Holistic health is about caring for the whole person by providing for your physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs. In this category we cover a broad array of topics ranging from meditation and yoga to reviews of the best foot massagers and online psychics.
Ever since the I.Q. test was created by Alfred Binet and Theophile Simon, there has been a stigma, both good and bad attached to the results of the test. For some, the results are helpful in determining possible mental health issues. For others, it is a crushing blow or an instant pedestal that they don’t want to be on…
May is Mental Health Month. Every year thousands of supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) come together, often during May, to walk in cities throughout the United States to raise funds and awareness for mental illness treatment and facilities…
Parents of Austistic children saw these signs but didn’t act right away because they didn’t think it was a big deal – or they didn’t want to act ‘pushy’ by asking for a special pediatrician’s appointment. No matter how many books or baby blogs you read, you’re just not sure what to expect. And many parents want to be careful not to add to untrue waves of online posts saying we’re in an Autism epidemic. So when is it safe to ask if Autism is the cause of my child’s delayed development? Let’s begin by considering some valid, reliable information…
Anyone who has ever experienced depression can attest to the devastation that its symptoms can bring. New research suggests, however, that memory training may serve to reduce depression symptoms. Check out this study and its findings to learn more about the correlation between the two…
Sadly, the number of children diagnosed with Autism has been increasing steadily in recent years. However, as the nation also increases its dependency on technology, it can prove to be beneficial for these children with a number of apps that cater to special needs. Below we will take a look at what autism is, some of the most highly recommended apps for children with autism and how they can help them learn and grow. In this article, we cover applications to assist with communication, scheduling, behavioral, social and life skills…
As technology continues to creep into every aspect of our lives, do you ever feel that you are getting left in the dust? Or constantly in a state of updating your operating system on your devices? Websites are being created constantly and technology is ever evolving – how do you keep up? In this article we take a look at a term called FOMO (short for Fear of Missing Out). Technology gives us constant connection to what friends and the world are doing but this could make you feel that the world is passing you by and you are missing out on the “next big thing”…
The endocannabinoid system (or ECS for short) has gained recent exposure over the past few years as CBD and other prominent cannabinoids have started to gain interest from the public. What is the system though? And what role does it play in health and human wellness?…
CBD (cannabidiol) is soaring in popularity for good reasons. This all-natural remedy promises to deliver relief for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, chronic pain, dry and aging skin and more — all with minimal side effects compared to human-made pharmaceuticals. The demand for CBD oil has grown incredibly in the last few years and the market is meeting those needs. With so many companies now offering CBD oil, how do you find the safest and most reputable brands? We’ve done the homework for you. Don’t know much about CBD oil? Read our CBD oil guide to learn everything you need to know, from how it’s derived from the cannabis plant and its legal status to tips for finding the safest, high-quality oil…
With more than 14,500 addiction rehabilitation centers in the U.S. alone, how do you narrow down the field to find the most successful rehab programs for you or your loved one? Every facility offers a different therapeutic and clinical approach and varying programs, services and accommodations. Here, we’ll give you some pointers to find the best drug and alcohol rehab program for your individual needs…
Medical tourism aims to provide patients with global and more affordable choices for healthcare needs. This isn’t just for elective surgeries and cosmetic procedures either. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “It’s estimated that up to 750,000 U.S. residents travel abroad for care each year.” That is a staggering number of people when you consider that the United States is widely regarded as having the best healthcare in the world…
The term disability can be used to apply to any number of physical or mental conditions that set us apart from each other. While many of us like to see famous people as being some type of superhuman race, the truth is that disabilities can affect them too. In this article we will discuss some of the disabilities that affect current celebrities of the past and present including: mood disorders, Tourette’s, speech differences, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia…
The autoimmune disease Kawasaki disease primarily targets young children making it significantly important to be able to note early signs of the disease. Moving quickly, this syndrome can rapidly begin to cause damage within a child’s growing body and in rare cases result in a fatal coronary artery aneurysm. Being able to recognize the early signs of Kawasaki disease as they occur is an important step in being able to prevent this fatal development and increase the rate of recovery. In this article we will cover a number of the most recognizable symptoms of Kawasaki disease including: strawberry tongue, prolonged high fever, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, peeling skin and inflammation…
