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- Salute to Fathers - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2023 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberI am a drum major for justice and an ambassador for love. Therefore, I have to advocate in support for fathers. This article is written out of support and respect for fathers (who in many instances do not get proper validation). Society must begin to give fathers their flowers. They should not ...
Views: 175 - Navigating Wellness: A Comprehensive Overview with The Health News 24 - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2023 from md mahamudul hasanIntroduction to The Health News 24 In this section, we introduce The Health News 24 as a trusted platform dedicated to delivering the latest insights on health, wellness, and lifestyle. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone seeking reliable health information, The Health News 24 has ...
Views: 178(1 vote) - Who can help me with my depression? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomA psychic or tarot reader is a great choice if you are just going through a sad slump and are unsure of yourself, it can give you that kick up the butt you need to get going again, it can give you faith to carry on, it can give you the ego boost you need to start that new project that gets the ...
Views: 454 - Practical benefits of Outsourced Hotel Revenue Management for Business - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Clikthot SolutionsIntroduction The COVID-19 Pandemic has created havoc worldwide affecting not just people but also businesses in different industries. While most industries have been hit hard, the travel and hotel industry are the ones worst affected. Times like this have revealed the weak areas in Hotel ...
Views: 519 - What does affordable health insurance cover in Hawaii? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2020 from Alena MathewA report generated by The Senior List stated that even with high living costs in Hawaii, annually, Hawaii spends very little on health care. It is stated that the residents of Hawaii have the most affordable health insurance, Hawaii. On average, the people in Hawaii pay a premium of ...
Views: 684 - WHAT IS BULLYING? INTRODUCTION, EFFECTS, PREVENTIVE MEASURES - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GBULLYING Bullying meaning Bullying means a behaviour which someone uses to hurt another both physically and mentally. Bullying at its basic form is when someone is picked on by a person or group called bullies, because of one being different. This behaviour happens when there is real or ...
Views: 1245 - Residential Drug Treatment Programs in California - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Ken SeeleyWhen an individual takes the first important step towards recovery, the informed decision to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol addiction - there are a few things to consider when deciding on the type of rehab is best suited for the individuals unique situation. Each individual struggling ...
Views: 1125 - Teen Suicide and Social Media - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2018 from Sam VakninTeen Suicide and Social Media By Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Social media and the devices that they run on are designed to be addictive, as many industry executives have confessed. Addiction is always punctuated by periods of withdrawal and its “cold ...
Views: 1557 - Abundance - Why is it Missing in My Life? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Gregory Reece-SmithAbundance the missing ingredient in your life?... And the elusive success ingredient in your life too? It is important to understand the way you feel in any given moment is dependent upon and created by what you are thinking or saying out loud at the same moment. Your thoughts create the ...
Views: 1309 - Dear Dr. Romance: I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I feel like I am going crazy I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore, I don't have enough money for anything, I don''t have anyone that I can trust to watch my kids, because they are going through some seperation anxiety because I am the one that takes care of them day in and ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - A Loved One in Trouble? 4 Tips to Keeping a Positive Attitude When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonThe society we are living today is governed by so many rules and regulations. It’s a common phenomenon for people breaking some of these rules either intentionally or intentionally. Often people will find themselves on the wrong side of the law by disobeying traffic rules, littering or even ...
Views: 1458 - PUSHED TOO FAR: WHEN PEOPLE SNAP - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Janet PfeifferWe are all too familiar with headline stories about people who are pushed to their limits and snap. Whether on the job, within their own families, or even children in school - everyone has their breaking point. In 2010, Omar Thorton, a 34-year old employee at the Hartford Beer Distributors in ...
Views: 1684 - How to identify a toxic person - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Nancy CarboneHow to identify a toxic individual? Do you have a friend, colleague or partner who smiles but passively cuts you down with envy and hate? Do they feel immense pain when you succeed or when you are happy? Many who feel unfulfilled within themselves will secretly feel disappointed when others ...
Views: 2423 - Success Is For The Bold & Brave - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2017 from Rosemary Nonny KnightSometimes, I wonder if you really understand what it takes to win. The win is so worth it but will you allow yourself to get there? You have these big dreams, big ideas, big plans and you want it so bad, so very bad but right now, it feels tough, doesn’t it? It feels like you are pushing ...
Views: 1606 - Don't Drown Trying to Save Others - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Julie DohertyEach of us have people in our lives that just seem to Struggle with Life. Everything that can go wrong does. Because you are a caring person feelings of sadness, sympathy and an eagerness to help come over you. How can you help, what can you do? These people can be friends, work ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Raising Grandchildren - The Emotional Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Anne WolskiAlthough providing care for grandchildren on a temporary basis is commonplace, there is a growing number who are now substantially responsible for raising them on a longer term basis. Usually, this is because their children have found themselves in a situation where they are unable to care ...
