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How to Overcome Fears Before Surgery When Anxiety Is High: 6 Practical Tips

Facing surgery can be nerve-wracking, especially if it’s been years since your last experience under anesthesia. Like many others with anxiety and PTSD, I’m no stranger to overwhelming fears before surgery. I am having surgery this week. It’s only the second time in my life that I’ll be undergoing anesthesia, and with each day closer, […]

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CBD, CBG, and CBN Demystified: Unlocking the Natural Power of these 3 Cannabinoids

The world of natural wellness has seen a surge of interest in recent years, and cannabinoids have become a cornerstone of this movement. These compounds, found in the cannabis plant, have been credited with a range of health benefits, from easing chronic pain to improving sleep. However, the sheer number of cannabinoids can be overwhelming.

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10 Powerful Mental Health Strategies to Empower Women Over 40

In today’s world, mental well-being is gaining widespread recognition, inviting open conversations and holistic approaches. No longer confined to secrecy, mental health is embraced openly. As health-conscious women over 40, we understand the importance of nurturing our mental health. While each journey is unique, we share a common goal: to thrive holistically. Here, we explore

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Does Anxiety Increase As You Age?

Anxiety affects people of all ages and all walks of life. It’s no longer the rare condition we assumed it to be. Have people always been anxious? Absolutely. The rise in figures is undoubtedly down to society being more open about it. Individuals are no longer afraid to put their hands up and say they

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How to Support a Family Member with Mental Illness

Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, and with the increasing prevalence of mental illness in our society, it has become more important than ever to take good care of our own mental health and support those who are struggling with mental illness, particularly our family members. Mental illness can impact anyone,

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Tips for Helping Yourself when You’re Down

Everyone goes through times when they just don’t feel as good as they could. It doesn’t matter whether you are struggling with low mood or whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety because it is hard to feel good when you are not feeling 100%. If you feel this way, it is a good idea

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Top Tips to Survive Menopause

You know what they say: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well, when life gives you menopause, make menopause lemonade! In all seriousness, though, if you’re going through menopause – or are about to – it’s important to arm yourself with as much information as possible. That’s why we’ve put together this list of

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Drowning

I am drawn to you like an errant lover I return time and time again seeking solace Finding none and finding everything You call to me from the depths of my soul Fear bubbling up from the deep Sucking me into your undertow Storm waves surge Reaching for me I claw my way up Trying

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