Most people wrongly assume that a poor diet affects their physical health, but not their mental health. The popular phrase “you are what you eat” did not come out of thin air! If you supply your body with poor fuel, you will feel poor! The types of food you eat can dramatically...
Head’s up, folks, if one or more of the Four Horsemen is present in your marriage, you need to read this article! One world-renowned marriage expert claims that when he notices the presence of the Four Horseman — Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness...
While most parents of infants and toddlers think that they do not have to worry about their child’s sexual development for a long time, that is not the case. Sexual development begins in the very first years of a child’s life. Young children develop a physical and emotional...
ADHD is a much stigmatized diagnosis. Most people only consider the negative and confusing aspects of ADHD, which leads to people with the disorder to also focus on these aspects, making them feel as if there is something wrong with them. Instead of focusing on the negative, highlighting the...
Unfortunately, the number of suicides is on the rise throughout America. While some people think that suicide prevention is something that should be left to the professionals, there are certain things that you can do to help your loved ones. Since a loved one has more of a relationship with you...
Raising a child is one of the most rewarding parts of life. It can also be one of the most difficult parts of life since there is no existing rule book on how to properly raise a child. If your child is very strong willed, you may run into a more difficult time when it comes to setting limits...
There is no safe recreational drug. Although many people think that cannabis, or commonly referred to as marijuana, is safe to use, it is not. Cannabis sativa contains the mind-altering chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which can lead to many harmful side effects. Since 2007...
Having all of your children move out of your house can bring some mixed emotions. Although you may be excited about the new adventures your children are embarking on, you may also experience empty nest syndrome. Empty nest syndrome is not a clinical diagnosis, but is feelings of sadness...
Everybody has to deal with some amount of stress at certain points in their lives. Unfortunately, stress has many detrimental effects on your body and mental health. Knowing the signs and symptoms of stress can help you to control stress in your life to allow you to live a healthier...