Views: 1969 - How To Suggest Therapy To Your Teenager - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Matthew WarburtonTeenage years are full of shocks and mood swings, and it is likely that much of this is a natural process, caused by the troubled learning curve of adolescence. Half way between childhood and adulthood, a teenager can feel like there is no where in the world where they can fit in. A ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - What to Do When Your Friend Is Suicidal - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from nancy traversThe last couple weeks we’ve been talking about the important topic of suicide. In the United States, it’s the 10th leading cause of death. The strongest risk factor is depression. Chances are that you have had or will have a friend who is at risk. You may be reluctant to talk to him about his ...
Views: 1682 - Is Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Worth 5 or 10 Minutes of Your Time? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: In a speech for the Bilderberg elite in Brussels, Obama gave their view well: “Ordinary [people] too small-minded to govern their affairs. Order and progress can only come when individuals surrender their rights to an all powerful sovereign.” But that's treason to the Constitution that ...
Views: 1637 - ***Naturopathic Medicine - An Introduction by the Pastoral Medical Association - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2014 from Pastoral Medical AssociationNaturopathic Medicine An Introduction by the Pastoral Medical Association (PMA) SelfGrowth.com Official Guide to Naturopathic Medicine The Pastoral Medical Association (PMA) extends much thanks to SelfGrowth for recognizing the PMA’s contribution to alternative medicine, and for ...
Views: 2587(2 votes) - An In-Depth Look on Military Suicide Statistics - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatBy now, the public has become more aware of the startling number of daily military suicides—roughly 22 veterans a day are taking their own lives after they are discharged from service. However, the exact cause of (at the least the majority of) these suicides is unfortunately unknown. ...
Views: 1584 - The Shocking Results – Don’t Be Next! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyEven though it was two years ago, I can still remember the conversation like it was yesterday. My friend, Janet, called me in hysterics the night of her company holiday party. Earlier that evening she was mingling with many co-workers. As the night went on, she found herself deep in a ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - The Mindfullness, Eating Connection - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Judy GoldmanOnce more, mindfulness is being totally present and in the moment and avoiding judgment. So how do we connect our increased practice with mindfulness to our eating behaviors and attitude to food? Sadly, we let our lives become so busy that things become automatic, even some of the things we ...
Views: 1850 - Healthy Sleep Forever - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Mika ElaDo you just roll in bed night after night trying to fall asleep? Do you easily wake up in the night and not go back to sleep? Then these proven rules of healthy sleep are for you. The S&S bedroom rule The bed is only for two s-things – sex and sleep. Any other activities are undesirable. ...
Views: 2234(2 votes) - Knowing the Causes of Your Body Pain - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from brenda MageAre you feeling numb most of the time? Do you experience having painful cramps on your legs and even on your arms? Is anxiety connected with your leg pain? Do you know what causes your leg pain? What triggers these to happen to your legs? How will you stop it from coming back? If you want to ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Panic Attack While Driving - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from brenda MageA panic attack while driving may lead to road accidents. The following article will tell you more about panic attacks while driving. Panic attacks are scary enough because it can happen to anyone at any time. It can put one's life in danger especially when driving. Experiencing panic attacks ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - Sick and Tired? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Andre WileyAre you sick and tired? I was. As a matter of fact, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the young age of 32 I was a divorced, educated but under appreciated black male who's sole purpose in life was to make it through the day. Not only had I had lost my desire in life, I was ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - The Importance of Recovery Sponsors - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Cheryl Hinneburg12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are tradition based programs and have been proven to work. Part of the glue that keeps these programs effective is sponsorship. In AA and in NA, people are required to seek sponsors. A sponsor is a mentor and someone that has ...
Views: 2544(1 vote) - The Thyroid and Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerI recently learned from my routine annual blood test that my thyroid is hyperactive. Since getting the results, questions have been running through my mind as to what could be causing my thyroid to overwork. My thyroid has been checked regularly over the years and the results have been fine so ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - Will America’s Mental Health System Change? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerWith all the recent talk about gun control and mental health, I decided to take a look at how far America’s mental health system has changed (or not changed) over the past few years. First, I must state that when I wrote a blog about Mental Illness and the Law, the research shows that those ...
Views: 1736(2 votes) - The “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCThe “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions An Excerpt from “The Human Magnet Syndrome – Why We Love People Who Hurt Us.” By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC It is a common belief within the mental health field that a psychotherapist’s competence is often compromised when they work ...
Views: 2716(2 votes) - Overcoming the Barriers that Hinder Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgAddiction is a dark and lonely place and the barriers that hinder it are plentiful. It is easy to fall prey to it but you play hell trying to get out. Overcoming an addiction is never going to be anything short of difficult because it grabs ahold of people when they are weak and broken and it ...
Views: 3763(1 vote) - You Are The Most Precious Gift To The World - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You ARE the most precious gift that the world can receive. From the moment you were born you were so loved. Your beautiful smile lit up your face. As you grew, I saw your curious mind lead you places. Your innocence was so refreshing in a world filled with hate. Your loving nature makes you ...
