Many of us find it difficult to say no because we strive to be "people pleasers". Unfortunately, we suffer from trying to do this. When it comes to friends and loved ones, no one likes to say no. When someone we love is in need, we want to do everything in our power to meet that need. The truth is, we can’t always…
Were your parents emotionally disconnected from you when you were a child? You were probably raised by neglectful parents. Like the other parenting styles, uninvolved parenting can have consequences for children that last into adulthood. We discuss what it is, its causes and how it affects children. A Case in Point Sabrina (not her real name) recalls her childhood with uninvolved parents. They…
Does your stomach feel queasy too often? You may want to know how to improve gut health. Understanding how your gut works will help you figure out what compromises your digestive system. Discover how to improve your gut health with dietary and lifestyle changes. How does your digestive system work? So, what happens in your gut? Some information on the digestive process will…
For years I have battled against various phobias. I have researched many treatments but none have proven to be successful. This is why, when I happened to stumble across a study that associated dopamine function with fear, I was suddenly interested. I’ll tell you why. A few decades ago I had a night phobia. It was the worst of the phobias I had…
Is the soup you boiled for dinner too bland? If you are looking for ways to improve your cooking, you probably know about acidity regulators in foods. Acidity regulators in foods, or food additives, are the compounds that enhance the tastes of our favorite dishes. You've probably heard about how dangerous they are. You will want to know about the commonly used and…
People around us are one of the most important things in our lives. From an evolutionary perspective, helping others makes perfect sense. We’re social creatures, who are at our bests when we’re interconnected and are helping others. That is our biggest advantage and that is how we got to where we are today. As a result, evolution has instilled in us a need…
Emotional detachment in a relationship can be extremely painful to deal with. It often happens over the course of a romantic relationship and leaves people feeling isolated and confused. Emotional detachment is not exclusive to romantic relationships, it can happen within friendships and families. The common theme between the breakdown of all these relationships is the lack of communication that leads to detachment.…
A significant portion of our emotions, thoughts, and expectations of life are guided by what we have seen in films, read in novels or have been passed down the generations. As a result, we build a set of expectations of how life will pan out from an early age. These are often unrealistic expectations. Young children often act out fairytale fantasies of meeting…