Health Needs of Survivors of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is not over when the victim is safe and out of harm’s way. It’s not over until justice has been served. Even then, it’s not over. It’s not over until the victim is safe, justice has been served, and the victim is well. Consider these facts: Abuse, especially repetitive abuse, leaves a [...]

Why Answer the Question, “Am I in an Abusive Relationship?”

Warning! This article will either turn you upside down or be the angel that keeps you on your feet, or both.Each time I go into a chat room on the Internet, in which the topic is abusive relationships, I hear the question: “My boyfriend pushes me to the wall and braces me there. Is [...]

Healing From Abuse – How Wakeful Rest Can Heal and Enhance Health for Domestic Violence Survivors

Tell me more about the “wakeful rest,” asks my proofreader. Well certainly, I think to myself. There is nothing I’d rather talk (write) about more. What is the wakeful rest? Ahhh, that is the magic…the gold…the sweet spot, wherein the mind and body mend. But before I lose myself in this discussion, let’s not [...]

Are Low Self Esteem Symptoms Bad For Your Health

Low self-esteem is both physically and mentally damaging to an individual. It can be an emotional breaking point for many people, if let untreated it can result in suicide and numerous other physical and mental conditions. It’s important to recognize some of the signs and what a person can do to stop them before [...]

Regulatory Hooey ?protects? Us From our Own Health

Legislation is getting legs to further curtail your use of nutritional supplements. Not too long ago, prior to passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) – which was accomplished by millions of letters to legislators by people like you – the FDA acted like a Gestapo against supplements, manufacturers and professional [...]

Right Fat Consume and Right Amount of Fat is Important to Your Health

THE FAT TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTS High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a survey of the different fat categories and their effects: [...]

How to Deepen Intimacy Through the Power of Empathic Listening

“I hate having to compete with the TV or computer for my husband’s attention. He used to be such a wonderful listener. I feel like I’m not important enough to him anymore.” ~Jennifer “It’s really frustrating. I’ll tell my girlfriend something and by the next day, she’s forgotten what I said. I’ve given up [...]