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The Healing of the Modern Man: Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

More men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom, stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders.

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Healing Trauma: Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Trauma is widespread and deeply embedded, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. Here are effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken.

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Trauma Treatment Options

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs.

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Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic.

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Self-Care for Stressed-Out Moms

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine.

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Mothering the World

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs.

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Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar.

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Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders.

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Kids’ Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

Signs of anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pica and other childhood eating disorders common in children 12 and under.

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Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm and causing health issues to arise. Here are helpful strategies to find balance and healing.

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Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Nadine Kenney Johnstone

When we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers.

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The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease.

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The Healing Power of a Hug

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits.

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