A bit of stress is a normal part of our daily lives, which can even be good for us. Overcoming stressful events can make us more resilient. But when the stress is severe or chronic – for example, caused by the breakdown of a marriage or partnership, death in the family, or bullying – it needs to be dealt with immediately. Find out what chronic stress does to your brain and how you can reverse it.
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Immune Health: Your Firm Foundation
Hilbert and Sandy built a beautiful home in Apopka, Florida. The foundation was not built on solid ground. The poor soil and shifting sand resulted in drops in the foundation throughout the house. In the same way as your house, your body needs a firm foundation. Your immune system is your foundation for good health. Its protective network wards off harmful bacteria and viruses and dismantles harmful toxins. It also acts as a surveillance system against abnormal cells. Find out how you can keep your immune system in top shape to guarantee best health.
Do You Need to Forgive Your Parents?
I don’t know if you still have any emotional issues, any resentment, any hurt feelings toward your father, your mother, or both. Many people can hold a grudge against their father and mother, against one of them or both, for many years. Letting them go will bring great relief to your emotional pain, whether they are still alive or have already passed away. Letting go of hurt, resentment, and hatred brings mental relief and inner peace, which also benefits your physical health. In this article, we will get a better understanding about the importance of making peace with your past and the errors of your parents.
Six Big Disconnects Between Nutrition and Health
Have you ever considered how many things we do in the interest of prevention? We wear seatbelts to prevent injury, we install security alarms to prevent burglaries, and we have our cars tuned up to prevent breakdowns. We wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn, and we purchase products to prevent tooth decay. We back up our computers to prevent losing data, we apply oils to our pets to prevent fleas, and we wear deodorant to prevent losing friends. However, most Americans unfortunately fall short to prevent disease using sensible daily food choices. Find out in this article what are the six big disconnects that prevent the masses from protecting their health with good nutrition.
The Entertainment Trap
The Stats Tell the Story. Is it time to dial down how much time we spend with our smartphones? Constant media usage has plunged our attention span from 12 seconds in 2000 to just 8 seconds today. The attention span of a goldfish is 9 seconds. Many children and youth are “awash” in media, spending more time with multiple units than any other activity besides sleeping. Find our what are the impacts of excessive media use, and how we can find meaningful alternatives.
Alcohol—The Legal Drug #1
Alcohol is almost omnipresent in our environment. Parents, relatives, and friends are role models for more or less successful ways of managing alcohol consumption. Added to this are advertising and movies. The association of alcohol with fun, success, attractiveness, strength, and being cool are images that stick in people’s minds, especially those of young people. The fact that many young people turn to alcohol as a drug has a lot to do with the fact that it is our number one legal drug. It also acts as a kind of ticket to the adult world. Let’s talk a little about the handling of alcohol.