Mood swings: Printable mood chart

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Mood charting could be very helpful for finding what is triggering your mood swings. This mood chart has helped me understand the importance of daily exercise for me, and I hope it will help you get better control of your moods … Read more



Obstacles and Desires

dog-on-with-a-leashSome time ago I saw a cartoon of a dog straining at its leash, barking ferociously at a cat, as if to say, “Just lemme at ‘em.” The cat wasn’t too shabby – actually looked mean – and was at least as big as the dog. All of a sudden in the middle of a ferocious bark, the leash snapped so the dog was free to go after the cat. He looked astonished. Scared to death. He quickly grabbed the leash, ran back and tied a triple knot. Then, he could again safely strain at the leash and bark his fiery, “Just lemme at … Read more



Natural PMS reliever recipe

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Rose essential oil is wonderful for helping to relieve those PMS blues. It’s cooling, relaxing and is commonly used as an antidepressant. All you need … Read more



Key to happiness and goodness

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Is there a key that unlocks the door to personal happiness and goodness? Yes. And Dennis Prager, nationally syndicated talk show host and best selling author, knows what it … Read more



How stressed are you? How life's changes affect your health?

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In a study in 1967, Dr. Thomas H. Holmes and Dr. Richard H. Rahe created a stress scale. They examined the stress created by experiences ranging from the death of a spouse to getting a traffic ticket. By adding “life change units” that apply to events in the past year of your life, you can predict the likelihood of stress related … Read more



Child and teen depression – Symptoms

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In the modern society, child depression has become a reality and cannot be shrugged off easily. The problem exists and should be tackled with a bold face rather than turning the proverbial blind eye. Competition today is felt by children and adults alike. While an adult may worry about performance and pay packets and appraisals, children face the pressure of parental expectations in terms of good grades and performance in … Read more



Panic attack treatments: Create your own holistic home spa

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Let’s face it: life can be overwhelming at times – to say the very least. The ways in which we deal with stressors are as individual and unique as our different personalities. What works for one person may not be the remedy for another, but there are some strikingly similar physical and mental symptoms we may experience, leading us to seek solid panic attack treatments so that we may live fuller, healthier … Read more



Laughter Yoga

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The genesis of Laughter Yoga goes back to 1995 when Dr. Madan Kataria discovered the physical and psychological benefits enjoyed by his patients who practiced laughter regularly. His subsequent research has spawned thousands of laughter clubs around the world. Laughter Yoga makes you laugh without using jokes or … Read more



Ayurveda - Natural treatments for depression

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Clinical depression is radically different from a passing feeling of sadness. It is a phase of low mood that lasts for more than three to four weeks at a stretch. Typical symptoms of depression are social withdrawal, insomnia, change in appetite, weight gain or loss, extreme pessimism and a feeling of … Read more



Herbs for anxiety: How you can find an alternative to anti-anxiety prescription medication

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Anxiety Disorder can be a debilitating and all-consuming condition for many of those who suffer from it. Whether you are affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder or one of the many other forms of the disorder, you may have investigated the option of using prescription medication as part of your … Read more