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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.
Therapy through forums?
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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.
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.
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.
Post Adoption Depression - The Unacknowledged Hazard
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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.
Is Adoption Stress the same as Post-Adoption Depression? Who is likely to experience it and how can it be prevented?
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Dr. Mark Lerner of Adoptiondoctors.com
Post-Adoption Depression. Who is likely to experience it and how can it be prevented?
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 be the Queen of Self Esteem
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Easing Symptoms of Anxiety Through Exercise
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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.
Earth's Answers - B Vitamins by Dr. Bryce Hunter
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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.
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.
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.
Can music improve your mood?
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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.
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.
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