Category: Guest Posts
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Supporting Your Children Through Their Therapeutic Journey
Mental health crises among US children & teens are on a steady rise and turning the lives of parents and children alike on their heads. While experts struggle to trace the root cause of spiked suicide rates, many people attribute these bouts of depression to the high-tech and socially-distanced world around us. Despite these external…
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How to Stay Connected to Elderly Loved Ones During the COVID-19 Era
The COVID-19 pandemic is an integral part of the perfect storm facing the mental health system. The stress related to the contagion, uncertain economic conditions, as well as social disruption leave many people feeling overwhelmed and expose the shortcomings of the mental healthcare system. Some groups of people are naturally more susceptible to the stress…
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5 Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome To Look Out For
When moving your bowels becomes an emergency every time you have to use the restroom, that’s a clear indicator that you may have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). A common disorder, IBS, affects the large intestine, causing considerable pain, cramping and diarrhea or constipation, and other symptoms. Managing the symptoms with diet and medication is the…
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How to Keep The Christmas Spirit Alive During A Pandemic
Usually, at this time of year, shopping centers would be full of frantic shoppers, people weighing up which size of turkey they need in the supermarkets, and kids and parents queuing for hours in the middle of a town to visit Santa. But this year is like no other. If regular Christmas festivities go ahead,…
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10 Quick and Great Reasons To Go Vegetarian
Way back when being vegetarian was being the odd one out – but now, as the movement has grown in popularity, it’s easier than ever to go veggie! Everywhere you go nowadays, there’s a vegetarian or even vegan option to accommodate those who don’t eat meat. Vegetarianism has been endorsed by celebrities from Morrissey to…
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Taking Care Of Your Your Teeth Through The Ages
No matter your age, brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups work to safeguard your teeth. The same applies to a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, and exercising to help keep your body – and that includes your mouth – healthy. Mind Your Mouth Healthy teeth are free of cavities and disease, and healthy gums…
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How To Help Your Pets With Post COVID Separation Anxiety
It may be difficult to imagine after so many months of stress and disruptions, but COVID-19 won’t last forever. Someday, hopefully soon, we’ll all be back in our offices. We will be free to see our friends and family. We’ll be able to travel without restriction. We’re all eagerly looking forward to this return to…
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Self-Care Through The Decades – Your Sexy 40s
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Self-Care Through The Decades – Your Fabulous 50s
Your 50s is the perfect time to make your health even more of a priority, and this might mean making a few tweaks to your lifestyle. Self-Care Hacks For Your 50s Forever young! The 50s are the new 30s, they say, so make the most of this opportunity by upping self-care strategies and giving yourself…
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How Does Sleep Affect Your Mental Health?
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