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- How ADHD Affects Your Child’s Development and the Best Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2018 from Nelly DanielAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) commonly affects children and interferes with their quality of life. ADHD is commonly referred to as a mental disorder that can continue into adulthood. While acknowledging the fact that mental causes contribute to this condition, many parents have ...
Views: 538 - Supporting a Friend Who Has Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Elaine PittmonA friend in need is a friend indeed, this saying goes on to show how great friendship is manifested when you lend a helping hand to a friend. The one time you get to know who your true friends are is when you need a helping hand. Taking good care of a friend should not be done out of being an ...
Views: 262 - You Are Not Alone! Let’s Fight Depression Together - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from James SharisonDepression! You might have heard of it. A constant feeling of sadness and despair – the sadness beyond understanding. There are many people around the world that are suffering from depression; more than what we can imagine. Some of them get diagnosed and treated, while a few remain hidden under ...
Views: 330(1 vote) - A New Way to Treat Addictions and Compulsions - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Imi LoThe root of any addiction or compulsion is deprivation. Deep-seated,buried, chronic deprivation. The link is often not apparent at first, and the idea of losing the need to control to gain control might seem too contradictory to fathom- especially when we are in the midst of a painful ...
Views: 468 - Schizophrenia Could Be Demonic Possession - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2018 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe idea associating schizophrenia with demonic possession is very controversial; modern scientific thought rejects the spiritual. One researcher is swimming upstream against the conventional current and believes there’s a viable connection between evil spirits and mental disorders. ...
Views: 442 - REALITY ISN’T WHAT YOU THINK! HOW COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS HARM US - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Darlene LancerWe all see reality through a personal lens shaped by our beliefs, culture, religion, and experiences. The movie Roshomon was a brilliant example of this, where three witnesses to a crime recount different versions of what happened. When couples argue, they usually can’t agree on the facts of ...
Views: 295(2 votes) - Feed the Mouse. - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2018 from Rick HansonGot cheese? The Practice: Feed the mouse. Why? As the nervous system evolved, your brain developed in three stages: Reptile - Brainstem, focused on avoiding harm Mammal - Subcortex, focused on approaching rewards Primate/human – Neocortex, focused on attaching to ...
Views: 247 - Sunil Robert: Beating Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2018 from Elaine PittmonSunil Robert started his lifestyles in Hyderabad spending his adolescence without any worries. His family, even though poor, were properly respected people within the community. Robert was popular among his pals. The existence of a worry-free life got to a rapid halt after his father lost his ...
Views: 241 - YOUR 2018 TRIPLE ECLIPSE DOWNLOAD SURVIVAL GUIDE: How to Safeguard Your Sanity with the Witnessing Protection Program - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2018 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser and see ALL the images and activate all links: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=127 “How strange—all living beings have the fully awakened nature, but none of them knows it. And because of that they drift and sink from lifetime to lifetime in ...
Views: 382(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: What is wrong with me? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: What is wrong with me? Angry, sad, blah? It's 5 am and i'm still awake. i'm 29, single (i don't mind), i go to school, an ok job, pets. i'm not starving, as long at there's a roof over my head i'm good to go. so many things i really want to do. i get into it then i don't ...
Views: 338(1 vote) - Two Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Mendi BaronTwo Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) Teens of every generation have the same questions--but not always the same language and phrasing. The children of 1950s, 60s, and 70s America weren’t asking how to “advocate for themselves” with that specific ...
Views: 384 - ***Enjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2018 from Judi MoreoOne of the common desires that people experience in their lives is summed up as a well-known saying – “I want to thrive, not just survive.” This can also be interpreted as enjoying life as opposed to simply existing. When there is a deep need for a person to change his way of life, the world has ...
Views: 270 - 3 Tips for Better Connections - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Daydree HornerRelationships are built on many things, one of which is communication. Love is the easy part, as my mom would say. It’s easy to fall in love. But how do we stay in love? How do we remain happy together? And, how do we handle the bumps of life and yet, continue on the road? Staying connected can ...
