Art Therapy can Prove to be Very Beneficial
One treatment for addiction, anxiety and emotional exploration is art therapy. Using art media, creativity and the resulting artwork, art therapy focuses on the art-making process as therapeutic. As one of the earliest forms of psychotherapy, art therapy uses the therapist as a translator to interpret what it is the patient is trying to convey […]
Discover the Benefits and Relaxation of Aromatherapy
Everyone achieves relaxation through different mediums and forms. Some people sit in a quiet room and meditate, while others prefer a little retail therapy in a crowded shopping mall. Aromatherapy is a lesser-known relaxation treatment that uses essential oils extracted from flowers, seeds and roots that play off of our sense of smell. This alternative […]
The Real Downside of Sleep Deprivation
Life keeps us pretty busy, sometimes a little too busy. We forget to eat, we forget to stop and appreciate certain moments and sometimes we forget to sleep. The term “there just aren’t enough hours in the day” sometimes gets the best of us as we find ourselves pulling all-nighters to get things done. Losing […]
The Four Myths of Maturity in Relationships
Some relationship problems stem from misconceptions about maturity. The question of maturity and “who is the matured one” always manages to pop its head whenever a conflict arises and it becomes a big factor to a relationship’s survival. However, a lot of people have misapprehensions about it and the role it plays in a relationship. […]
Being in Love: Kiss Your Sleep Hours Goodbye
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for most people, it’s a day to celebrate their being in love. As we all know, falling in love gives us feelings of exhilaration, intense passion and happiness and this feeling intensifies where the love we feel is reciprocated. When a person is in love, that person’s […]
How to Improve Your Mental Health
It’s not surprising that people who abuse substances lean towards the development of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety but in one study, some of an ordinary person’s seemingly harmless lifestyle habits can also predispose one to psychiatric disorders. Researchers found out that people who are at high risk for developing anxiety, depression, […]
Falling Asleep: What Not to Do
People have told you about good sleeping habits before like drinking warm milk before you go to bed or remove the television from your bedroom. However, as much as you follow these different tips, you still find yourself having difficulty catching some much needed sleep in the evening. Have you taken a look at your […]
Losing Sleep and Gaining Weight
When you’re tired, do you feel like your appetite also changes? Most people find that whenever they’re short on sleep, they tend to crave junk foods and sweets. Are you one of them? Turns out, this isn’t all in your head but it is in your brain too! In the past decades, obesity rates have […]
The Signs of Chronic Stress
Ellie, not her real name, is used to be an active teenager. When she went to college, she always joined clubs and was active in several extra-curricular activities. When she got her degree, she constantly kept herself busy, thinking that being busy meant she was on her way to being successful. Fast forward a few […]
Foods to Score Some Zzzs and Reduce Cancer Risk!
There are plenty of habits to promote one’s overall health but did you know that you can lower your risk of cancer through a good night’s sleep? In a recent study, researchers found out that losing a good night’s sleep can make cancer become more aggressive as well as increase its rate of growth. This […]