Climate change is happening and affects us in more ways than we may realize. We need to know about the different types of pollution. It isn't just land, water, or air that we pollute. We clutter the Earth in many ways, and the mess takes a toll on our mental and physical health. Life Advancer introduces each type of pollution and suggests how…
You are a competent driver, but occasionally cramp up behind the wheel. What you may have is driving phobia. Don't feel embarrassed if you have this condition because it affects more people than you may think. Life Advancer explains what it is, why some people have it, and how to cope with it. What Is Driving Phobia? As its name implies, this type…
Do you want health and wellness without having to execute backbreaking physical movements? Practitioners of the ancient Chinese art of Qigong have known about its ability to unleash a person's mental and physical power for centuries. So, what are Qigong exercises and how do you use them to promote holistic well-being? What Is Qigong? The Chinese believe that the flow of Qi or…
Are you always in a bad mood? Is it hard to think straight? Blame your challenges on your Endocannabinoid System (ECS). It will straighten out your thoughts and rein in your irritability. Learn about how it works and how to manage its deficiencies. What is the Endocannabinoid System? The ECS is a biological network of endocannabinoids or neurotransmitters that connect to cannabinoid receptors…
Depression is a nasty illness and can have unwanted consequences. You may not realize that you have severe depression, so it's crucial to be able to recognize its signs and triggers. Developing coping mechanisms and making a few lifestyle changes may ease it. The Differences between Mild, Moderate, and Severe Depression Everyone feels out of sorts sometimes. Occasional moodiness passes relatively quickly. Depression,…
Our attachment style affects everything from our choice of partner to our behavior within relationships. Anxious attachment style is just one attachment style but research suggests it is a particularly damaging one. Before we go on, let’s have a quick recap of Attachment Theory. Psychologist John Bowlby coined the term Attachment Theory and used it to explain that children need to bond with…
It might be one of the hardest things to do, but leaving a toxic relationship preserves your self-respect and dignity. I have been in my share of toxic relationships in my life. In fact, most of them were like this. From the outside looking in, you might think it’s easy to leave these unions, but it’s not. Leaving a toxic relationship requires planning and…
Passive-aggressive traits can be damaging to a relationship. It’s important to figure out if this behavior is present in your life. Being passive-aggressive is being dysfunctional but in a whole other style. It’s not so much about being loud, violent, or even arrogant. It’s a subtle sort of poison that seeps in under the radar. You have to be quite intelligent to notice…