COSMETIC SURGERY: IS IT FOR YOU? If you thought cosmetic surgery was reserved for Hollywood stars, you’re out of sync with the times. Nowadays it’s become a surprisingly affordable lifestyle choice for people from all walks of life. Here’s a look at some of the more common cosmetic procedures to help you decide if cosmetic surgery is for you. Essentially,it …
Coping With Anger About Aging
COPING WITH ANGER ABOUT AGING They say there are stages of grief and anger. Some of those stages include denial, depression and acceptance. But one that many of us experience is anger. While we most often associate grief with the emotions when a loved one passes away, we can go through grief about a lot of things. People go through …
Stress, Its Effects On Your Skin And Health
STRESS, ITS EFFECTS ON YOUR SKIN AND HEALTH Stress comes in many forms, workplace stress, family stress, grief over loss of a loved one, etc… Some can be avoided, but as we know, many cannot. Some people handle stress better than others, and some even thrive on it. Regardless, stress takes its toll. Stress has been proven to rid your …
Coping With Sleep Bruxism
COPING WITH SLEEP BRUXISM About eight to 10 percent of the adult population have a secret malady called sleep bruxism, a sleep disorder characterized by the grinding or clenching of teeth. Some people do it unconsciously even when they are awake. Stress usually has something to do with it, but the origins of the disorder are quite varied. The effects …
Consumer Directed Healthcare – A New trend
CONSUMER DIRECTED HEALTHCARE – A NEW TREND Gone are the days when the maxim that ruled the healthcare industry was “Build it and they will come”, under the impression that that if people knew where services were located they would find their way to the clinics. In post liberalization India the healthcare industry is waking up to the fact that …
Considering A Career In Natural Health?
CONSIDERING A CAREER IN NATURAL HEALTH? If you are exploring a career in natural health there are many choices and many directions. Often the most passionate students don’t know where to start. School of Natural Medicine says – “Start with Self Healing – Start with the Highest Teachings – Start with Experience the profound height and depth of living Natural …
Conquering the Stigma of a Mental Health Disorder
CONQUERING THE STIGMA OF A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER Having a family member that is suffering a mental health disorder can be taxing at times. Depending on the severity of the disorder, many families have been broken up because of this. Some of them can be blamed on the lack of love or patience a family member can bestow. Some just …
Concrete Evidence That Alcohol Does Have Effects
CONCRETE EVIDENCE THAT ALCOHOL DOES HAVE EFFECTS For centuries, alcohol beverages have been linked to a temporary decrease in male sexual inhibitions. Nobody’s really been sure of why this was the case, other than the alcohol having an effect on the parts and biochemicals in the brain that regulate things like sexual health. Side effects like increased arousal and decreased …
Communication Is Vital For A Healthy Relationship
COMMUNICATION IS VITAL FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP When people are told that they need to communicate more they often think that that is an open invitation to talk but there is a complete difference between talking and communication. Communication is an art, and art of combining the ability to express your opinions and feelings in such a way as to …
Combating Anxiety: Will a Pill Do the Trick?
COMBATING ANXIETY: WILL A PILL DO THE TRICK? At certain points in your life, you might have been plagued with anxiety. It might have been in the wake of beginning a marriage, starting a new career, or caring for a sick child. The worry might have affected you not only emotionally but physically as well. You might have experienced feelings …