“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” – Barbara Kingsolver. A time will come for every parent when they have to decide what they’ll do with their lives all over again. When all your kids are grown up and have struck out on their own, you’ll end up with a scarily empty...
In life, sometimes the hardest and heartbreaking stories are the ones we need to tell. They’re the ones that are raw, make us vulnerable, and lead us down the paths we fear most. But they are the stories and experiences that can be followed by immense growth. This is one of those stories… Kyrstyn Johnson...
Things are not always as perfect as they seem…So says this number puzzle. At first glance, you’d immediately think of it as a 1, 2, three count-up, but it’s not. The human brain is a fantastic work of art. It can adapt itself to sights and thoughts that are common to our everyday lives. A...
This article was originally published on December 21, 2018, and has since been updated. It’s no secret… Global warming is happening rapidly all over the world. In addition to normally warm regions experiencing hotter temperatures, even the United States can testify to changes and inconsistencies in the weather as the seasons change. The country’s wealth,...
How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be me, and when I...
If you are someone who struggles with sleep, has struggle with sleep, and continues to struggle with sleep… nothing – I repeat, nothing – fills you with envy more than listening to someone talk about the unbelievably soothing slumber they had the night before. The reason sleep loss is about so much more than bags...
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) manifests in a multitude of ways, often leading to confusion and distress for those involved. When asked, psychologist Kathleen Saxton discussed the importance of understanding the signs and to steer clear of any tendencies narcissists display. “The criteria for being diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder is a wide spectrum… around 0.5%–1%...
Those first signs of wrinkle lines are a rude awakening that our youthful skin is bidding us farewell. Aging is an inevitable process of life, and while we can’t reverse time, the good news is that we CAN do something about it. Unlike the cosmetic manufacturers that try to make the public believe their youth...
For a condition so common, autism remains poorly understood by many. The chances are you have a friend, acquaintance, or family member who has autism – or at least, knows someone who does. After all, 1 in 68 children in the United States is estimated to be on the autistic spectrum (1, 7). Yet, so...
Alcohol is a large part of our society. We drink it when we go out to brunch, lunch, and dinner, when we have guests over, we go out for drinks to catch up with old friends or for a first date, and cheers each other enthusiastically to celebrate birthdays, weddings, graduations, and the like. Whether...
The bay leaf is a versatile herb that has been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It also has some surprising health benefits. Lets explore the history, spiritual significance, and potential benefits of bay leaves and delve into the intriguing practice of burning bay leaves and the associated rituals. The Bay Leaf:...
Peppermint oil is one of the most widely used essential oils, found in everything from candy canes to chewing gum, to toothpaste. Beyond its good smell and unique, refreshing taste, however, peppermint essential oil has a number of benefits for your health. While some of these uses you may already know, there are many uses...
