“Personal interaction with someone who has a psychiatric condition is one of the primary avenues for challenging social stigma—that is, the attitudes that other people have” (2017-July 27, Volume 10, Issue 30). “Patrick Corrigan, PsyD, a leading researcher into stigma, has also found that disclosure can have powerful personal benefits. In a 2012 study, he ...
How to be fruitful in poor health: Sleep disturbances, anxiety, painful joints, swollen knees, my fingers feel like bee stings and I have respiratory concerns (breathing is improving). It is the simple-minded folk who can’t wait to judge others for having a good day. For instance, I read the Rants & Raves in my local ...
Obviously, smoking hinders arthritis pain by causing swelling, inflammation, and dehydration. Nicotine is considered to be a serious addiction with negative consequences. My smoking habit started years ago. The smoke is fascinating to me. Vaping worked for a month or two; asthma improved tremendously. But, I got aggravated and went back to the curly smoke ...
At least one thing I’ve learned from yogi studies is self-massage. A bulky Shiatsu massage gadget is practically being useless for years. Eventually figured out it can be used comfortably on a pillow stack. Yogi’s put tennis balls into a sock. That works for portability. The electronic massager makes subtle winding noises. If the noise ...
Yoga is one of many physical therapies. It is a way to communicate with our body. When there is pain, for instance, the body says to take it easy, pamper yourself, keep going and gently work out the sore spots. In spite of religious hoopla over yoga’s ancient origin, self-awareness during physical activities is a ...
Boost self-control: Scientifically proven ways to boost self-control (procrastinate). According to the author, Belle Beth Cooper, procrastination is a major boost. For example, sleep deprivation deters efficiency. Take a nap and expect improvements.
