Wellness Wave Wisdom

  By Kim Marquardt, RN MSN This blog post is from the Nurse Kim archives of myth busting. I want to share some "alternative" or maybe just lesser known health and wellness viewpoints for you to chew on. *These posts are not intended as official medical advice. They ARE meant to be fun, informative, and thought provoking, hopefully sparking an interest for you to do your own research (you can start with the links I provide!) and discover the marvels of the human body, and how it can function at its optimal performance level if we understand how it works and interacts with our environment and our diet. I have a passion for health and wellness through lifestyle and nutrition and have done thousands of hours of research in addition to being a registered nurse for 23 years. I have done A LOT of self-experimentation in and around diet, lifestyle, body care, and supplementation and have spent a lot of time looking into the science behind it all (or lack thereof!). Check back weekly ...

By Natasha Jackson, LMFT "No one will ever love you like I do." "I will hurt myself if you leave me!" Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence encompasses more than physical violence, and presents as a progression of negative behaviors, such as not respecting boundaries. Above are examples of Emotional Abuse, and reasons one may find it difficult to walk away from a relationship. Also, if one is unaware of the signs of an unhealthy relationship, it is easy to equate the abuse to passion or love. Physical violence is estimated to occur in 4 to 6 million intimate relationships each year ( Rodriguez, Bauer, McLoughlin, & Grumbach, 1999 ). In movies, we typically see a woman as the victim. It is important to note that anyone can experience Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence in any capacity can leave one feeling shame, guilt, fear, sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness to name a few. Here are a few examples of an unhealthy relationship: jealousy isolation from frie...

By Tanya D'Angelo, APCC The defining characteristics of mindful self-compassion include mindfulness, recognizing our common humanity and self-kindness. Each of these ingredients can offer a bit of support depending on what is needed in the moment. Below are a few options within each category to consider. Mindfulness We can attune to our senses in the moment, without judgment. This can lead to stress reduction. Without jumping ahead or worrying about the past, take things moment by moment only dealing with what we are able to as it comes. We can build awareness around why we were drawn to the particular behavior or substance. This awareness can help us recognize what we are needing more of in our life in order for us to more readily meet those needs in ways that align with our long-term goals. Common Humanity In the instance that relapse does occur, we experience it as a natural part of a very human process and this removes feelings of shame and potentially harmful self-judgement....

  By Kim Marquardt, RN MSN This blog post is from the Nurse Kim archives of myth busting. I want to share some "alternative" or maybe just lesser known health and wellness viewpoints for you to chew on. *These posts are not intended as official medical advice. They ARE meant to be fun, informative, and thought provoking, hopefully sparking an interest for you to do your own research (you can start with the links I provide!) and discover the marvels of the human body, and how it can function at its optimal performance level if we understand how it works and interacts with our environment and our diet. I have a passion for health and wellness through lifestyle and nutrition and have done thousands of hours of research in addition to being a registered nurse for 23 years. I have done A LOT of self-experimentation in and around diet, lifestyle, body care, and supplementation and have spent a lot of time looking into the science behind it all (or lack thereof!). Check back weekly ...