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If Your Kid Is Depressed Or Anxious, This Could Be Why

Talking with teachers has taught me some sobering lessons about today’s young people. An increasing number of school-age children are suffering from severe anxiety, depression and other mental health...

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If You Have Anxiety Or Depression, This Is How You Talk. Here’s Why

People in the grip of anxiety and depression often see the world quite differently. So, it’s not exactly surprising that they’d describe their experiences a little differently too. The link between...

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7 Reasons You Need A ‘Sit Spot’ In Your Life

Connecting with nature can have a very grounding effect on the mind and the body. Nature and Forest Therapists recommend finding a Sit Spot for yourself — a place where you can regularly visit and...

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5 Trending Adaptogenic Herbs To Reduce Anxiety And Depression

In recent years, adaptogens have virtually exploded onto the alternative health market. Everyone in the health world wants a piece of the adaptogenic action, and it’s not without reason. What are...

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Should You Get High Or Get Still? Meditation Vs. Marijuana For Anxiety Relief

Anxiety has been likened to quicksand — it is a mindset that is difficult to escape. Rates of the condition appear to be on the increase and people diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder are at...

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Feeling Stressed Out? Here Are 9 Of The Best Videos For Self-Massage

We often associate massages with luxury — an expensive extravagance involving a special bed, aromatherapy and a spa hotel. But anyone with hands can give themselves a massage, and it’s well worth it....

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Broken Down: 7 Free Meditation Apps And Why We Love Them

We’re all different and we get our motivation and energy from a variety of sources. For many people, meditation is a wonderful, convenient and completely free way to improve one’s state of mind. The...

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3 Foods That Might Be Making You Depressed

We’ve all felt down in the dumps before. It’s a crummy feeling, and for some, it’s a state-of-mind that can be tough to shake. As stated by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, major...

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5 Benefits Of Forest Bathing

In North America, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the natural world. For those of you who love the great outdoors, you can relate to the feeling associated with being out in nature. It can be a tough...

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3 Physiological Benefits Of A Grateful Life (And 3 Ways To Cultivate Gratitude)

We all feel overwhelmed from time to time. Between our jobs, relationships and health, it can be tough to stop, slow down and reflect. Being both a writer and business owner, I can relate — the...

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4 Science-Backed Health Reasons We Need At Least 8 Hugs A Day

Who doesn’t love a big ol’ hug? Whenever a loved one is upset, it’s almost instinctual to wrap your arms around them — why is that? Well, because a hug makes us feel good. It’s also a form of healing...

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60% of Women Have a Doubled Risk of Breast Cancer Because of This

Over time, exposure to toxins, from pollutants in the environment, pesticides and preservatives to heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals, can negatively affect many systems throughout the body....

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Science Says Doing This Each Morning Can Help Increase Mindfulness and Reduce...

If you’ve brushed off meditation for years as a practice reserved for the minimalist monk or the trendy yoga guru, it’s time to take another look, reevaluate your thinking, and add this step to your...

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7 Foods That Might Be Making You Anxious

A lifelong friend of mine suffered from debilitating anxiety for years. It was hard to watch her have panic attacks, knowing that people did not understand her behavior. Although anxiety disorders are...

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This Type Of Stress Is 13x More Likely To Give You A Heart Attack

Everyone knows stress can be terrible for your health, but recent research suggests not all stress is created equal. In fact, one type in particular could make you far more likely to suffer a heart...

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