Views: 313 - Their Arm Was Covered In Cuts! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was out the other day, I saw someone who had all these cuts on their forearm and I thought that this person must self-harm. Over the years, I have seen a number of people with arms that have received a lot of harm. But, whenever I see something like this, I usually feel pain through ...
Views: 365 - Pet the Lizard. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Rick HansonI've always liked lizards. Growing up in the outskirts of Los Angeles, I played in the foothills near our home. Sometimes I'd catch a lizard and stroke its belly, so it would relax in my hands, seeming to feel at ease. In my early 20's, I found a lizard one chilly morning in the mountains. ...
Views: 248 - I Already Know My Emotional Triggers, Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2018 from Imi Lo“MY CBT therapist told me those were ‘irrational thinking,’ which made it worse- now I just blame myself.” “ I have gone through my childhood trauma many times, but when I argue with my partner, I still behave like a five-year-old!” It is not as though we didn’t try- Many of us ...
Views: 498 - Maintaining Sanity and Keeping Balance in a Chaotic World! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2018 from Sharon ShoresKeeping ourselves balanced during challenging times..... can be difficult! Sometimes it may feel like you are on the roller coaster of life and you weren't even asked to get on the roller coaster. You just "happened" to grab the handle bar and are holding on for dear life! Many people feel ...
Views: 269 - Best Skin Clinic for Laser Hair Reduction - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Snehal TanwarLook and appearance are important especially in today’s world. Our skin plays a pivotal role to enhance our look and we all look after our skin through various methods at home. However we may come across with different skin issues for variety of reasons. To resolve these skin issues, we need ...
Views: 329 - Effects of Drugs on mental Health – What you should know - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Kalyna KapurThe word ‘Drugs’ has gained the status of a misnomer somehow. When anyone mentioned that word, the immediate response is resentment towards the person associated with it and implied shame. In the most common use cases, that word generates the references to the illegal variety like LSD, Ecstasy, ...
Views: 340(1 vote) - How to Recognize the Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse in a Loved One or in a Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Kalyna KapurDrug abuse is one of the worst possible problems one can face in their life. For some, it is just a cause of fighting depression, anxiety, stress and other mental problems and for others, it is a source of entertainment or a way of experiencing new things in life. However, the fact cannot be ...
Views: 300(1 vote) - Online Gambling: How to Bear the Risks of Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Julia BeyersGambling, and especially online gambling, is quite risky entertainment. Sure, there’s an opportunity to earn a good deal of money by simply playing cards, but in the long run the house always wins. So, here’s our first statement: Casinos can’t be profitable for persistent players unless ...
Views: 605 - A Disturbing Reality - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from William CottringerA Disturbing Reality By Bill Cottringer “Logic will never change emotion or perception.” ~ Edward de Bono. After studying things like success, happiness, failure, frustration and anger for several decades now, I have come to the conclusion there may be a very disturbing reality too ...
Views: 380 - 3 Ways to Make Check-Ups Easier on Your Pets and Vets - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanTaking your pet for a veterinarian checkup should not result in all-out war between you and your pet, or the pet and vet. A routine exam or vaccination visit should go smoothly for everyone involved. However, if your pet balks at going to the vet, here are a few tips that may help. Schedule ...
Views: 773 - 5 Therapeutic, At Home Remedies to Help Get Rid of Any Migraine - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Meghan BelnapMany people suffer from migraines and they are quite troublesome. It is important to talk to a doctor to help you find the triggers causing these migraines. Still, you need a solution right now, and the following five therapeutic ideas should help you reduce the pain. Try Aromatherapy One main ...
Views: 258 - India as a Surrogacy Haven for Western countries - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2018 from Ankita GargSurrogacy has come as an alternative to all those couples who have been unable to conceive even after years of efforts and treatments and in no time this has become popular amongst people from every aspect of the Society. Still people in the western countries need to think a lot before going for ...
