Articles about mental health conditions and how to achieve psychological wellbeing. Tips on how to cope with mental disorders and maintain a balance of the mind, body and spirit to feel healthy and happy.
I have a confession to make… I know meditation is meant to be good for you but I don’t meditate every day. I go through cycles of meditating 20 minutes a day and then slowly ‘forget’ and slide into not meditating until I feel I need to — until I feel like crap. Sound familiar? But recently things have been different. For the last 30 days, I’ve…
Anyone with a pet would agree that animals have healing powers. They fill your home with love, they bring families together and studies have also shown that they can improve your health. As Florence Nightingale stated back in the 1860’s- “a small pet is often an excellent companion for the sick, for long chronic diseases especially.” Today, we still know this to be…
When it comes to anorexia, bulimia and other disorders, we tend to think of them as a female issue. And while it's true that girls and young women are more likely to suffer from eating disorders, men are not immune to these conditions. In fact, males make up as many as 10% of all reported eating disorders, with those numbers rising all the…
We all have those days where nothing goes right and a quick pick-me-up is needed, but there are also days where everything is fine. On those days, there are 5 simple tricks you can practice to improve your day, every day. 1. Tidy your space Whether it’s your workspace, living space or just your car, cleaning out one of the places you spend…
If you want to improve your life, you must overcome alcoholism and substance abuse. An estimated 13 million Americans suffer from substance abuse, with 2 million problem drinkers. If you belong to this group, then you must put it behind you to advance your life. Here are some ways addiction can ruin your life: More Than a Health Risk When it comes to…
There are 7 energy centers or chakras in the body that help to align us and keep our body, mind, and spirit balanced. When your chakras are out of balance, you can become susceptible to physical, mental and spiritual illness, however, you can align them with some energy work or herbs. Herbs have been used for healing since the beginning of time and…
There’s nothing worse than the feeling of being tired but not being able to do anything about it. Sure you could take caffeine pills or drink as much coffee as you possibly can, but this can leave you feeling even worse once the effects wear off. So what can you do? There are some natural ways to relieve tiredness, including: 1. Exercise Ok,…
While many are picking up expensive gym memberships, and enrolling at name-brand studios to get started on their new year's resolution. Here’s a tip, you don’t have to! Try winter yoga instead! Yoga is an incredibly beneficial exercise for your winter tune-up. No matter your age, ailments, or previous health issues, yoga can help you become fit without breaking your bank (or touching…