Joining a support group or attending group therapy can help clients cope with depression. It’s important that people who suffer from depression continue to cultivate relationships, because many teens and adults with this disorder tend to isolate themselves, making the…
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Overview The practice of meditation channels your energy and focuses attention on your breath, increasing your awareness and inducing a state of calmness. Meditation is an integral part of a yoga practice, including the kundalini style of yoga. This style…
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Sassafras, also known botanically as Sassafras albidum, is a member of the Lauraceae family and is native to both Asia and North America. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 60 ft. in height and its bark…
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Overview Try simple foot reflexology techniques at home or make an appointment with a certified reflexologist to reap the benefits of this alternative treatment. For instance, you can rub the inside edges of your feet along the bone with your…
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Divorce is a major loss in your life, even if you initiated the split. It may have been the best choice due to incompatibility or abuse, but it is still hurtful. You lose the companionship of another person and your…
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A wide variety of messages in the media are encouraging us to reduce our carbon footprints. Solar power is one of the leading alternatives to fossil fuels because it is a renewable resource to which we have unlimited access. Unlike…
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Stress develops out of internal or external factors. Internal stressors are self-induced, ideas or thoughts you have that create unrest and external stressors are those things that happened to you and may extend beyond your control, according to the Mayo…
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Alternative and complementary medicines have long suggested the use of herbs to detoxify, support and heal the liver. Since your liver is primarily responsible for clearing the toxic residue of diet and medications from your body, it requires extra care…
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White willow bark extract is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as headache, osteoarthritis, low back pain, influenza, bursitis, tendinitis, fever and menstrual cramps. White willow bark contains salicin, a chemical that works similar to aspirin. The salicin…
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Overview Aroma therapy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine that has been in practice for many years, dating back to approximately 2700 BC, according to the website A World of Aromatherapy. Most people do not know the wide…
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Skin cysts, also called epidermoid cysts, can be found anywhere on the body. They often appear as small lumps on the skin, but according to the Mayo Clinic website, are typically not cancerous. Although these fluid-filled cysts are harmless, they…
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High self-esteem is directly related to happiness, according to an article published by the American Psychological Society. When you have high self-esteem, you perform better, are more likely to achieve success and less likely to be depressed and have a…
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Overview The wood of the sandalwood tree, known botanically as Santalum album, has been used in the making of furniture, buildings and incense for 4,000 years. But overuse means the tree now is almost extinct. According to the Eden Project…
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Despite some minor variations, the laws pertaining to custody procedures and proceedings largely are the same from one state to another. These statutes govern the process for establishing custody in the first instance as well as the procedures used to…
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Overview A prenuptial agreement can contain a variety of different provisions dealing with assets and how property is dealt with in the event of divorce. This type of contract can include specific provisions establishing parameters relating to alimony or spousal…
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If you are struggling to save your relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend, spouse, or even best friend don’t despair. There are ways to identify the problem, form a plan to fix it and make that plan work. The first…
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Overview The best stress management techniques keep you from feeling stressed out in the first place. Positive thinking can prevent anxiety as well as getting rid of stress even if you are not able to head it off. You can…
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Overview Chelation therapy detoxifies metals in the body. During chelation therapy, doctors inject synthetic chemicals into your bloodstream to bind toxic metals such as mercury. Once the metal molecules are chemically bound, they are no longer toxic and can be…
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Though stress and daily responsibilities can be challenging and unavoidable, they can become manageable by developing a positive attitude. A constructive, optimistic outlook can motivate people to persevere and recognize their own success. Because positive thinking can be integrated throughout…
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Although it’s known primarily for its culinary applications, rosemary has been in use medicinally for centuries. The herb’s leaves are fragrant and beneficial when ingested, but the plant’s essential oil can also be extracted and is offered for sale at…
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Overview A restraining order is a legal injunction issued by a state court that commands one person to stop harming another person. The purpose of the order is to prevent an abuser from harming, harassing or even contacting a victim….
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Solar energy is a growing alternative energy source that captures natural radiation from the sun and transforms the radiation into energy that you can use both at home and commercially. Although solar power is a renewable and clean source of…
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Overview Alimony awards occur in divorces on a case by case basis, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Pursuant to the divorce and alimony laws in force in every jurisdiction in the country, a couple can…
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Overview Located along the picturesque Atlantic ocean is the small beach town of Corolla, North Carolina. Corolla is known for its slower pace, with wild horses nearby, sprawling beaches and quiet nightlife. This area has an abundance of healthy events…
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Overview Qigong is a form of moving meditation used by ancient Chinese healers. One of the most popular forms of qigong is tai chi. According to the Qigong Institute, by adjusting and controlling the breath, posture and mind, you can…
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A tincture is a liquid solution that contains the extracted compounds of herbs and other naturally occurring ingredients. Alcohol or vinegar are commonly used for the extraction process. There are many uses for a tincture, and making one is straightforward….
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It might be possible to know if a man is in love before he says a word about it. Men tend to follow a predictable pattern of behavior when they’re in love, according to online relationship expert Francis K. Githinji….
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Overview Divorce can be one of the more emotionally painful events you’ll experience in a lifetime. But the financial implications of a divorce can be just as painful before it’s all said and done. And the consequences can be long-lasting…
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Overview If you are a fan of ginger ale, ginger snaps or ginger bread, you may be surprised to learn that the popular spice can do more than add its signature sweet, tangy taste to baked goods or soft drinks….
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Alabama has its set of divorce laws that guide Alabama courts in cases of divorce, though these laws are similar to other states’ laws on divorce. The laws are set in place to ensure that once the divorce is granted,…
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