As human beings, we use defense mechanisms from time to time whether we realize it or not. This is fine...until it starts getting in the way of your relationships. Defense mechanisms are psychological techniques that we use unconsciously to cope with things like stress and anxiety. For example, if something highly traumatic in happens in your life you may mentally block out the memory…
If someone mentioned the words Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), you might wonder if it's an alien science. Research has shown that VNS can relieve untreatable depression. Waking it up is simple, and you can do so with everyday practices. What Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation? VNS is a medical treatment that involves transmitting electrical impulses to the Vagus nerve. Doctors use it as a…
Mental health medications seem like the answer to all our anxieties, depression and other various disorders, but what are doctors leaving out? From the beginning, I have struggled with mental health issues, and I have also struggled with regulating medications. I’m not here to wage war against the medications, neither am I here to advocate their usage either. I am here to tell…
Yoga breathing techniques, also known as Pranayamas, can be practiced not only in a yoga class but also during meditation or your working day. In the world of yoga, pranayama is the life force so learning how to control it is essential not only for practicing yoga but also for helping you in stressful situations. These yoga breathing techniques can help calm the…
When you know and care about unhappy people, it’s your first inclination to do whatever you can to fix them. Believe it or not, unhappy people aren’t always meant to be fixed...by someone else. Much of the time unhappy people need to find their own path out of the darkness and it’s not going to happen until they are one hundred percent ready.…
If you're gritting your teeth every time you come home because of bullying in the workplace, you're not alone. According to Forbes, workplace bullying affects about 75% of people. Workplace bullies aren't like the tyrants in your childhood who terrorized people at the playground. They are subtle. So how would you know if someone's bullying you at work? More importantly, how would you…
Yoga focuses on the right kind of bodywork that helps get rid of many daily issues. Basic yoga poses can, in fact, bring relief to your health problems. Stretching, strength, and flexibility focus on relieving your muscles. Breathing reduces stress which can alleviate the pain you experience from too much anxiety in your life. There are basic yoga poses for the most common…
Magic mushrooms turn out to be a more effective cure for depression than conventional antidepressants, recent studies show. A study by New York University and Johns Hopkins University showed amazing results by curing at least 80 percent of depression in cancer patients with a dose of Psilocybin (the active substance in Magic Mushrooms). The research revealed that this psychoactive substance in Mushrooms is…