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Senior Women: 8 Ways to Improve Your Emotional Health
“I’m alone, but I’m not lonely. I like who I am. I like who I’m becoming.”—Deena Kastor Today, because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the digital mental health market is exploding. Stress and anxiety have accelerated the demand for virtual behavioral health services. According to the European Connected Health Alliance, more than 380,000 health apps are available through Apple and Android operating systems, and around 20,000 of them address mental health. But what about emotional health? Emotional Health Vs. Mental Health In researching this topic, I did not find apps specifically to help with emotional health. I believe this is because mental health and emotional health are two terms often…
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Pass On Your Knowledge Leave a Positive Legacy
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”—Pericles Grief. Meet Cynthia: “Mom passed away on May 12th. “My family came down for two weeks from South Carolina. They took me on a three-day vacation to Key West, Florida. I enjoyed it, but at the same time, my heart was breaking because my mom was not here with me. “I still cry every day. I try to avoid letting anyone see me cry, but the crying comes out of nowhere, and so does the sadness. “No one understands my feelings unless they have been through a similar experience…
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Review of Reiki: The Pros and Cons
“Reiki is love. Love is wholeness. Wholeness is balance. Balance is well-being. Well-being is freedom from disease.”—Dr. Mikao Usui This blog reviews other articles on the benefits and risks of Reiki Therapy. Source articles include: Better Health Channel https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ Medical News Today https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308772 National Library of Medicine https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ Reiki.org https://www.reiki.org/ Reiki Stories: #1. “One of my patients had kidney cancer. She experienced pain in her hip. The first time I saw her, I could see the stress on her face. Our session lasted an hour, and she slept. Afterward, she was relaxed and expressed feeling relief from her pain. “It has been a joy to see how…
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Daily Habits of Super Healthy People
“Habits are safer than rules; you don’t have to watch them. And you don’t have to keep them, either. They keep you.”—Frank Crane How healthy are you? In 2021 U.S. healthcare spending reached $4.3 trillion, which averages to about $12,900 per person. The top four areas of spending: Hospital care. Physician services. Clinical services. Other personal healthcare costs. (Source: American Medical Association) There is no doubt that the average citizen in the U.S. is becoming more health conscious. Books and videos on diets and exercise consistently occupy top spots on best-selling lists. Health foods, vitamins, gym outfits, and exercise gear have become multimillion-dollar businesses. And nowadays, the image of a…
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How to Improve Your Mental Health Quickly
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”—Albus Dumbledore When mental illness strikes, it is a cause of great sadness to those affected. Yet there is no need for a family to feel shame when this happens. Nevertheless, you want to know how your health can best restore your health. The good news is that there are several tips you can use to improve your mental health quickly, including: Practice deep breathing Engage in physical activity Connect with others Limit exposure to stress Get enough sleep Practice self-compassion This article will discuss each of these six ideas in detail.…
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Easy Ways to Start Eating Healthier
“Healthy eating is a way of life, so it’s important to establish routines that are simple, realistically, and ultimately livable.”—Horace Starting to eat healthier can be a positive and beneficial change for your overall well-being. Does what you eat matter? Absolutely! Why? Your health depends, in part, on what you eat. But eating healthy does not have to be complicated. Healthy eating can be as simple or elaborate as you make it. In this article, I will share six ways to get you started: (1) Balance in food choices, (2) Moderation in the amount, (3) Nutrient density, (4) Minimally processed food, (5) Hydration, (6) Listen to your body. I will…
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Steps to Building Resilience
“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”—Maya Angelou Resilience refers to the ability of individuals to bounce back, recover, and adapt in the face of adversity, challenges, or significant stressors. Resilience is the capacity to withstand and navigate through difficult circumstances, setbacks, or traumatic events while maintaining a sense of well-being and functioning effectively. Resilience is not about being unaffected by difficulties but rather about recovering and thriving despite them; it involves developing psychological and emotional strength, flexibility, and adaptive coping strategies. Resilient individuals can often maintain a positive outlook, effectively manage stress, and find ways to learn and grow…
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Use Light Therapy to Improve Skin Health
“Your skin is your best accessory. Take good care of it.”—Myglamm.com As women age, they may experience several skin health concerns. Wrinkles and Fine Lines are the no.1 concern of many women. But everyone wrinkles eventually. So, you may ask, “What can I do about my aging face?” In this article, you will discover how Light Therapy can improve skin health. First— What Is Light Therapy? Light Therapy, also known as phototherapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to target various skin conditions and promote skin health. There are different types of light therapy, each with its benefits and applications: Red Light Therapy: Red light therapy…
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What Helps with Menopause: Strategies for Managing Symptoms and Promoting Well-Being
“In the end, the real wisdom of menopause may be in questioning how fun or even sane this chore wheel called modern life actually is.”—Sandra Tsing Lo The sun shone gently through the half-closed shutters. Outside, a bird was singing cheerfully. It was a beautiful morning indeed. Yet somehow, this morning seemed different for the woman still lying in bed. She lay staring up at the ceiling with a sad look. For some unexplainable reason, she felt that she wanted to cry. She heard her husband’s footsteps as he came whistling down the hall. But even that seems to grate on her nerves. “Time to get up,” he called cheerfully.…
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8 Ways to Work Through Unhappiness
“The greatest happiness is to know the source of unhappiness.”—Fyodor Dostoevsky Meet Sarah: “I hate my life. I’m not suicidal; I just hate my life. Before, it was just the kids who kept me busy by flying around the house during the day and crashing into one thing or another. Now that my husband is disabled and bedridden, I feel even worse.” Yes, Sarah admits she is unhappy—miserable with her present circumstances. Unfortunately, Sarah can do little about her situation as her husband’s illness and needs require 24/7 care and are outside her control. So, what can Sarah do to feel less sad and miserable? Working through unhappiness can be…
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7 Toxic Habits You Need to Quit Right Now
“Don’t let toxic people sabotage your happiness, ruin your positive attitude, contaminate your mind or destroy your self-confidence. Instead, surround yourself with generous, positive, and nurturing people who will lift you up.”—Farshad Asl Habits are not active choices you make. “A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.”—Oxford Languages Dictionary “A usual way of behaving; something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way.”—Encyclopedia Britannica Dictionary Thus, habits are automatic responses without thinking about them. Some habits are labeled “good” because they benefit us somehow. We view other practices as “bad” or “toxic” because they harm oneself or others and…
