What Is It: Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves in the leg or foot, anywhere along their path from the spine down to the feet. It is the most common cause of burning pain in feet. Causes: Various medical conditions e.g. diabetes, injury e.g. fractures, infections e.g. shingles or medication. In approximately 30% of cases the cause is unknown
Theories of well-beingâand hence of âhappinessâ in the well-being senseâcome in three basic flavors, according to the best-known taxonomy (Parfit 1984): hedonism, desire theories, and objective list theories.
According to modern science, happiness is caused by brain chemistry, in particular the chemicals Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins. (Each of these links to Wikipedia opens in separate window.) Taking nicotine and alcohol into the body over time reduces the levels of these as well as other 'happy chemicals'.JAS is thus the physical 'origin' or cause of joy. OJAS is the 'stuff' that the body's inner intelligence creates to make 'happy molecules' in our mind-body system.