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Do the Hard Stuff—Feel Better! My 60s Health Overhaul
Why wait for tomorrow when you can start improving your health today? Every age is the right age to feel vital. “I’m too young to feel like a wet mop. What the heck is going on?” I was in my early 60s and felt exhausted all the time. I was walking around in a fog, feeling sleepy and tired. Press a button and pop—jack-in-the-box anxiety? “Okay, Cindy, time for a doctor’s visit. It’s been a long time.” My lab results, surprisingly, were normal, except for “high cholesterol,” or so was the diagnosis. Instruction from the doctor was to eat more fiber and get a colonoscopy and mammogram—sigh! I felt like…
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How Addiction Will Destroy Your Love and Annihilate Your Hope
Is He Dying for a Cigarette The story I’m about to share involves someone very close to me. It’s another busy Sunday morning on a hot, steamy day. Packing papers cover the kitchen island. She’s packing up those last-minute annoying items that everyone usually throws in a garbage bag. She’s anxious because they’re closing on their new place in three days. Her partner is out getting more boxes. Suddenly, the door bursts open. He lunges for the kitchen island, gasping, “I’m not getting any better. I think I need to go to the clinic.” She knew exactly what he meant. This was not the first event. “No,” she exploded. “Don’t…
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Unlock the Power of Healing Your Brain and Watch Now
Healing Your Brain Mental Health Crisis Dr. Greenblatt discusses our current mental health crisis as a crisis of care rather than an increase in mental health issues, and the root causes, such as environmental toxins, malnutrition, and a genetic predisposition, create a “perfect storm.” Functional Medicine Approach Dr. Hyman and Dr. Greenblatt discuss how treating the body’s biochemical imbalances can significantly improve mental health. Dr. Hyman shares his experiences where treating physical ailments led to improvements in mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Orthomolecular Psychiatry (Using the right amounts of natural substances, like vitamins and minerals, to maintain health and treat diseases). Dr. Greenblatt discusses his background…
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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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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
