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Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
Healing Grief in the Midst of a Busy Life
by Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
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Ungrieved losses take a toll on our hearts and deaden us to life. We think we can avoid the pain of loss if we keep busy or close our hearts. However, the losses accumulate, and we shut down from life, from one another, and from ourselves.Suppressing our grief affects our relationships and compromises our aliveness. Grief can show up in symptoms such as chronic physical ailments, overworking, addiction,... 12/13/2023 5:00:00 AM
Tara Cousineau
Let Go of Resentment with a Dose of Self-Compassion
by Tara Cousineau
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Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of regret, resentment, and rumination? I call these the 3 Rs of despair. You're not alone. We all have moments when we look back at our choices and wish we could change them.“I wish I hadn’t done that.” “I want a do over.” “If only.”We might feel bitter towards ourselves for perceived flaws or failures or envy others' successes. These emotions can lead... 12/8/2023 5:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
How to Keep Kids Safe Online—19 Assertive Strategies
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTIONFortunately, there are many resources on the Internet for parents/guardians who want to keep their children safe. You need to familiarize yourself with as many of these resources as possible.Also, connect with organizations and law enforcement agencies addressing Internet safety issues. Having said that, it’s up to you to prepare young people for the many potential dangers lurking on Cyberspace.This... 11/15/2023 5:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Outside Play Changes a Child's Microbiome
by Wellness Editor
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We have an intimate connection with this world, and some of the most essential ties binding us together are the microbes that reside in and around us. We may take for granted how vital their proper balance can be to our health because too often we dismiss them as "gross" and try not to think about it. But many of us who suffer from undiagnosed chronic inflammatory conditions may be suffering from the... 11/2/2023 4:00:00 AM
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Can Nutritional Psychiatry Improve Your Health?
by Wellness Editor
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It’s no secret that nutrition is important to our wellbeing. Nor is it a secret that mental health can affect physical health. So, what about blending these two aspects of health together? That’s where nutritional psychiatry comes in, and it just may be our ticket to a higher level of wellness. The Role of Nutrition in Good Health Researchers have long said that proper nutrition matters when it comes... 4/18/2025 4:00:00 AM
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor Appointments
by Dr. Dario Herrera
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Although it's true that doctors are in charge at all times, it's up to you as a patient to make sure that you get the most from each doctor's visit. Think of yourself as a new recruit at a military training facility and the doctor as the base commander. I'm tempted to say the "drill sergeant" but "base commander" is more applicable since the latter is more likely to consider something you may think... 4/15/2025 4:00:00 AM
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The Benefits of Ocean Air
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People have long believed in the healing and restorative properties of ocean air. Before there was scientific evidence to prove that sea air is good for the body and soul, doctors prescribed beach visits for patients with lung issues, skin ailments and circulation problems. And with good success. It hasn’t been until recently, however, that scientists began to fully realize how much good ocean air... 4/11/2025 4:00:00 AM
Beth Coleman, N.D.
Twelve Power Foods
by Beth Coleman, N.D.
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This is a list of twelve power foods that promote optimal health when part of your diet. No single food performs miracles or supplies all the nutrients your body and mind need to function optimally. The real value of these power foods involves food synergy. Each one provides benefits, and when eaten together they offer health payoffs. ALMONDSNuts are nutritious, and almonds provide calcium. One ounce... 4/10/2025 4:00:00 AM
Melissa Woods
5 Ways Dogs Help With Anxiety and Depression
by Melissa Woods
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Dogs not only give us companionship and love, the human-animal bond provides healthier lives and combats anxiety. Steven Feldman, the Executive Director of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), has researched the many benefits of owning a pet and has shown that there are positive effects for those with depression and anxiety. The evidence shows how the emotional and social well-being of... 4/1/2025 4:00:00 AM
Tamara McClintock Greenberg
Medical Bias Against Overweight Women: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself
by Tamara McClintock Greenberg
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There is a tension among the millions of women who fail to fall into the defined window of the Body Mass Index and how they are to find appropriate healthcare, not to mention a relationship with a physician that nourishes self-esteem. There are relatively few medical doctors who have signed on to the body positive movement, an important effort which emphasizes we should move beyond 21st century ideals... 3/17/2025 4:00:00 AM
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