Views: 332 - Empty the Cup - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2018 from Rick HansonOnce upon a time, a scholar came to visit a saint. After the scholar had been orating and propounding for a while, the saint proposed some tea. She slowly filled the scholar's cup: gradually the tea rose to the very brim and began spilling over onto the table, yet she kept pouring and pouring. ...
Views: 284 - Anxiety - Alone, In Certain Company, Or Situations? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Suzanne ZachariaAnxiety is debilitating. It can be mild, more of a nervousness, or it can make life very difficult indeed. So what are its triggers and what can you do about them? Is anxiety something that is there all the time, or is it especially active when others are there? I asked the question of if you ...
Views: 430 - For the Absolute Love of Nature - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Nicole AThis weekend, I went on a 12-mile hike. It was hot, and it was painful, and my legs ached and screamed after about mile 9. Looking back, it was a perfect Saturday- an experience cultivated of joy, freedom, and empowerment in the highest senses of the word. When I reflect on my happiest ...
Views: 359 - “We Are Walking Trees” - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was speaking to Ben Ralston, a therapist, healer, advanced Sivananda Yoga teacher, and writer, a number of months ago, he went into what someone had shared with him in the past. He said that this person had told him that human beings were basically walking trees. I spend a fair amount ...
Views: 393 - 5 Effective Ways to Improve Your Mental Health This Summer - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Misty JhonesWhen we think of summer, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the beach, melting ice cream at a fair, and endless barbecues at a family house. While true, there’s more we should embrace in summer rather than just the warm weather. Besides having fun in the sun, your emotional well-being ...
Views: 257 - EFT Tapping In The Dissociated State - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Suzanne ZachariaThere are now many variations on EFT as the techniques and their variations develop. Here is one simple way to do EFT, otherwise known as Tapping, amongst many other variations. It uses the dissociated state. This means that you are distanced from the traumatic event you are seeking to release ...
Views: 574 - How Psychological Abuse Damages Your Self. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Christiana StarPsychological abuse leaves no visible marks and often remains hidden within families, romantic relationships, toxic individuals and groups, cults and organisations of various religious and non-religious orientations. However, it is at least as damaging as the more explicitly violent forms of ...
Views: 420 - In a Perfect World... - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Rossana SneeIn a perfect world, if one is born from a human mother, has a brain, a face, a beating heart, organs, legs, and arms, then one is considered a human being. No one with half a brain would say, “Oh, look at that cute puppy, or kitten, or cockroach. Most intelligent people can recognize another ...
Views: 360 - HOW TO RESTORE OUR FEMININE ENERGY - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Sara FabianI spent 15 years of my life in the corporate world and used to define my human worth through my profession and the social status on my business card. At the time, building a successful career meant the world to me. I was keeping myself busy all the time, always in a rush, wanting to do more ...
Views: 582 - Seeds of Anger - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from William CottringerSeeds of Anger By Bill Cottringer I think most people would agree that the main problems of our day are: (a) the artificially dualistic, unfair sharp divide between those who have abundance, power and all the other desirable things in life, and those who don’t have enough of these ...
Views: 604 - Winning Ways to Speak - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Cara DayWinning Ways to Speak by Cara Day The words you use, how they are put together, combined with the open, expansiveness of your eyes, your tone of voice, and the warmth of your body language help determine the quality of your communication with your children (and other loved ones). This is what ...
Views: 380 - Are you making this HUGE happiness mistake? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltI thought my world had ended back in January. I had this job and career that made me comfortable and paid well. It was not necessarily a job that I loved, but it made me feel secure and gave me the validation that I thought I needed. Until I was laid off. I started to panic, because ...
Views: 272 - Remember The Big Things. - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Rick HansonIn every life, reminders arrive about what's really important. I’ve received some myself, as I’m sure you have, too. Perhaps it was news of a potentially serious health problem, the death of a loved one, or an accident that could have turned fatal. These are uncomfortably concrete message ...
