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Post Adoption Depression - The Unacknowledged Hazard By : Harriet White McCarthy There is a crisis of epidemic proportion within the International Adoption Community. It has the potential to compromise the health and well-being of many adoptive families. Known as Post Adoptive Depression or PAD, it affects over 65 percent of adopting mothers according to a recent survey by the Eastern European Adoption Coalition (EEAC), yet goes unacknowledged or unrecognized by agencies, social workers, and most of the medical community. Are New Moms Hardwired for Self-Sacrifice?: Part 2 By : Victoria Loveland-Coen In Part 2, the author gives new moms eight tips on how to do the impossible: find the time to engage in the self-nurturing activities that will balance her life and prove beneficial to herself and her child. Is Adoption Stress the same as Post-Adoption Depression? Who is likely to experience it and how can it be prevented? By : Dr. Mark Lerner of Adoptiondoctors.com Post-Adoption Depression. Who is likely to experience it and how can it be prevented? Earth's Answers - B Vitamins by Dr. Bryce Hunter By : Dr. Bryce Hunter B- vitamins are a group of eight individual vitamins. They are necessary for us to maintain our health, aids in the functions of the nervous system and they breakdown carbohydrates into essential energy compounds, which provide energy and stamina to the body. Many doctors and the research of nutritionist's suggest that these essential complexes of B-vitamins are some of the most abundant on the planet. However, they are consistently eliminated or in many of our processed food. How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant By : Sophie Cosic The number of women in the workforce is larger than at any time in our history. Increasingly women are focusing on their careers and putting off child-bearing until their thirties and forties. For many women whose biological clock is ticking, increasing the odds of becoming pregnant has become a top priority. How to Avoid the Syndrome of Parent Burn-Out By : Harriet White McCarthy Parent Burn-Out is a legitimate and very real concern for those who have children with any kind of challenging issues. Frequently, parents of children with special challenges will complain that they feel trapped, disappointed, over-committed, and increasingly unable to cope. They seem to have lost any satisfaction in the job of parenting their special-needs child. Get On With It! Step 1 to Making Decisions By : Mark V. Hansen It is very simple. Time spent not making the important decision is time wasted. You have to make good decisions. Health Benefits of Marriage and More By : Monch Bravante Married people were healthier for nearly every measure of health. Both men and women live longer, happier, healthier and wealthier lives when they are married. While the increasing statistics on divorce may be true, it is important to know some facts about marriage and how it benefits both spouses. Easing Symptoms of Anxiety Through Exercise By : Kristine Gonzaga Exercise and regular physical activity have been constant fixtures in the treatment of anxiety disorders. This article discusses how exercising regularly can help a person manage symptoms of anxiety as well as improve one's overall well-being – two elements that are crucial for a successful treatment. Depression and Women-what is the connection? By : Megan Hazel It often seems that women get depressed more than men do. Still, the question remains: Is there really a connection between women and depression? There are several takes on the issue. The first thing to consider is that it might not be that more women get depressed - but that more women report depression. The Three-Ring Circus: 5 Tips for Single Moms Who Work By : Chris Robertson If you're a single mom who works, you probably don't have a lot of time to read, so let's get right to the point. Here are five tips to keep you grounded. Can music improve your mood? By : Dr. Jennifer Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC As depression is studied to gain more understanding about why people become depressed, it has been found that certain types of music may also be an effective treatment method for improving a depressed individual’s mood. Fitness and Health Guide for Busy Moms By : Chris Robertson As a busy mom, fitness and health are very important. But how will you fit exercise into your busy schedule? These tips can help... Therapy through forums? By : Dr. Jennifer Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC It may come as a surprise for many that there is now therapy available online that is also free. This particular service being offered is relatively new, but is one that is becoming more popular all the time as more and more people log in to talk, get some advice and receive some of the help that they may need. Do I need Psychotherapy Services or Counseling Services? By : Thomas H. Lindblom Psychotherapy services and counseling services can be of great value in cultivating personal growth, navigating a crisis, dealing with some traumatic experience or improving our coping skills. The kicker is knowing when you need to take the step and book your first appointment. Stress Management Tips from the Experts By : Troy Centazzo Relaxation techniques have been proven by decades of scientific research to improve health. This article provides some proven stress management techniques, as well as offers free tools to create a relaxation program. How to be the Queen of Self Esteem By : Scott Smallwood The number of women suffering from poor self esteem has reached toxic and pandemic levels. This article points out many unique qualities that make a woman truly captivating plus some tips for women on how to take back their titles as the crowning jewels of creation. What Stress and Anxiety Do To You? By : Peter David Stress and anxiety can cause immune deficiency. Simply put, your body cannot stay healthy if you are always under pressure and stress. We were made to deal with stress and anxiety our ancestors faced in the old world (when they have to go into the forest and find foods). When we are facing a high amount of stress, the adrenal gland will inject adrenaline into the bloodstream which switches the nervous system into a "hyperactive" mode. Change The World Around You With Positive Thinking By : LA Ziegler I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative? Meditation – its benefits and ways to meditate By : Mitrovic On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, you find yourself with a few minutes to spare and the time to contemplate your surroundings. Carrying a cool glass of water and wearing your most comfortable sandals, you retreat to your back porch and take a moment to sit and admire the scene. Caring For Your Eyesight By : Christopher Carter Forty-percent of the input to our brain comes from our vision, so it’s no surprise that caring for our vision has a direct impact on our lives and the quality of life we lead. Even if you have 20/20 vision taking step to be kind to your eyes can affect your long-term eye health. Could Laughter Be Therapy? By : suegold Ask yourself is "laughter a good medicine"? It is still unclear as to the extent of laughter healing toward patient benefit, but researchers have not found any harmful side effects. Perhaps taking time for just a little chuckle each day will keep us laughing a little longer. A belly laugh could be as good for your heart as a workout. How to deal with anger through anger management counseling By : Mike Justin Anger is one of the most emotionally charged emotions one can experience. Learning how to deal with it and not going over the line may not be easy to do on your own. This is where an anger management therapy could help. Single Parent Resources: 5 Reminders of Your Infinite Resourcefulness and Why It’s Counter-Productive to Enter into a Comparison Mindset! By : Jennifer Broadley One of my biggest challenges when I started to build a life as a single parent was to not compare myself with 2-parent families. They appeared to do things smoothly, effortlessly and happily. Verbal Abuse By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Verbal abuse cuts like a knife. The scars are depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.... Major Depression and Family By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Depression affects the entire family. So, the entire family needs support.... The Role of Denial in Anger Management By : Alex Gwen Thomson Anger can be like an addiction in that people are very creative in finding all sorts of rationales for their anger and why they don't need anger management. At times it can almost appear as if... Can't Sleep? 15 Proven Tips for Insomnia By : Dr. Marlene Maheu Insomnia: Can't Sleep? Look for 15 tips for better sleep from a leading professional. Co-Dependency or Kindness? By : Dr. Marlene Maheu Do you feel your behavior encourages co-dependency. Tips for setting boundaries and nourishing healthy relationships. Telling your children about your breast cancer diagnosis By : breastcancercorner One of the things you are going to have to do when you get diagnosed with cancer is to tell your children about it. It's going to be a very difficult and distressing time for you all, but it's vital for you and your family to talk about it in order for you to move forward with your treatment. Some experts believe that telling people about your cancer can be a constructive step in the treatment process.

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