Was I “Born This Way”? Lessons from Glee & Lady Gaga
I’m not a big fan of Lady Gaga’s music, but I must admit that, sometimes, she’s a good role model for teens looking for acceptance. She’s also been a huge supporter of the gay community and worked...
View ArticleIs it just Winter Blues, or is it Depression?
The following guest post is written by Catherine Santos who is writer for CRNA Schools, a resource for students interested in becoming a nurse anesthetist. The body and the mind can be quite tricky and...
View Article“Stand Up” for Mental Health
It’s amazing the things you can discover while wasting time on YouTube. I have discovered a hilarious group of fabulously funny crazy people in British Columbia who do stand up comedy to tell jokes...
View ArticleGetting anxious over Anxiety Depression?
- Guest post by Raymond Ward of Health Remedies HQ A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multitasking...
View ArticleTwitter Help for Mental Illness & Postpartum Depression
If you’re using Twitter and could use some support for your mental illness, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression or any other mental health issue, you may want to consider...
View ArticleMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illnesses affect 1 in 10 Americans. Only 25% of them seek help due to: lack of insurance or funds to pay; the stigma attached to a mental...
View ArticleIs Sugar Toxic, and Does Sugar Cause Depression?
60 Minutes recently aired an episode called, “Is Sugar Toxic?” I was immediately intrigued. I saw some previews of it from Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN during my workout a couple of weekends back and...
View ArticleIf You’re Smoking, You’re Self-Medicating
Why do you smoke? The answer to this question is different for everyone. More importantly, the question should be broken down into several different questions. Why did you start smoking? Why do you...
View ArticleExercise for Physical and Emotional Health
We already know regular exercise is going to help you lose weight, and has been proven over and over to prevent and improve health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis. But...
View ArticleHow Seasonal Affective Disorder can lead to Sleep Problems
The cool breeze of the winter season brings forth different kinds of emotions. During these months, when temperatures sometimes hit the single digits, we often feel less enthusiastic about getting up,...
View ArticleGetting Healthier in 2011 – October Health Goal Wrap-up
Getting Healthier is my goal, and the goal of this site. I don’t want to be the Always Sick Chick, but the Rarely Sick Chick. That, however, takes some work and discipline, and it’s not always easy....
View ArticleGetting Healthier in 2011 – November Health Goals
Since writing my October health goal wrap-up yesterday, I’ve been racking my brain trying to decide what my health goals for November should be. I don’t want to cut myself too much slack, but I also...
View ArticleTreating Depression without Medication – 8 Tips on How to Beat Depression...
4. Spend time with people who care about you and can help you. It’s often hard to be around people when we feel depressed, but it’s often just what we need. If you want to beat depression without...
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