Conquering Stress
Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you sense danger, whether it is real or imagined, the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight-or-freeze” reaction, or the stress response. The stress response is […]
Six Natural Ways to Combat Depression and Anxiety
Depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental discomfort can be alleviated by every-day self care. Many clinical studies show that the following activities are good for the brain. Use these by themselves or in conjunction with counseling. If you have severe depression or anxiety, the suggestions below may seem impossible. You may rely on junk […]
Exercise, the recipe for better health?
Exercise has multiple benefits: assists in controlling weight, fights against health conditions and diseases, increases mood, a natural energy booster, advocate for better sleep, “brings sexy back” into the bedroom, and fun! Why don’t people do more of it? It’s time-consuming, sweaty, hard-working, fear of masculinity… you name it, I’ve given the excuse. Back in […]
Talk to Your Kids About Sex
A lot of parents are scared to have “The Talk” with their kids. Similarly, a lot of kids dread getting “The Talk” from their parents. Regardless of our inhibitions, however, it is absolutely necessary that we as parents take responsibility for our children’s knowledge of sex. First let’s dispel a few myths: 1. If I […]
What is Happiness?
Most of us probably do not believe we need a formal definition of happiness; we know it when we feel it, and we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including joy, pride, contentment, and gratitude. Happiness is a perspective dependent emotion. This means that what could make someone happy may […]
The Color Code Personality Types
The Color Code by Taylor Hartman categorizes personalities into four types. Figuring out your own personality and those of others can help you understand yourself and your loved ones better. The four color personalities are red, blue, yellow, and white. No type is better or worse than another, and each type has both good and […]
Is It Really Love!!!
Spring is in the air….the season of love (saison de l’amour…ooh la la)! In the beginning of most relationships we are blind to the others faults or simply consider them simple quirks that we love about him or her. You want to be around him/her as much as possible. You go out in public and […]
Addiction Can be Anything
The word “addiction” is often used to refer to any behavior that is out of control in some way. Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something, to the point where it could be harmful to you. Addiction is most commonly associated with gambling, drug, alcohol and nicotine, but it’s possible […]