As the country reels from news of yet another senseless mass killing in suburban Milwaukee, coming on the heels of the even more deadly massacre in Aurora, Colorado, Americans are left to wonder what could possibly be responsible for this outbreak of bloody insanity and murder. But as terrible as these two incidents were, they have an undeniable ring of familiarity about them – since the year 2000, there have been twenty-six cases of mass murder (four or more victims) in the United States, as opposed to twenty combined during the 1980s and 1990s. And
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Mental health is a general term that describes your state of emotional or psychological well-being. Lack of adequate emotional well-being presents a major challenge for societies throughout the world, including the United States. While many of the factors associated with mental health have a biological or genetic basis, many other important factors have an environmental or social basis, and each of us possesses a psychological outlook based on a combination of these internal and external forces. In addition, most of us possess the ability to improve our mental outlook by modifying our attitudes toward life
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Catnip is perhaps best known for its ability to give cats a “high”; however, it has many other uses as well. For many years herbalists have used the leaves to treat fevers, pain, anxiety, and even intestinal parasites. It can also be used as a natural pest repellent. Background: Catnip is a perennial member of the mint family. It is thought to have originated in Europe and was imported to America. It is easily grown and is not fussy about soil conditions or watering. Catnip has erect, square, branched stems and heart-shaped, saw-toothed leaves that
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My experience working with men and women who are seeking to prepare themselves and their families for coming disasters has made one thing quite clear…preparing can be an anxious business.  When you or I decide to plan and to prepare for coming disaster, we open ourselves up to unsettling thoughts.  But the purpose of our preparation is peace.  We are seeking to act now so that when things go badly, we will not have to fear.  A little stress now as we prepare can go a long way to providing rest then. But does that
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Some people struggle with anxiety. Well-meaning doctors and healthcare providers prescribe medications that make us feel better, but there are natural treatments too. Anxiety symptoms include, but are not limited to: Increased heart rate, heart palpitations Over-sweating Loss of appetite Butterflies in the stomach Abnormal increase in blood flow to the muscles, muscle tension Sense
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