Tag: health
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Coffee and Mental Health: Exploring Fresh-Ground vs. Pre-ground
Why did fresh-ground coffee catch my attention? What secrets could a simple grind reveal about the mind, the body, and beyond? I wasn’t expecting answers—but what I found opened doors to questions I never thought to ask. The more I dug, the deeper the mystery grew. What could it mean?
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How Reading Helps Me as an Author
Reading is vital for my writing journey, providing inspiration, overcoming writer’s block, and offering valuable techniques. Immersing in various genres broadens my skills, vocabulary, and narrative depth. Each book serves as a mentor, fostering a love for literature while enhancing my craft. Continuous reading ensures my writing evolves and resonates with diverse audiences.
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The Leca Diaries: How I Learned to Love Plants and Laugh at Mishaps
Initially hesitant about caring for plants, the author turned to a spider plant during a low point in life. Discovering leca transformed their experience, simplifying plant maintenance and improving growth. Now surrounded by thriving varieties, plants symbolize resilience and personal growth, reflecting a journey of care and connection in challenging times.
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Unmasking Carefully: Navigating Trust and Vulnerability in Autism
The journey of self-discovery post-autism diagnosis involves uncovering realizations and navigating masking. This process can be challenging, requiring emotional support from qualified therapists. Recognizing differences in processing information, particularly in social interactions and sensory experiences, is essential. Embracing these discoveries facilitates personal acceptance and fosters healthier relationships built on trust and communication.
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Resilience and Renewal: Five Everyday Joys That Anchor Personal Growth
The author shares five everyday sources of happiness that provide comfort and connection. Key elements include their service dog, Peace, who offers emotional support; cherished books as escapes from a difficult past; a personal website for creative expression and healing; the rez as a grounding home; and cultural learning that fosters identity and resilience.
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Embracing Fun and Adaptability My Way
The content emphasizes the importance of finding enjoyable forms of exercise for maintaining consistency and well-being. Tai Chi emerges as a favorite for its adaptability and holistic benefits, particularly for those with mobility challenges. Dance, including cultural styles, also provides joy and connection, reinforcing that exercise should be personalized and enjoyable.
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The Rewarding Role I Would Do for Free
The author passionately serves as a patient advocate without pay, using their knowledge to navigate the healthcare system and help others. Through personal experiences, particularly with a friend’s critical health issues, they highlight the importance of questioning medical decisions and ensuring comprehensive care. Their relentless fight aims to improve patient outcomes and accountability in healthcare.
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Helping with Mental Health: Creating Safe SpacesFinding Ways to Truly Be There
How to Be There for Those in Need Today, I was struggling to figure out a topic to write about. As I scrolled through my chats, it hit me: How do we support those who are struggling with their mental health? It’s easy to say “be there for them,” but what does that really mean?…
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9 Hour Pain Storm
The Pain Parade Last night was a real doozy. I often write about migraines because they love to crash my it’s a good day party. When migraines team up with other pains, like hip pain from a torn labrum, it’s like a pain parade that just won’t quit. Writing or reading sometimes helps, and occasionally…
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Stop Being a Compliant Patient
Today, I’m stuck in bed because of my medical conditions. It can be really tiring and lonely. I’ve mentioned my health issues before, but never in detail. Today feels like the right day to share more. Even though I’m medically retired, I still honor the oath to do no harm, a commitment I made when…
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