DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Know Yourself as Eternal, Non-changing and Absolute By: George Lockett As we walk through life we see the constant change around us as everything follows its natural life cycle. Our body is no exception; it is constantly changing growing and evolving. Yet the person within the body, that silent witness to all we experience, […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-01-04 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have as pets. […]
2023-01-03 From Her View in Knoxville, the Health System Is ‘Not Designed for Poor People’ Noam N. Levey Monica Reed, 60, Knoxville, Tenn. Approximate Medical Debt: $10,000 Medical Issue: Cancer What Happened: Monica Reed considers herself luckier than most. Born in Knoxville and raised by a single mother, Reed became the first in […]
The Cruelty of Children: Alden Nowlen’s Poem Child of Tabu Children can be so cruel. How often have we heard this sentiment expressed and there is the rare person who does not harbour some dark memory of personal experience with this kind of cruelty? Alden Nowlan’s poem “Child of Tabu” expresses this sentiment, […]
5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life (StatePoint) Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: 1. Making clean […]
Building A Better Body, One Brick At A Time By: Tom Venuto The quest to develop a stunningly fit, lean and attractive body is a long, slow journey. It’s not something you achieve overnight by popping a few pills or strapping an electric gizmo to your belly. Which reminds me, did you know that […]
Music Therapy Music therapy, an allied health profession, “is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have claimed that therapies, such as music therapy, are […]
Fight or Flight in Relationship Conflict By: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. The fight or flight response is a natural response to danger. Our bodies are created to fight or flee when danger is upon us, such as being attacked by a mountain lion. When faced with this kind of danger, the stress hormones pour into […]
Planning for the Future After a Dementia Diagnosis If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, it may be difficult to think beyond the day to day. However, taking steps now can help prepare for a smoother tomorrow. Over time, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-01-01 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. A Heart-Healthy Family Meal A Heart-Healthy Family Meal (Family Features) […]