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How to Triumph Over Depression, Anxiety, and Emotional Turmoil
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use my link to make a purchase. Even in the throes of my teenage years, energy seemed to elude me more often than not. I was 16, nodding off in the middle of a packed movie theater—not exactly what you’d call normal for someone my age. What was wrong? More on that later, but first, I want to introduce you to Uma Naidoo, MD, a board-certified nutritional psychiatrist and nutritional specialist at Harvard Medical School. The national bestseller, This Is Your Brain on Food,[1] is the surprising science of nutritional…
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Is Craving Alone Time Weird? Let’s Unpack the Truth
Absolutely not! Far from being weird, craving alone time is a perfectly natural and healthy desire. Furthermore, alone time is not an option for me—it’s an essential lifeline. I need it often, daily. Why is that? Face it—we all encounter people who open their verbal floodgates from time to time, seemingly draining us of our body’s life support. Maybe you have a spouse or partner who overindulges in conversation at the most inopportune time, or you’re just pooped out from a long day at work or taking care of the kids, grandkids, or pets. Or you’re retired, and you and your partner are on a daily collision course in the…
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Discover the Secret: Age Well with Simple, Powerful Strategies
Before we explore the art of graceful aging, let’s confront the unyielding force of the ticking clock and living a life of complacency. For many, after toiling away relentlessly for 30-plus years, retiring is the long-sought-after, salivated reward. What are we retiring to unless we have some lifelong passion for pursuing when we finally ditch the career, or we are independently wealthy with plans to travel the world? Most depend on retirement funds, social security, 401(k), pensions, or IRAs. But here we are, regardless of the circumstances! At first, it feels like a holiday that never ends. No alarm clock in sight—just a spine-tingling thrill of knowing the day is…
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Reclaim Your Mind: Uncover Who Controls Your Thoughts
Have you ever contemplated where all your thoughts are coming from, buzzing around like a bunch of mosquitos you’re trying to swat off? Who’s pulling the strings in your mind? In Michael A. Singer’s book, The Untethered Soul, he talks about the nonstop chatter in the mind that never shuts up. “What am I going to wear to that party? I have nothing to wear. What if I run into Connie again? What am I going to say to her? I just can’t stand her. Maybe I just shouldn’t go. I don’t really like that crowd anyway. Wait a minute! What do I care if I run into that woman…
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The Startling Saga of Our Sick Society
We are a seriously sick society. Each year, obesity contributes to about 112,000 preventable deaths. Please don’t make it 112,001. Let’s investigate this health crisis a little further. Accompany me into the typical American family home. We’ll stop momentarily to eavesdrop. “Hey honey, what’s for dinner tonight?” Oh, I don’t know, but there’s some mac & cheese in the cupboard or a lasagna in the freezer.” Does this conversation sound familiar? Perhaps the lasagna was freshly home-baked by our culinary friend, Marie Callender, or the Stouffer’s? I ponder what they ate for breakfast. Crunchy Nut cereal contains 26 g of sugar per serving. And the Kellogg’s must be exploding with…
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Sweet Poison: Sugar’s Hidden Threat to Seniors’ Mind and Body
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use my link to make a purchase. Sugar, the Netflix of Pleasure Disguised in an innocent, charming little bowl next to your butter dish hides the sweetest poison you’ll ever encounter—sugar! “Come here, my pretty, touch the delightful white crystals of obsession to your tongue and witness the change in your body and mind!” But do we want to experience human metamorphosis? From the moment we slip out of the womb, our body is inundated with sweeteners, such as corn syrup, fructose, and sucrose. As we grow, the sophisticated allure…
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Compartmentalizing the Brain and the Stigma Attached to the Term Mental Illness
Mental illness remains both a critical concern and a topic shrouded in misconceptions. Exploration begins at the intersection of two powerful forces—the complex workings of the human brain and the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness. “Compartmentalizing the Brain and the Stigma Attached to the Term Mental Illness” invites you into the complexities of neurodiversity, challenging preconceived notions and reimagining our relationship with mental wellbeing. From cultural influences to historical shifts, we unravel the threads that bind us to outdated beliefs while illuminating the path toward empathy and understanding. Therefore, let’s abandon the societal belief that the brain is a rather lazy organ, leisurely sitting behind the eyebrows in a mental…
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Wellness and Passion for a Purposeful Life
