There Goes My Malta Trip
I was supposed to be going away to Malta today. Supposed to being the key word. Then I ended up in the ER because of a persistent headache, was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and was hospitalized for 5 days. The entire time I was in the ER and in the hospital, I kept telling […]
Hospitalized?! And More Answers
Universe, I know I said I desperately needed a break from my kids — and yes, the last time I felt that way, even five days alone with COVID in an Airbnb somehow did the trick. But just to clarify: I wasn’t asking to be hospitalized for a few days as my “break” this time! […]
Edible Weed for Sleep: Does It Work?
I don’t have a sleeping problem. Correction, my problem is I sleep too much; I don’t have a problem going to sleep. For others, falling asleep is really challenging. Some people choose to use pharmecuticals to help them fall asleep and stay asleep more easily, and others choose to use herbal medicine to help with […]
Why Should You Know About Different Kratom Strains Before Buying?
Kratom is a plant from Asia that has been used medicinally for centuries, and in more recent years has found its way into the west, where people use it as a natural medicine, often to help with chronic pain or stress. There haven’t been enough studies on it to properly determine its efficacy or safety, […]
How to Handle Insomnia When You’re the Only Parent Awake
Sleep issues. It seems like everyone has them these days. When you’re a parent and you need your energy to take care of your children, insomnia can really mess with your life. I have the opposite issue, in that I am tired all the time and want to sleep as much as possible, but I […]
Why Should You Buy White Vein Kratom Powder From Online Sellers?
For those dealing with chronic pain or mental health issues, often people are looking for solutions to improve their quality of life. Kratom is a tree from southeast Asia and its leaves have medicinal properties that help with these issues, and many find them useful. Just be aware that research about it is still ongoing, […]
Developing a Career as a Health Psychologist: Helping People Improve Their Well-Being
When we talk about mental health, the focus is often on therapy and emotional healing. But mental and physical health are deeply connected, and that’s where health psychology comes in. Health psychologists explore how our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions impact our physical well-being—and how improving mental health can lead to better overall health. If you’re […]
Low-Cost Stress Relief Solutions
When you think about relaxing, going to a spa and getting treatments there might be what comes to mind. Maybe a good massage, some shiatzu, or some hot rock treatments. Or you might feel so burnt out that you have the need for a vacation alone with a jacuzzi, like I did at this time […]
Sneaky but Smart: Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies
Know that saying of “I used to be the perfect parent, before I had kids?” Well, that applied to me not only before I had kids, but all those things I thought I knew everything about when I was a newer parent with fewer and younger kids… as my kids grew up and as I […]
How to Save on Dental Care Without Compromising Your Family’s Health
I have to say that socialized medicine can be really amazing. While everyone locally has health insurance, we can pay a bit more to have higher tiers of health insurance care. When my kids were younger, you could get free dental care through the higher tiers of health insurance until the kids were 12, but […]
