Healing:
The Healing section brings you health articles, books and more on Healing and other related subjects.
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Nov 16th, 2009
American troops that are serving in combat zones will soon be required to sit with counselors trained to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal tendencies and other mental health problems.
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Feb 13th, 2009
There was a fatal plane crash last night. Forty nine souls were lost. Many family, friends, and co-workers are grieving today. How do we reach out and help them? There are no hard rules, but there are some guidelines.
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Jan 17th, 2009
The death of a child is one of the darkest and most traumatic losses imaginable and can lead to substance abuse, particularly in women.
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Nov 21st, 2008
As we age, getting off the couch to exercise gets difficult, and even a little noisy. Many people don't realize that mobility heals.
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Jul 1st, 2008
Often, a gentle hand on your shoulder when you’re upset is all it takes to ease your mind and calm your nerves. Now, UC researchers are looking at a similar occurrence by pairing a complementary therapy known as Healing Touch with mild sedation to see if the technique truly calms patients undergoing minor procedures.
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Jan 25th, 2008
"Life Is But A Merry Go-Round" is a book that can be picked up by anyone who has just experienced a major tragedy.
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Dec 24th, 2007
For someone who has lost a loved one, the holidays can be a time of sadness and pain; however, there are several strategies to help people cope with their loss.
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Jun 21st, 2007
More American Indian tribes are blending traditional healing methods with Western medicine for treatment of various illnesses.
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Oct 27th, 2006
Body and Soul program enlists churches to help encourage African Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables. Churches play an important role in African American society, and Body and Soul taps into that, with full participation from the pastor, to teach healthier habits.
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Aug 3rd, 2006
An intervention aimed at preventing depression and easing the burden of caring for a relative with dementia also helps to prevent complicated grief and depression following the death of the loved one.