Most of us tend to dismiss stress with, “Oh it’s nothing, I’m just stressed.” Um no, you are a raging forest fire, and if you don’t do something your house is going to burn down! Stress is serious and accounts for at least 80% of all doctor’s visits. Mineral...
“Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” ~ Dead Poets Society Sometimes, I think if I had to choose an alternative career path, I could very...
“’I never knew I could feel like this! I feel like I’m going to start crying because this feels so good.’ These are the words that a young lady said to me as she hugged my dog for the first time. We were visiting a group of ‘at risk’ youth when Chip made a special...
As a volunteer, valuable time and energy are graciously donated to help others. We often seek volunteer opportunities to create an impact on our community and assist those less fortunate than ourselves. What if your efforts benefit you more than anyone else? Mental...
Your health is your greatest wealth. But as you navigate a fast-paced life, taking care of your greatest asset becomes your least important priority. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle if crucial not only for your physical health but also for your mental health. So,...
The Muslim faith follows the rules for the Holy month of Ramadan, an observance based on the lunar cycle. Because the beginning relates not to a date but to the phase of the moon, it occurs ten days earlier each year. Ramadan started in 2023 on Wednesday, March 22,...
Most of us think that Crayola invented crayons; however, it turns out this isn’t true. Can you guess where crayons were invented? Who invented them? They were invented in Europe during the late 18th century. When Europeans discovered crayons for the first time,...
What better way to start the new season than celebrating National Nutrition Month? This annual campaign is created and sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the United States, with the aim to promote healthier eating and physical activity....
Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired women to break gender barriers, and after facing discrimination as she pursued her academic goals, she forged ahead to serve on the Supreme Court. She was the second woman and the first Jewish woman appointed to the Court. Her initials...
“Your problems are so serious that even therapy can't help you!” a psychiatrist said to me in 2009. He emphasized to me that trying to get therapy would be pointless. According to him, I didn't seem to have a chance of recovery. I started to have problems with my...
On this International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate Her Nexx Chapter and share a bit about our history behind the scenes and what makes this organization flow and grow. Take a walk down memory lane with me… Let me introduce our Founder and Chief Vision Officer,...
A woman and her family have sought methods of avoiding pregnancy for longer than we can estimate. The debate over who can do what is not new in the world, but today we do have the quest right in our faces with legislation changes and fears of what will happen next....
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