Author Archives: Cook19

Thoughts on Death and Dying and Health Updates

Hi, healers! I have been super busy, especially now that the orientation of my hospice/hospital field placement is over, and I am acquiring my independent case load. My first written up and completed psychosocial assessment at the agency was called … Continue reading

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Why Do We Dream?

A few months ago, I asked Why Do We Sleep? That post was about sleep researcher Jerry Siegel, who argues that sleep evolved as a state of “adaptive inactivity”. According to this idea, animals sleep because otherwise we’d always be … Continue reading

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Toxic Ingredients Are Often Unlisted

Research studies done by government, academic and independent researchers reveal that before babies are even born, their bodies are contaminated with up to 358 different chemicals. They include flame retardants, pesticides, fragrances, insulating materials, industrial coolants and lubricants, perfluorocarbon used … Continue reading

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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day: Building resilience while coping with trauma

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day May 3, 2011. National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is a key strategy of “Caring for Every Child’s Mental … Continue reading

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Reducing the Risk of Meningitis

Meningitis is a rare but devastating disease involving inflammation of membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can have several causes, from immunizations and injuries to medications and surgery, but most cases result from viral or bacterial infections. Individuals … Continue reading

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Alternatives to Antibiotics

According to the Centers For Disease Control, 75 percent of all antibiotics prescribed by office-based physicians are used to treat upper respiratory infections. 90 percent of these colds and flu cases are caused by viruses. Because antibiotics kill bacteria, not … Continue reading

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Your Canadian Authority on Imported Italian Emmer Wheat

Image via Wikipedia  ”Whether consumed in grain form or pasta form, Emmer (farro) has a satisfying chewy texture, dark nutty flavour, and great taste even Kamut and spelt can’t match. In fact, Emmer pasta is so exceptional, that true Italians … Continue reading

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Emotions are Still Universal

Are facial expressions of emotion culturally specific, or universal? For decades, the dominant view has been that they are universal, at least when it comes to a set of “basic” emotions: fear, happiness, sadness, surprise, anger, and disgust. Darwin was … Continue reading

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Just had the sinus surgery

Just had the sinus surgery and it is a lot more than what I thought it would be. I thought it would be a quick in and out. But it’s not. I had my four paranasal sinuses opened up. The … Continue reading

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Brighten your face from sitting at your home

Its very simple to brighten our face just sitting at home. There’s no need for going to the beauty parlor.  All you have to do is just follow the steps given below: 1. Wash your face four times a day, … Continue reading

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