Smoking is a habit that has severe effects on the health of an individual. Lung cancer, loss of teeth and respiratory problems, are just but a few risks associated with smoking. With that being said, a number of ways to curb the growing addiction that is smoking have emerged. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), is one…
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Is A Loved One Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) may take a heavy toll on relationships. Oftentimes, it can be difficult to understand a loved one’s behavior who has been diagnosed with the condition. You just can’t understand why they are so volatile or lack affection. Because of these experiences, you may feel overwhelmed, worried, frustrated, angry, or even frightened.…
5 Ways to Retrain Your Brain For Weight Loss
To anyone struggling with weight loss, the phrase ‘eat less, exercise more’ can be quite infuriating. You may be doing everything right following the perfect plan yet not seeing results at least not permanently. Well, you know what’s missing? The power of your brain! This magnificent organ needs to be on the same page as…
Coping With Stress
We all have days, weeks, months, and seasons of our lives that bring us highs and also bring us lows. This ebb and flow can be stressful and extended low periods can bring a lot of stress. While some stress is normal and helpful, large amounts of stress can be a disaster. Thankfully, researchers have…
Smoking Is A Major Cause Of Stress
Living in a modern world, we are faced with multiple commitments and responsibilities, which can sometimes demand too much of us and start to feel overwhelming. For a smoker, it can be instinctive to reach for a cigarette and light up as a way of calming oneself down when stressed, nervous or anxious. Many smokers…
Signs Of ADHD To Look Out For
Several children suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or more commonly known as ADHD. It is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect your child’s performance and interpersonal relationships in school, at home, and in other social situations such as at church. Doctors are usually able to detect ADHD in children from when they are…
Crash Dieting Is Not the Way to Lose Weight
At one point in our lives, most of us either had to or wanted to lose weight. Fad diets, starvation, exercising to the point of exhaustion – there are all sorts of approaches to weight loss. Although very popular, why are some of these methods not the best way to lose weight and get healthy?…