If you’ve ever had an inconsolable crying baby you know the frustrations of having a “purple baby.” At it’s extreme, these frustrations can lead to Shaken Baby Syndrome. Now, an awareness campaign asking people to knit or crochet little purple hats for newborns to raise awareness of PURPLE Crying and shaken baby syndrome.
The Effect of Slowing Down
At a job today, a great thought came to me: I bring my training ground with me wherever I go and in whatever I do. The sweet science is an applied science, after all. To bring my skills to light is what I am here to do. So step by step, as I cleaned, I thought my way into a new way of thinking.
Overcoming Our Pain One Step At A Time
If you have endured some form of physical pain for an extended period, then you know how much it can affect your outlook on life. Physical pain can weaken our resolve and dampen our spirits. However, it does not have to rule our lives.
What Does “Being Healthy” Truly Mean?
What will it take for us to start loving ourselves enough to realize that we are worth the investment of time, energy and money in order to truly be healthy in a complete and holistic way? Sadly, a lot of people would rather invest in the instant gratification of a daily $5 latte than invest in their actual emotional well being.
The House Call
A doctor philosophizes a little on his way to a house call to Mrs. Cambden’s trailer which he’s been visiting for almost 19 years, ever since he was a fledgling doc, just starting practice in rural Nova Scotia.
Psoriasis and the “Prophet” Motive
The biblical prophet Elisha may have known about a natural cure for psoriasis when he sent people plagued with skin disorders to the Dead Sea.
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
There’s no need to wait for special days to make a change or start something new; any day is a great time to reduce stress, make a new intention, or start towards a new goal. Life begins now.
The Boobie Prize: Adventures in Parenting
A breastfeeding mother discovers her superpowers, with hilarious results.
Sailing The Rock
The first thing you notice is the air, scrubbed by a thousand miles of ocean and a hundred miles of evergreen forest. The spruce-scented breeze wafts along the shores of western Newfoundland filling the billowing sails of our tall ship, Concordia, and simultaneously purging our lungs of city smog. Even the tap water in Newfoundland […]
What the Body Endures
A woman helps her brother to deal with his addiction, then begins to change her own life.