Views: 230 - Backbone Power | Newsletter Sign Up - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownSUBSCRIBE TO GET THE LATEST BLOG POSTS, NEWS, & MORE UPDATES FROM DR. ANNE BROWN. http://backbonepower.com/newsletter-signup Dr. Anne Brown, PhD, RN of Sausalito, California, formerly from Aspen, Colorado in her private practice has served as the trusted advocate and advisor to Influential ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Making This Summer Your Best Summer - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2018 from Nicole ASummer has always been my favorite season. I grew up on the beach, and summer entailed long days in the ocean followed by long evenings on my bike. To me, summer is synonymous with both a sense of freedom and a sense of hope and possibility. Always another adventure, another barbecue, another ...
Views: 317 - HOW TO HANDLE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2018 from Darlene LancerWe’re all capable of abuse when we’re frustrated or hurt. We may be guilty of criticizing, judging, withholding, and controlling, but some abusers, including narcissists, take abuse to a different level. Narcissistic Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial, and/or spiritual. ...
Views: 565(2 votes) - The poverty is a symbol of backward society and country - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2018 from md rajiulahPoverty Wore goggles, the writer was sitting alone in the dhoti-kurta that suddenly his mind goes towards the poor villages. He is whispering in mind about poverty. What is the poverty?. How does the poverty increase?. How to finish it?. He lost his two hours for it. He comes out of his ...
Views: 451 - Is Your Mind A Coal Mine or A Gold Mine? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Floyd WillsMany of us waste our time and emotional energy dwelling on our past mistakes and misfortunes; we “If only” ourselves. “If only” I had done things differently… “If only” my Parent’s did this or didn’t do that…”If only” he or she had not done what they did… “If only” this tragedy did not happen to ...
Views: 291 - HOW TO DEAL WITH THOUGHTS LEADING TO NOUGHT - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Dean FraserOccasionally we all get those moments when we feel a little sorry for ourselves or that the world is not always quite so fair. Happens to all of us, certainly has done to me and I am sure it is the same for you as well. Having the odd moments of Thoughts Leading to Nought are part and parcel of ...
Views: 322 - CBD oil: Uses, health benefits and risks - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2018 from Tori UtleyCBD oil, which is also known as Cannabidiol oil has received a lot of attention in the past. The amazing health benefits associated with CBD oil have contributed a lot towards its popularity. But before you try out CBD oil, you are encouraged to have a clear understanding about the uses, health ...
Views: 900 - Child Abuse: Do Parents Lack Empathy When They Deny What Happened? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOver six years ago, I wrote an article titled, ‘Abusive Parents: Why Do They Deny What Happened?’ In terms of the amount of comments that I have received for this article, it has to be one of the most popular articles that I have ever written. I wrote this article at a time when I was trying ...
Views: 494 - Rest. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2018 from Rick HansonThis practice is definitely a case of teaching what you need to learn: I've been working through a big bucket of tasks lately with little chance to rest. (I console myself with knowing that the bucket is emptying a lot faster than it's filling with new tasks.) Sometimes you can really feel ...
Views: 233 - The Healing Power Of Presence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperEarlier on, whilst I was out running, I was reflecting on how important presence is when it comes to healing. It is important in all areas, of course, but this was the area that I primarily thought about. For example, when a healer has been able to let in a certain amount of presence (I say ...
Views: 297 - Anxiety and depression: Tips and experiences from a young business woman - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Elysse BujoldIf you’re like me, you’ve had days where you wake up in the morning, and can’t even fathom getting out of bed. You’re wrapped in your warm comforters, in your cozy PJ’s and have no desire to enter the world as a real human. Whether or not you struggle with depression and or anxiety - I’m ...
Views: 315 - Fake News from NASA about Mars and from Medical Science about Health - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2018 from Richard RuhlingGoogle News could cause anyone to think the only science on this planet is from Mars with three of four articles featuring scientific speculation (unprovable theories) and a 4th article also about outer space. “Totally useless information is like a junk food diet with nothing the body can use,” ...
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