So, we have long suspected that our food is not conducive to good Mental Health, an Julia Rucklidge spells it out in this short TED Talk. Vital knowledge, especially for pregnant women. see video below.Tweet Julia J Rucklidge, PhD is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Canterbury, … Continue reading Suprisingly Dramatic Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
Mental Health America Releases its Annual State of Mental Health in America Report
For the 6th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on several mental health and access measures. This year, Pennsylvania came out on top overall with Nevada coming in 51st. The report also takes a … Continue reading Mental Health America Releases its Annual State of Mental Health in America Report
The Unscrupulousness of Big Pharma
Finally, Big Pharma is bring reprimanded for cashing in by CAUSING human misery, suffering and even death. Unfortunately, there are so many out there who are proceeding unchecked.
"You Are Enough!"
The feeling of "I am not enough," lies just below the skin of perhaps most of us. Unfortunately, this belief lies at the root of the complexes, lack of self-confidence, lack of a sense of self worth; under performance; and most of the myriad of problems that infest our lives. Marissa Peer shows us how … Continue reading "You Are Enough!"
The Woman who Changed her Brain:
Neuroplasticity applied to Learning Disorders So inspiring! The story of the creator of one of the first practical applications of the principles of neuroplasticity to the treatment of learning disorders. neu·ro·plas·tic·i·ty: the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury."neuroplasticity offers real hope … Continue reading The Woman who Changed her Brain:
Laughter for Mental Health
Instinctively, we know that laughter and humor is a remedy for curing anxiety, stress, and depression. There's even a new science, Gelotology, the study of laughter, which seeks scientific answers to the health benefits of laughing. Laughter has a lot of actual physical responses: When we laugh, we release endorphins which contribute to our happiness, … Continue reading Laughter for Mental Health
How the Mind Works & How to Reprogram it
Amazing, clear discussion on how your mind and your thoughts work and how to improve your life and mental health by reprogramming your mind through the words you use.. This video is a little long, but it is so worth listening to. Lots of breakthroughs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L57HYnWVNfk
Into the Woods
We recently had a very successful foray into the woods to minister to the homeless folks camped out there, in the freezing cold. This time, we teamed up with the Youngstown Blue Coats. (See Grapevine Center's Al Lane in the back row, 2nd from the right). They brought a bus and we handed out coats … Continue reading Into the Woods
Camp Buccoco
Hi All, It's Spring again and time for our 4th Annual Camping Trip. As always, it is absolutely FREE. So, sign up now, and come and have some great fun.
FRANKINCENSE HAS BEEN PROVEN TO BE A PSYCHOACTIVE ANTIDEPRESSANT
Kirsten Cowart, Guest : Waking Times Burning Frankincense in the form of incense has been a big part of religious and other cultural ceremonies for a millennium. The resin from the Boswellia tree also known as Frankincense or olibanum is believed to be an aroma that will help your soul reach spiritual exaltation. Frankincense resin is mentioned in many different … Continue reading FRANKINCENSE HAS BEEN PROVEN TO BE A PSYCHOACTIVE ANTIDEPRESSANT
SCREENTIME IS MAKING KIDS MOODY, CRAZY AND LAZY
Victoria L. Dunckley M.D., Psychology Today About the Author Victoria L. Dunckley, M.D., the author of Reset Your Child’s Brain, is an award-winning integrative child psychiatrist who specializes in children with complex or treatment-resistant mental health conditions. For more on this topic, check out her new book, Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades and Boost Social Skills … Continue reading SCREENTIME IS MAKING KIDS MOODY, CRAZY AND LAZY
Exercise Increases Brain Volume, Decreases Dementia Risk: Study
AFP Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:30AM EDT It is never too late get involved in physical activity, and new research has found that regular physical activity in older adults could increase brain size and decrease the risk of cognitive decline. Researchers from UCLA, Calif., used the landmark Framingham Heart Study to look at an association between exercise, … Continue reading Exercise Increases Brain Volume, Decreases Dementia Risk: Study
Increase the Size of Your Brain & Improve Mental Health
There are 10 practices that will actually increase the size of your brain and improve your mental health
HUD Secretary Ben Carson to propose raising rent for low-income Americans receiving federal housing subsidies
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson proposed far-reaching changes to federal housing subsidies Wednesday, tripling rent for the poorest households and making it easier for housing authorities to impose work requirements.
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