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7 ways to make your loved one smile this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care. Below are some ideas to make this year’s holiday a memorable one.
Start the day off right
Make a homemade breakfast for your loved one or close family and friends in your life. Everyone can appreciate waking up to something homemade. Try doing breakfast in bed for your significant other or hosting a friends and family brunch at your house.
Show your appreciation
Don’t forget to tell your loved one how much you appreciate them. Show them how much they mean to you by making a creative list of all the reasons you are happy they are in your life. continue reading
PTSD and Acupuncture – June 27 PTSD Awareness Day
You’ve seen the strained look on their face. They are far away. They don’t sleep well and sits around all day doing nothing. They are always tired. You’ve invited them to the things they love doing, but they never feel like doing them anymore. Sometimes they yell a lot—really overreacts. But when you ask them what’s wrong, they deny any problems.
You’re happy they are back from Iraq, but you thought it would be different. You thought you could get back to normal.
You thought that having them home safe would make both of you happy again. They are not at war anymore—why are they acting this way?
Your loved one may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Many veterans suffer from PTSD. The Veterans Administration (VA) reports that as many as 11-20% of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have it. Common war traumas include having been shot at, having seen someone shot or having seen death, but anothim cause of PTSD in veterans is military sexual trauma (MST). According to the VA, 23% of women in the military report sexual assault.
These numbers are scary but the good news is that there is help. continue reading
Beat Work Stress: 6 Tips To Feel Better and Work Better
The workplace is one of the top sources of stress in the average person’s life. According to a 2009 study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), a staggering 69% of employees in the U.S. say work is a “significant source of stress,” and 41% say they are tense throughout the workday. If you constantly feel stressed at work, try some of the following tips to create a more tranquil and relaxing work environment. continue reading