Views: 2708(2 votes) - The Problem with Drug Treatment Centers - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgThe biggest problem with addiction recovery is that there are so many people that have failed one or more times. This causes those to become discouraged when in reality it never was their fault that they were not successful. There are millions of addicts hooked on drugs or alcohol and ...
Views: 2117(1 vote) - The Barrier to Addiction Recovery: Stigma - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgWhen it comes to addiction people cannot help themselves from creating this silent rating scale in their mind, like he’s just an alcoholic, she does too many prescription pills, and he is junkie because he does heroin. It is this kind of judging that creates the stigma that has created an almost ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - The Advent of Heroin - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgEverything about heroin has changed full throttle during the past fifty years or so. The mid 1960’s saw a surge of illegal heroin being smuggled into the US and by 1970 there were close to a million heroin addicts in the US alone. Much of this was blamed on Vietnam, the Corsican gangsters, and ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - How To Stop Sleep Loss - Easy Ways To Overcome Insomnia - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Jennylyn PereiraSleep is something that all of us have to get in order to survive, along with air, food and water. Not getting adequate restful sleep can cause you to have serious mental and physical health conditions. There are many people who have problems with insomnia but it can be found often in ...
Views: 2557(2 votes) - The Addictive Properties of Cocaine Vary Depending on Who you are - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgFor years and years cocaine was one of the most dreaded drugs. It was labeled as highly addictive and then along came crack cocaine and that was placed in a league of its own, one that was extremely lethal. Maybe it is the hype surrounding the surge in prescription opiate addiction but it seems ...
Views: 3049(2 votes) - Do Men Hate Women? The Investment Scam - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L. Richardson, M.Ed. Do Men Hate Women? The Investment Scam Women, how many times have you pondered the thought as to whether or not your man hated you or was in fact jealous of you? I have on countless occasions. There appeared to be signs of jealousy on behalf of my ...
Views: 2680(1 vote) - About The Feminine Transformation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. The Feminine Transformation: Rearing the Little Girl in You All too many times, I have heard family members, lovers and colleagues say to me that: “You are acting immature, childish, rotten, spoiled” to name a few phrases. Well, when you are angry, ...
Views: 3006(1 vote) - Make No Deals with the Devil: He is Deaf - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. Article Do Not Make Deals with the Devil: He is Deaf As we have been told since forever, the “Devil” as you know him has the following characteristics: A liar, cunning, a tempter, deceitful, totally evil, a thief, an adversary, wicked, cowardly, a murderer, ...
Views: 2627 - Language Development for Better Speech - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanHow would you decide whether your child's language development is on track? As communication is the basis of success in life and at work, emphasis should be given early on to assess the level of your child's control over his or her strength in managing language. This is especially true for ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? As I sit and reflect on my experiences with sexual relations, I have found that I have performed such more so for my partner than for myself. For instance, I enjoy the concept of having sex but the actual ...
Views: 2632(1 vote) - It Breaks My Heart: Looking Racism in the Eyes - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Renee L Richardson Article It Breaks My Heart: Looking Racism in the Eyes As an African American woman who has worked diligently to intellectualize, I am disappointed in our society at large. The mere heartache of having to paste my ancestry back together due to African slavery is by far ...
Views: 2715(1 vote) - When Helping Becomes Enabling: Top Ten Enabling Behaviors - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Lisa EspichTake a close look at the life of any person struggling with addiction, and you will likely find at least one family member or friend 'helping' that person. Somebody making it easier for the addict to continue in the progression of their disease. This behavior is called enabling. The problem is ...
Views: 3353 - Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Renee L Richardson Give Me Back to Me: A Fight for Your Own Identity Whenever someone makes the mistake of stepping on your foot, most times, you will hear “I’m sorry”. In such cases, sorry goes a long way. However, there are the situations of which you may seem to feel that the ...
Views: 3238 - The Root of Misinterpretation - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written by Renee L Richardson The Root of the Misinterpretation: What we say versus what we think As I sat down pondering the confusing intimate relationships of which I have endured, I was led to the dictionary. I began by looking up the definition of the word change. I chose to ...
Views: 3238(2 votes) - You need to Give Yourself a Pep Talk - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha•You can improve yourself, boost your confidence, better your attitude, re-energize and inspire yourself to positive actions and results by giving yourself a pep talk anytime, anywhere and any day. •If you must succeed in life you have to be intentional about it, therefore, it is time to be ...
Views: 4838(2 votes) - Too boyish to Cry: Way too girly not to - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article: Written by Renee L. Richardson Too boyish to Cry: Way too girly not to As an African American woman, and educator, I sit inside of my preschool classroom amazed at the observations of which I am afforded. During my astonishing experiences with the young learner, I have found ...
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