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Experiencing Gratitude
After my recent visit to see my husband, who is in a very special place in California, he has Dementia and various other health issues, including Parkinson’s. He is totally with a mobility disability, unable to walk. I felt a lack of gratitude in my life, and I am afraid that it may be creating
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Grandma’s Natures Best Medicine
Everything Crafted from Earth is Nature’s Best Medicine. The world of health and healing is all around us. We need to start looking at the store shelves for nature’s best medicine. I grew up in Seattle, in the Ballard neighborhood. I graduated from Ballard High School in 1967. The house we grew up in was
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Emotional Exhaustion – What it is and how to Treat it
What is Emotional Exhaustion? Emotional exhaustion can sneak up on you in difficult times, and you can become emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed if you’re experiencing long-term stress. Emotional exhaustion is one of the signs of burnout, often caused by accumulated stress in your personal or work life. It’s a state of feeling emotionally drained. You
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How Emotions Could Be Affecting Your Health
How Emotions Could Be Affecting Your Health Chronic stress can shorten your lifespan, and you’ll become more prone to a range of illnesses when negative emotions weaken your immune system. There are adverse effects of subduing your negative feelings. These effects are quite harmful, even though they can be silent. You need to learn to
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Emotions – How to Release Negative Emotions Before They Affect Your Health
The body and mind are closely connected, and negative emotions can significantly impact your physical health. Depending on the emotion, the body releases various chemicals and hormones as it reacts. When we’re stressed, Cortisol and Norepinephrine are released, but when we’re happy, Oxytocin, Dopamine, and Serotonin are released. Consequently, one can suffer immediate physical symptoms
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How Do I Know If I Have Repressed Emotions?
How Do I Know If I Have Repressed Emotions Since there are no definitive tests you can take to know if you’re dealing with emotional repression, you may find it quite challenging to see if you have repressed emotions. However, you’re likely to notice a few key signs if you’re struggling with repressed emotions. These
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Dealing with Repressed Emotions
Dealing with Repressed Emotions We are all humans with feelings, and we all started experiencing emotions when we were young. As we grow into adulthood, we start taking on responsibilities. We’re faced with several hurdles and challenges, and as life keeps happening with or without our consent, we will experience a dramatic change in our
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Dementia
Recognizing the Symptoms of Dementia: A Comprehensive Guide Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that impact memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. While dementia is often associated with aging, it is not a normal part of the aging process. Recognizing the symptoms of dementia early can
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What Causes Dementia
What Causes Dementia? Understanding the Underlying Factors Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of neurological conditions characterized by a decline in cognitive function, affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities. This decline interferes with daily life and is not a natural part of aging. Understanding the causes of dementia is essential for early
