Does it feel like the weight of the world is just too much right now? Life seems extra heavy with the ongoing pandemic, wildfires everywhere, Afghanistan, Haiti, and so on (hence my WTH face). Sometimes you have to take a time-out from it all, and do something nice for yourself – make your own … Read more
Has this ever happened to you? You don’t feel well, you take the time and energy to go to a doctor like you should, then he/she is dismissive? This has happened to me several times in my life! And I just want you to know to always listen to your gut and to fight for … Read more
Random things I’ve learned about myself while I’ve been home in Kansas: It’s really hard watching your parents struggle with their health as they grow older I’m more patient than I knew I’m longing for my Egyptian roots like I never have before Things don’t bother me like they used to I’m more in tune … Read more
When life throws you a situation that you can’t change, do you fight it with all your might? Or fully accept your reality? I’ve been working on the latter over the past couple of years, and man, is it hard! But… I’ve learned that accepting reality doesn’t mean you approve of the situation, you’re giving … Read more
When big changes we aren’t prepared for happen in our lives (like the pandemic), knowing how to move forward can be really difficult. As part of Mental Health Month, let’s look at some tools that can help us process change and adapt more easily.️ Focus on what you can control. During times of change, it … Read more
As we kick off Mental Health Month, it’s important to note the profound impact COVID-19 has had on our mental health… before we get to some tools that can help you. In November 2020, the CDC reported that 44% of us were dealing with either depression or anxiety. 44%! Young people are bearing the brunt … Read more
Done! After nearly two years of upper cervical adjustments (with some gaps because of covid) due to an old injury, I only have to go to my chiropractor on an as-needed basis! My neck has been holding the adjustments well the past few months… finally! It’s been a long road with many tough lessons. I … Read more
I lost a friend to suicide last week. I am heartbroken. Beyond the grief, I’m also even more aware that there’s still so much mental health work to do. Depression has an end stage, just like cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses do. We need to think about it the same way, … Read more
Do you shove your feelings down? Bury them deep? Keep them from coming up and out? It may seem like it’s easier to ignore feelings of hurt, anger, and sadness. But if you don’t acknowledge them, they can really wear on you mentally and physically, and you might not even know it. Instead, try … Read more
It’s been about a year since this pandemic marathon started. How are you doing? Up and down? Sick of it all? Hanging in there? I wanted to share a bit about my last three months, in case it helps you in some way. The combination of another health challenge (shingles), pandemic stress, anxiety … Read more
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