These Comforting Illustrations Are The Perfect Balm For Overwhelmed Moms
Motherhood is full of conflicting emotions. It can be beautiful and joyful and fun, but it can also be demanding and confusing and overwhelming at the same time. In artist and poet Azalia Suhaimi’s illustrations, the Malaysia-based mother of two offers comforting reminders to parents navigating these ups and downs. Many of her illustrations, which […]
What To Know About The Flu Shot In A Pandemic
Health officials are encouraging Canadians to get the flu shot this year to avoid overwhelming health-care systems with influenza and COVID-19 cases.
Two Stories of Dying in America
After years of walking amongst the dying, I have come to one overwhelming conclusion. We are scared to death … of dying. Studies show that a significant portion of people are afraid of death and the deaths of our loved ones. In fact, there is even a field of study devoted to the human reaction […]
It doesn’t matter much which fiber you choose — just get more fiber! The human gut evolved to thrive on fermentable fibers
That huge array of dietary fiber supplements in the drugstore or grocery aisle can be overwhelming to a consumer. They make all sorts of health claims too, not being subject to FDA review and approval. So how do you know which supplement works and would be best for you? A rigorous examination of the gut […]
How to Cope With Anxiety Naturally: 27 Tips
Anxiety can be overwhelming to deal with, and it’s important to understand how to calm yourself down Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. But it can be overwhelming to deal with, not to mention downright unpleasant. Whether your anxiety presents itself as an upset stomach, heart palpitations, nervous tension, or panic attack, it’s […]
8 Things Therapists Personally Do When They Feel Powerless
Feeling powerless is a desperate, overwhelming sensation, yet one that’s very much embedded in the human experience ― especially lately. Many are facing this crippling, paralyzing reaction, thanks to war, the pandemic, attacks on women’s rights and so many more events seemingly out of our control. This emotion can affect anyone, including the therapists who […]
The Best Gifts For A Loved One With Depression, According To Therapists
As someone with clinical depression, the holiday season is particularly burdening. I feel the overwhelming sense that everyone around me is having “the most wonderful time of the year,” while to me, yuletide feels like a monsoon of pressure, isolation and lying in bed thinking about the chores I’m not doing and the parties I’m […]