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Laura G Owens
- January 21, 2021
- Parenting
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A mother’s need for control in a pandemic
It struck me recently that my daughter is handling the uncertainty of the pandemic much better than I am. She accepts not knowing exactly when the world might return to…
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- December 31, 2020
- Politics-Religion
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It’s time to stop talking about Trump
Underneath our seeping political wounds over the past 5 years is an unsettled feeling no one on either side knows how to fix. Because we can't. Ever. I'm an optimist…
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- December 14, 2020
- Anxiety and Depression
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2020: The perfect storm for depression.
Depression Since the pandemic started so many people told me they can't quite put their finger on how they've been feeling. Anxious, yes. This is a terrifying surreal time. But…
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- September 18, 2020
- The Pandemic
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4 supplements to strengthen immunity during COVID-19
A strong immune system begins with a healthy diet, minimizing toxins, getting adequate sleep and exercise, reducing stress and taking science-backed supplements when appropriate. I often hear people talk about…
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- July 21, 2020
- Politics-Religion
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Have you lost any friends or family over politics?
After Trump won we turned on each other and we've never been the same as a nation. If we see someone wearing a MAGA hat or Biden 2020 shirt we…
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- June 25, 2020
- Social Issues
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Masks work. Shaming doesn’t.
Surprise, surprise, wearing a mask has turned political. It was only a matter of time when masks became a symbol of either forced conformity or deference to science. My sense…
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- April 16, 2020
- Health and Wellness
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Past research suggests melatonin may help coronavirus treatments
Melatonin is naturally produced in the brain at night Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the brain’s pineal gland in response to nightfall. As we age our levels drop. Melatonin…
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- April 6, 2020
- Anxiety and Depression
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3 quick ways to reduce anxiety during the coronavirus
This pandemic is messing with our minds. Fear and uncertainty. The constant doomsday data. The sense of loss. Our daily routine out of whack. Every day blends into the next.…
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- February 4, 2020
- Breast health
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Why iodine is critical to good health.
Iodine is needed for more than the thyroid. The thyroid only holds less than 1% of the body’s iodine store; the skin holds 20%, the breasts hold 5%. Our whole…
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- November 19, 2019
- Health and Wellness
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How chronic insomnia drove me to a nervous breakdown, and what finally got me to sleep.
Adrenal fatigue can cause chronic insomnia If you suffer with serious insomnia at some point you've probably tried damn near anything to sleep. I spent God knows how much money…