Health
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Consistent Proper Action Leads to a Healthy Life
We live in the information age, yet we can’t seem to satisfy our need for more. We have one of the most abundant societies in the world, yet we always seem to long for other stuff. What is it about the new and the different that catches our attention? Why do we seem like insatiable beings traveling through a world of incompleteness? This issue is so prevalent, it’s showing up on a regular basis, even in health care. Yesterday, the CDC released a new National Diabetes Report that shows over 100 million Americans have Diabetes or Pre-diabetes (Insulin Resistance). This is mind-blowing! A little education, awareness, and consistent, proper action…
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To the Kid with Depression in High School… ( #13ReasonsYouBelong )
Dear Kid With Depression in High School, I know what you’re going through. Maybe I don’t know exactly, but I’ve been there in your Converse, Doc Martens, ballet flats, or whatever shoes you’re wearing right now. I have wanted to die so badly that I wished a bus would hit me. I wanted the pain to end, and I couldn’t make it stop. I was 15 years old when I first had a suicidal thought and it scared the shit out of me. I thought there was something terribly wrong with me, and I didn’t realize that I had a mental illness. When I was 18 I was finally diagnosed…
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Exhaust, Trauma, Compassion, Love, and Life
I can’t speak for the cultures of other countries, but here in the U.S., we are raised on a steady diet of violence and war, conflict, power and aggression. It is as much a part of our national identity as baseball and apple pie. So is it any wonder at all that we tend to treat our own mental illnesses the same way? For the longest time, I resorted to the age old perspective of “battling” my mind. I went to war with the demons that had invaded my psyche. I took the view that I needed to slay them each, to best them in mortal combat lest they smother…
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Top 5 Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a consistent difficulty getting to and maintaining a sufficient erection. The causes of erectile dysfunction are numerous. It could be constant stress, depression, side effects from medications, or illnesses that affect blood flow, nerves or hormones. Here are five things you can do to help relieve you of erectile dysfunction. Medications There are medications that you can take to help treat erectile dysfunction, though the FDA advises caution for drugs that are taken over the counter. Penile implants This is usually reserved as a last resort option, for men who’ve had no success in other treatments. It is a good option for people who have…
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The Sexist Stigma Against Depressed Men—and How to Fight It
As a woman, I feel comfortable telling people that I live with bipolar disorder and I often experience clinical depression. However, I’ve heard from my male friends that they don’t have the same experience about opening up about being a man and having Depression. In my mind, this is a societal misperception and indicative of sexism. I believe that everyone with mental health issues has the right to feel their feelings in a candid way and speak about them openly. I was inspired to find out more about how men experience Depression. I started with the staff of The Good Men Project for commentary on the subject. Michael Kasdan, attorney…
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Attention, Men: Women Are More Attracted to You If You Eat These Foods
Men everywhere, take note: Nature is the best cologne. A recent study found that women preferred the body odor of men who ate plenty of fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, men who preferred a diet full of refined carbohydrates such as bread and pasta smelled less appealing. And no, this isn’t some scam dreamed up by your mother to convince you to eat more fruits and veggies. According to scientists, our sweat could be an evolutionary signal of our health and might determine whom we attract when it comes to sexual partners. “We’ve known for a while that odor is an important component of attractiveness, especially for women,” lead author Ian Stephen, from Macquarie University in…
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5 Things You Need to Understand About Sleep (That Are Important for You and Your New Baby)
While there are still a lot of unknowns about sleep, your body does need it It may surprise you that scientists know very little about sleep. For example, there is still no agreement as to why exactly humans need sleep. Science also has very little explanation about dreams and what happens in your brain while you sleep. It doesn’t know why people have dreams, why we have them when we have them and what they mean. The connection between the subconscious and conscious is also a part of science that has more unknowns than knowns. However, what is important and what the science does know is that people do need…
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5 Stages of Sleep and Understanding Your Baby’s Sleep Patterns
Synchronization of the schedule of adults with their newborn baby’s sleep cycles is one of the biggest issues for new parents. When you know more about sleep and what happens during sleep, you will have an easier time both putting your baby to sleep and understanding what is happening with your baby. From this article, you will learn about five stages of sleep and what happens during each stage. The border between being awake and being asleep This is the stage when both adults and babies are falling asleep. You are not sleeping yet, but you aren’t fully awake and conscious either. This stage of sleep is shorter than…
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Top 5 Ways to Take Care of Cardiovascular Health Of Your Entire Family
Your heart is undoubtedly one of the most important muscles you have in your body. It is the center of your whole circulatory system. With that being said, most of us don’t take proper care of this internal engine that we have. There are 5 very easy and fun ways that can help you have a healthier heart and include your spouse in these activities, too. Get a pet Not just any pet but a pet with whom you can snuggle. Science has proven that getting a pet has many health benefits to it including heart benefits. Petting your dog or cat can lower your blood pressure. Another bonus…
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Top 5 Tips for You and Your Family to Stay Hydrated
Let’s face it, drinking water isn’t always the first choice in options to drink especially when there are so many other delicious options to choose from. But with our bodies made up of 60% water, water is an essential part of any individual’s daily diet. Little tricks throughout the day can help you obtain your 8 glasses a day water intake. Just say “No” to the sports drinks The biggest misconception about Sports Drinks is that they can be a replacement for water. Sports Drinks are only best for short term effects and not long term effects. Sports Drinks are high in sugars and if you are trying to…
