Posts Tagged With ‘ mental health ’

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Medicare fraud costs taxpayers $60 billion a year. Fraudsters get away with it because most of the time, no one is stopping them. Here’s a real case, in which I personally spotted the suspicious billing that immediately looked to me like fraud.  A family member we’ll call Tony had a stroke in 2013 and was significantly disabled by it, mainly losing the ability to read and to speak clearly. He can say things and you can generally get the idea but he can’t say specific nouns or names. He certainly can’t discuss feelings. I am in charge of his medical... Continue Reading

  How often do you take yourself out?  I don’t mean on a date or out to eat. I mean outside.  Taking yourself outside is a key part of promoting balance and harmony in the body and mind. It also moves you in the direction of sattva and strengthens prana, or life force. Prana is naturally flowing energy. It’s what heals us. When you walk through nature and feel the breeze on your face, breathe from the inside and open up the cells to receive prana. Spending time in nature helps us remember our essential nature. Ayurveda recognizes that we are intimately connected to... Continue Reading

How to live up to expectations:  Tips and strategies for success. Living up to expectations can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to meeting the expectations of others. Whether it’s your boss, your partner, your parents, or your friends, it’s natural to want to meet their expectations and make them happy.  My advice … Read More about How to Live Up to Expectations The post How to Live Up to Expectations appeared first on Made You Smile Back. Originally Published on https://madeyousmileback.com/ Continue Reading

A Natural Path to Wellness The Miraculous Medicine of Merriment When did laughter last light up your life? In the hustle and bustle of our everyday existence, the simple, beautiful act of laughter often fades into the background. However, it’s much more than just an expression of amusement. Laughter has a plethora of health benefits, especially crucial for seniors. Today, we’re sharing the secrets behind laughter’s powerful health benefits and offering tips to include more joyous moments in your everyday life. The Physical Power of Laughter Laughter has the extraordinary ability to bolster... Continue Reading

I consider myself to be a pretty motivated and productive guy.  Although I’m in control of much of my schedule, a typical day consists of work, physical activity such as walking and exercising, and spending quality time with my wife and often with family, neighbors, and other friends.  I know that I’m not too unique in that regard, but I don’t think that I would be as efficient or effective if I didn’t have routines for easing into the day and easing into the night. I think that a morning and evening routine is pretty important to enable your body and mind to wake up in the... Continue Reading

Dr. Lynn, a chiropractor and author believes that this journey starts with trusting ourselves, undoing what we’ve been taught, and living from a place of grace. Photo by stefzn on Unsplash In this article, Dr. Lynn Carey, a chiropractor, author, and entrepreneur, shares her insights on shattering illusions and creating the desired life. Dr. Lynn talks about stress and its impact on our lives and how grace can help us overcome it. Dr. Lynn believes that many of us are taught to look for answers outside ourselves. We are conditioned to seek validation and solutions from external sources, instead... Continue Reading

Our government is currently focusing on the mental health of elders, particularly the loneliness they experience. For those with aging loved ones, pandemic related social isolation exacerbated what was already an underlying problem. Many elders do not have consistent, meaningful connections with enough others to prevent the sadness and hopelessness so many experience every day. The Face Of Social Isolation In reflecting on this, I am reminded of many lonely, isolated elders I visited long ago in my career as a public health nurse. My job involved going to the homes of those in my caseload, addressing... Continue Reading

Some very compassionate people have a difficult time expressing self-compassion.  According to Dr. Kristin Neff, self-compassion expert at the University of Texas, the practice of self-compassion involves giving ourselves the same kindness and care that we’d give to a friend. Why do some people find that concept so difficult?  In some cases, the problem is rooted in a history of criticism by significant others or by expectations that family members or employers have placed that are impossible to meet.  In other cases, people have treated failures as reasons for self-criticism rather... Continue Reading

Learn how you can move toward your highest and best health today: Inexplicably, I’m having difficulty putting my thoughts about courage on paper. I usually get into a nice writing flow when it comes to topics I’m passionate about. Courage is one of them. Healing is another. Though not so easy this time. Is it because I’m uncertain about writing from an intellectual perspective? Because I’m thinking […] The post Courage in Healing appeared first on Glen Alex.  Continue Reading

A person’s comfort zone is a psychological state of mind in which a person is operating in familiar territory and feels in control and relatively free of anxiety and stress.  It is a psychological space marked by performing routine behaviors that carry little risk.  As the name implies, it is comfortable to be in your comfort zone.  Conversely, it is stressful to function out of your comfort zone.  If you’ve taken a physical or psychological or financial risk, you’ve likely left your comfort zone to do so – whether it was rock climbing or proposing marriage or quitting a... Continue Reading