Mindfulness allows you to live in the moment, to accept it without judgment and to draw attention to your situation. You become more aware of your body, your thoughts, and the world around you. It is a simple technique with a big impact on your health and well-being. A Lifestyle Change with Big Impact Mindfulness...
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You Don’t Need to Know How They Died
When a celebrity passes away, the media pounces on the story. In seconds, the story is blasted across major outlets and every social media feed. We get the information as BREAKING NEWS and people wait with bated breath for the nitty-gritty details about how they died. Remembering Those We Lost What a morbid world we live in!...
Keep an Eye Out for These Depression Triggers
Depression is more than feeling down. It is a bonafide psychiatric condition that affects nearly 5% of Americans every year. Whether you think you are depressed or know you are, please reach out to a healthcare provider to get the help you need. There may depression triggers that go beyond stress. Depression Is More Than...
What It Means to Be Brave
Me? I’m scared of everything. I’m scared of what I saw, I’m scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you. Francis “Baby” Houseman, Dirty Dancing...
How Miscarriage Affects a Woman’s Life
As many as 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage but no one likes to talk about it. The subject is taboo, leaving far too many women to suffer on their own. Some people blame the women for it and others mistakenly equate it with abortion. No matter what your view on abortion is (I...
How to Treat Diastasis Recti with Alternative Medicine
Beyond exercise and surgery, what options do you have to treat diastasis recti? Having the condition myself, I have heard more than my fair share of fads and miracle cures. Some sound desperate, others have merit. Let’s break down the good and the bad of these claims. Alignment and Ergonomics Diastasis recti is an anatomic...
Don’t Fall for These Flu Shot Myths
The most effective tool in our arsenal against influenza is vaccination. That’s why we need to put any and all flu shot myths to bed. Flu Shot Myths Busted After vaccination, you can expect immunity against the flu develops within 2 weeks. Individuals older than 6 months of age are eligible for vaccination unless they have an...
How to Give Your Self Esteem a Boost
As a writer, I know a thing or two about self-doubt. It creeps up on all of us at some time or other, regardless of what field you work in. The trick is to not let your confidence take a hit when things don’t go your way. Give yourself a boost of self esteem instead....