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Health Pros and Cons of Playing Video Games
Mar 28, 2022
Playing video games is part of many people's daily activities these days. Some of them can even go on playing until the wee hours without a care in the world. Multiplayer games are extremely engaging for many gaming enthusiasts, who have long gone...Psychotherapy 101: What Does a Jungian Analyst Do?
Feb 25, 2022
A Jungian analyst is a practitioner who uses Jungian psychotherapy, which was developed by Swiss psychologist Carl Gustav Jung in the 20th century, to help people resolve conflicts with others and within themselves. Distinct from the psychoanalytic...12 Sick Days of Christmas: Common Illnesses & Health Issues During the Holidays
Dec 22, 2021
The holidays are a magical time of year when many people feel especially happy and want to spend time with family. Unfortunately, this often means spending lots of time in close quarters with others, which can cause some pretty serious illnesses to...Gambling Addiction: What, Why & How?
Nov 24, 2021
Addiction is anything that you do or take to the point that it affects both your judgement and your day-to-day life. Some people are addicted to alcohol and cigarettes, while others to shopping and video games. When gambling becomes more important...The Health Benefits of Hypnosis
Sep 03, 2021
Hypnosis has been used through the years for many purposes, such as helping people remember repressed memories tucked away in their subconscious mind, it has been used by police departments to solve crimes, and it has been used by stage hypnotists...Panic Attacks 101: Symptoms & Causes
Aug 09, 2021
A panic attack involves sudden feelings of intense fear, anxiety and being detached from yourself. When in this situation, you may experience clammy hands, hyperventilation and chest pain that feels as though you're having a heart attack. Panic attacks...Why is Smoking Addictive?
Jan 22, 2021
"Cigarettes are bad for your health" is an ineffective, overused phrase. It couldn't even sway the people who are addicted to them; ask a smoker to read it as they puff at a cigarette, and they wouldn't budge. The best way to help a smoker is to sit...Make Time to FebFast for Disadvantaged Youth
Jan 14, 2021
Too much of everything is bad for your mind, body and spirit, especially alcohol and sugar. Now that the holidays have passed, cutting back on these unhealthy substances for the whole month of February will not only get you back on the path of health...'Tis the Season for the 6 Holiday Health Myths
Dec 25, 2020
Keep your distance from those pretty poinsettias lest you die. This and other more sayings are once again making their way to table talks with the holidays soon upon us. Here, below, we list six of the most common health myths that are associated with...5 Steps to Drinking Moderately During the Holidays
Dec 24, 2020
Alcohol plays an important role in family gatherings and parties with friends. As the holidays draw closer, it pays to observe mindful drinking to ensure that you end every occasion sane, sober and safe. Here are five ways to enjoy the holidays while...6 Healthy Christmas Gift Ideas
Dec 22, 2020
As Christmas draws near, everyone starts getting panicky thinking of what to get their family and friends. Some get anxious that what they buy might not meet the expectations of the recipient. Others feign composure, convincing themselves that it's...Gestalt Therapy & Addiction Treatment
Oct 23, 2020
Addiction ruins not only one life but a whole family. It results in selfishness, illogical thinking, job loss and broken relationships. Once hooked on a substance, one loses the ability to make sound decisions for the betterment of their life. However, all...Counselling and Group Therapy to Stop Smoking
Aug 24, 2020
Your willpower to quit smoking and live a healthier life can only get stronger when you have support and motivation from the right people. Alone, you're torn between pushing with your goal or accepting your life as it is as feelings of uncertainty...Quit Smoking Through Acupuncture
Aug 10, 2020
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can treat a range of health conditions and addictions. Tobacco or nicotine dependence is a common addiction, if not the most common, which can be easily treated with acupuncture. Quitting...Top 3 Hypnotherapy Courses to Help You Quit Smoking
Jul 14, 2020
Statistics tell us that 72% of smokers want to quit, but are unable to. This means 72% of smokers are controlled by their habit, despite their best intentions. It’s not easy to find a solution to quitting that works. Many smokers say that they’ve...How Hypnotherapy Can Help You to Quit Smoking
Jul 14, 2020
Many people who smoke cigarettes want to stop the habit. They know for a fact that smoking puts their life at risk and makes them more susceptible to lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, impotence and the deadly COVID-19, among other life-threatening...Go Dry in July 2020
Jun 22, 2020
Cancer is a debilitating disease that affects not only the person afflicted with it, but their family as well. When one is diagnosed with it, they experience a gamut of emotions and physical pain that result in psychological distress. In the hope of...Pro-tip: How to Quit Smoking with Natural Therapies
Feb 24, 2020
In Australia, over 23,000 people every year die from a smoking-related illness. Tobacco abuse costs Australians 21 billion dollars a year in health care, business and social costs, and passive smoking kills over 200 people a year, half of which are...Study: Australian Women Over 50 are Riskier Drinkers
Mar 22, 2019
Young women drink far more alcohol than their mothers, right? Surprisingly, no. New research shows that for the first time ever, more women in their 50s are exceeding the lifetime risk guidelines for alcohol, compared to women aged 18 to 24. The recent...Is Drinking a Glass of Wine a Night Really Healthy?
Oct 22, 2018
Is Drinking a Glass of Wine a Night Really Healthy? You might want to pop the cork back on the bottle. Because a new study has found even a little tipple raises the risk of premature death by 20 percent. Published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental...
