Why Are Diet And Health Connected? When you are thinking about diet and health, it’s quite simple really, you are what you eat! What you put in your body is what your body uses for energy and growth. Eat well and your body will work well. But what happens if you do what you can…
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Can CBD Effectively Manage Pain?
CBD or Cannabidiol is a chemical found naturally in Sativa plants, mainly cannabis and hemp. It is essential to understand that it is different from THC, which is the chemical that induces a ‘high’ when smoked or ingested. Contrary to this, CBD does not alter the mind but is thought to have many medical uses….
December – Life with a Chronic Illness
Each month I join up with Sheryl from A Chronic Voice for some writing prompts aimed at living life with a chronic illness. This months writing prompts are Travelling, Bonding, Warming, Coping, Ending. Travelling I don’t do much travelling around this time of year. My family are all close by, and the only ones who…
Explaining the Different Types of Eating Disorders
While it’s a fairly common, albeit harmful, misconception that eating disorders are just phases, fads, or kinds of lifestyle choices, they should be seen as the serious mental illnesses they really are. Eating disorders can have serious and detrimental consequences on a person’s physical and psychological health, not to mention affecting their everyday lives and…
Rehabilitation: What Is Involved and How Can It Help?
While medication, therapy, and family support are often invaluable in a person’s recovery from mental health or addiction, sometimes a more intense approach is required in the form of residential rehabilitation. These facilities can offer programs for teenagers and adults suffering alcohol or drug addiction as well as a wide range of mental health conditions….