You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who have experienced sudden trauma. PTSD is often experienced by soldiers as well as those who have been victims of rape and other crimes, and even […]
Advice on Staying True to New Year’s Resolutions
Be honest, did you make New year’s resolutions this year that you have yet to stick to? If so, you’re not alone. Researchers have found that typically 77% of people are only able to keep their resolutions for 1 week, 64% keep them for one month, 50% for 3 months, and only 19% are able to […]
You Don’t Have to Be Vegan/Vegetarian to Eat Whole-Food or Plant Based Diet
You Don’t Have to Be a Vegan/Vegetarian to Eat a Whole-Food or Plant-Based Diet As with everything, the idea of a Whole-Food Plant-Based (WPFB) diet comes with some misconceptions. The name, Whole-Food and Plant-Based, seems to give the idea that you must be a vegan or vegetarian to follow a WFPB when nothing could be […]
5 Reasons Why Parents Don’t Discuss Child Sexual Abuse
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18, and 44% of rape victims are under age 18. Sadly, but not surprisingly, victims of sexual assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol, […]
Coping with the Holidays After Loss
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. But for those who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be painful and isolating. Here are some ways you can cope with the holidays after a loss: Recognize You are Not Alone It’s easy to feel as though you are the […]
Balance Your Mood With Food: How Good Nutrition Supports Mental Health
Our brains are magnificent machines: while the brain controls rudimentary yet complex functions like your heartbeat, breathing and motor functions, it also controls a multitude of other complicated tasks such as creating your thoughts and feelings. A machine this advanced, that runs 24/7, clearly requires fuel to run. The fuel you supply to your hard-working […]
The Importance of Nutrition in Recovery from Addiction
Completing drug rehab is the first step in beginning a recovery program. Many addicts, while recognizing the toll addiction has taken on their relationships, don’t realize the additional affects it has had on their physical health and wellbeing. Addiction often leads to malnourishment, which forces the body to work in less than optimal conditions. A […]
How to Find New Purpose After Losing Your Faith
For people of faith, their belief system is an important aspect of their life and who they are as a person. It could be a faith that was cultivated in them since they were a child, or one that they found on their own in adulthood. However we find our faith, as we move through […]
Journal to Learn About Your True Self
4 Journal Prompts to Help You Discover Your True Self Keeping a journal can be one of the most powerful tools for working through issues, unburdening your problems and connecting with your inner self. It can give you a quiet space to find your voice in a noisy world. It’s easy to feel undermined by […]
Why We All Need to Get Away
Travel is one of my favorite things. I love visiting the Caribbean and writing by the sea. Growing up I spent many days at the shores of Lake Erie reading, writing and swimming. But Summer’s were never long enough living in the northeast. “When I grow up I’m going to the Caribbean.” I’d tell myself […]
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