Western approaches to mental health are coming up short for many of our people. Some movements are beginning to interweave traditional healing practices to improve mental health. Below is a list of traditional healing practices to consider to help heal the mind.
Visit any run-of-the-mill therapist today and you know what you’ll expect. An approach to therapy with a strict Western mindset regarding mental health. Yes, these types of therapy are considered “best practices.” (And they do work for many people.) But research is showing that they’re missing the m
Exhausted. (No sleep. Again!) Overwhelmed. (Ugh. Can’t anyone help me?) Baby won’t stop crying. (What am I doing wrong?)Guilty feelings. (Am I doing enough?) Impending dread. (Where is THAT thought coming from?) Sadness. (Is this baby blues or postpartum depression?)Postpartum depression (PPD) is a
Drag the definition from the right over the type of diabetic neuropathy. Hint: read this article on the Four Types of Nerve Damage from Diabetes.
Diabetes comes with several health complications. One condition that damages the nerves is called “diabetic neuropathy.” There are four types of diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy: Nerve damage that is caused by diabetes Peripheral NeuropathyPeripheral neuropathy is the most com
For generations, our ancestors relied on traditional foods for their health and well-being. Eye health specifically is an important area of well-being. Our diet today often misses out on the essential vitamins and minerals that keep our eyes healthy.Here are five traditional foods to boost your eye
Some foods are healthy for your eyes. Can you guess what they are?The images below are blurry. But eating foods like these can help prevent certain eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.Fill in the blank. Then wait a few seconds to see the correct answer.What fo
Memory GameGame not showing?Learn ways to keep your cool. Match each pair of tips to manage your anger.
When he was a kid, Navajo historian Wally Brown was taught NOT to cook food when angry. That’s because he heard that everyone who eats the food becomes angry too. He learned that anger is a contagious and destructive emotion. Anger was something that was counseled against constantly by all of my
How much do you know about type 2 diabetes? Test your knowledge with this quiz.