Category: Wellness
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Don’t Focus on the Manipulations; See Them as They Are
Many people don’t understand how trauma survivors feel about the manipulation. They thought we were resentful because we were played, sad, ashamed, or disappointed, but there is something else very important: justice. It lies in truth, and the truth surfaces when we stop focusing on their manipulations, but see them as they are. Indeed, abuse
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Nothing Was Wrong with You in the First Place
If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, your adult life is probably about fixing the problems that were not created by you. At least in early adulthood. For many years, one of my core beliefs was “I was wrong.” And it felt so natural and correct that I didn’t even challenge it. No, it’s
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What Do We Know about Herbal Medicine?
Did you know that the ancient Sumerians used poppy, henbane, and mandrake as remedies over 4,500 years ago? That might be among the earliest uses of herbal medicine in the document. The oldest written evidence of medicinal plant use is a clay tablet from Sumer, listing recipes for drugs from more than 250 plants, including some
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Not Your Average Diet: The Mediterranean Way for Living Well
Rooted in the traditional eating habits of Southern Italy and Greece, the Mediterranean diet is strongly recommended by healthcare providers, dietitians, and public health organizations today as one of the healthiest dietary approaches for supporting long-term wellness. If there is one quality that sets it apart, it is the unique holistic strength: balance among science,
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Meditation vs. Creativity: Which One Is Better for Mental Health?
When software engineer David Park hit a wall with burnout last spring, his therapist suggested establishing a self-care routine and recommended trying different methods such as meditation and creativity. Curious about which approach might be more effective, David designed a simple personal experiment to try meditation and creativity: he’d dedicate 30 minutes daily to either
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