Complex trauma histories in a child’s life may impact them with problems thinking clearly, reasoning, or problem-solving, unable to plan ahead, anticipate the future, and act accordingly. When a child grows up under conditions of a constant threat, all of their internal resources go toward survival. Traumatic experiences affect our neuro pathways and how we […]
Read MoreNot only do flowers in the environment keep the ecosystem alive and the bees happy, but they are exceptionally beneficial to us humans inside our homes too. It goes without saying that there was a lot of heartache and situational depression during my divorce. So, I started buying myself flowers each week and putting them […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to depression, there are many different forms of this mental struggle, and as the old saying goes, “No matter where you go, your problems follow” exemplifies what Relocation Depression might look like for you. When making the decision to move, a lot more people than you think expect a different outcome when […]
Read MoreIf you are anything like I was in my early twenties, you might have what is called a “lead foot.” Let’s be honest; sometimes, I still have a lead foot, and it has been decades since I was in my twenties. What is different today than back then? Well, by the time I was a […]
Read MoreSo many people these days seem to be obsessed with Ozempic. I watched my mom suffer from uncontrolled diabetes, and she could have benefitted from this medication as it is and was initially intended for people with diabetes. Ozempic is designed to, along with diet and exercise, improve blood sugar levels in adults with type […]
Read MoreFor several years, I have worked through a multitude of physical therapy sessions. I have done so because I am a person who has suffered many injuries. Injuries that are a direct result of playing sports and being physically active for well into my forties – without addressing my injuries right away in an effort […]
Read MoreDuring an extremely tumultuous divorce, my ex-mother-in-law was rapidly declining from her dementia, and her son (my ex) didn’t want to “deal” with her. The one thing he did right by her was hire a home health professional for elder care in our Michigan area. They cared for her physical and mental well-being and kept […]
Read MoreAs many of us have learned firsthand in recent years, the number one way to take control of your health is to be one’s own advocate. We must do the necessary research and ask all the questions that are in our wheelhouse to control and handle when it comes to managing our health. Second, only […]
Read MoreIf you knew my family, you would know that they are incredibly loving, giving, and passionate people. With an emphasis on the passionate part, we love fiercely, we always protect, and we are there for each other, even if we are not talking. Unfortunately, we are severed at the moment, and hardly anyone speaks to […]
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