affect the foods you crave.
When you feel sad and depressed you're more likely to reach for
foods higher in fat, salt, and sugar content. Eating a salad
just doesn't make you feel any better so instead, you reach for
the ice cream and potato chips.
Besides the unhealthy cravings, stress can also create
emotional eating disorders. The change in cortisol raises the
nervous energy stored in the body. When this happens it seems
natural to eat anything and everything you can get your hands
on. You don't need the excess amount of food but devouring it
makes you feel better; at least in your mind.
One of the best actions you can take to break (or at least
minimize) the connection between stress and weight gain is to
manage your stress. Specifically, you can keep cortisol levels
healthy and under control by relaxing. That's right. After a
stress episode where the "fight or flight" response was
triggered, you must relax. Take a 10-minute nap, exercise,
meditate, get a massage, yoga, breathing exercises, or a
multitude of fun activities to give your body the chance it
needs to recover.
Finally, a healthy lifestyle will do wonders. Surround
yourself with fruits and vegetables for snacking. Make time for
a sit-down home-cooked meal instead of opting for the fast food
drive-through. Change your mental programming on how you
respond to daily stressful episodes. Break the connection
between stress and weight gain by taking charge of your body,
mind, and your stress levels.
About The Author: More stress relief ideas plus natural
treatments for depression. Find help at
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Dyslexia is a condition that causes someone to have trouble
reading, right? O.K., so what are Visual Dyslexia, Auditory
Dyslexia, Phonological Dyslexia and Orthographic Dyslexia? What
are these all about? Answer: The meaning of the term 'dyslexia'
can depend on who is using it. The terms for various types of
dyslexia describe certain very specific symptoms and conditions
that pertain to the problem in general. The details are
explained, just read on...
If you should become confused reading about dyslexia, don't
feel that you are all alone! When you start to research
information about dyslexia you read of Visual Dyslexia, Auditory
Dyslexia, Phonological Dyslexia and Orthographic Dyslexia. What
do all of these mean? What are the differences between one and
the others?
There is a lot of confusion in the terminology being used.
Let's try to clear up some of the confusion and get a clearer
perspective on the different types of dyslexia and on the term
'dyslexia' in general.
First off, you need to understand that there are two different
schools of thought about the term 'dyslexia'. This has led to
two working definitions and two different ways in which the word
"dyslexia" itself is used. These are:
1. Academic: In the academic sense the word "dyslexia" has a
literal meaning based on the etymology of the word itself. From
its parts, 'Dys' means wrong or problematic (for example, as in
'dysfunctional') and 'lexia', means pertaining to words and
letters. So literally, 'dys'-'lexia' refers to problems with
words. In this sense then, anyone who has a problem with
reading, for whatever reason, has dyslexia.
2. Popular Use: There is a wider use and application, used by
parents of dyslexics and by dyslexic adults. In the applications
sense, dyslexia refers to a range of symptoms that includes
problems with reading, writing and spelling plus other problems
such as hearing difficulty, poor memory and a lack of physical
coordination.
So much for the general definitions. Now on to dyslexia types.
The first attempt to sub-divide and describe the different
types of dyslexia was made by Marshall and Newcombe in 1973.
They set forth the ideas of 'surface', 'phonological' and
'double-deficit' dyslexia.
Surface Dyslexia. The symptoms of Surface Dyslexia relate to
mistakes made in areas where the rules of English pronunciation
are inconsistent. For example, "bowl" is read as though it
rhymed with "howl", and "enough" might be read as though it
rhymed with "dough", or vice-versa.
Phonological Dyslexia, is a failure to grasp the phonic nature
of the English language. Individuals with it have great problems
reading new or nonsense words because they do not and cannot
grasp the links between the individual sounds or phonemes and
letters before them on the page.
Double-Deficit Dyslexia is the term applied to the condition of
individuals who have both dyslexia types: Surface Dyslexia and
Phonological Dyslexia.
Auditory Dyslexia and Visual Dyslexia both stem from the
magnocellular theory of dyslexia. This theory holds that
dyslexics have neurological weaknesses in the magnocellular
cells of the thalamus area of the brain. This area is where
rapid processing of visual and auditory information normally
takes place.
Many studies have shown that while dyslexics do have weaknesses
in their visual and auditory processing, these weaknesses are
not to the same degree. One result could be that a child with
poor hearing skills but with average visual skills may be
diagnosed as having Auditory Dyslexia, whereas one with poor
visual skills but average hearing may be diagnosed as having
Visual Dyslexia.
Orthographic Dyslexia is the last of the dyslexia types.
Orthography is the set of symbols or letters that make up a
language. In English this is the 26 letters of the alphabet
whilst in Japanese or Chinese it covers thousands of different
symbols.
And so Orthographic Dyslexia relates to problems in identifying
and manipulating letters in reading, writing and spelling.
Perhaps the above explanations have helped clarify the
terminology being used to describe the dyslexia types and
hopefully, made it more understandable.
For additional information about dyslexia and the different
types of dyslexia, follow the links below...
About The Author: For more about the types of dyslexia,
visit:http://overcoming-dyslexia. com/Guide_ to_Adult_ Dyslexia. html
For information about adult dyslexia testing visit:
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