Life’s challenges can leave us feeling unsteady and emotionally overwhelmed. Sudden illness, loss, or unexpected events often shake our sense of balance deeply. How can we regain stability when everything feels uncertain and difficult? Is physical healing enough to feel whole again after tough times? What practical steps can we take to support our minds…
Photo by Marcus Aurelius on Pexels Switching to a wheelchair hits hard. It shakes up everything – not just how you get around, but your daily routines and, honestly, the way you see yourself. Sometimes it’s a short-term thing. Sometimes it’s not. Either way, the reality settles in quickly. The tools and support you pick…
Quality rest is more than just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Are you tired of feeling groggy after a full night’s sleep? Many people mistakenly believe that more hours in bed means better rest. The truth is, focusing on the quality of your sleep can transform your health and overall well-being. Science shows that certain…
Maternal health in the United States faces a stark and unsettling reality: Despite being one of the wealthiest nations, the US lags significantly behind other developed countries in maternal mortality rates. Even more alarming is the profound disparity in outcomes, with Black and Native American women experiencing maternal mortality rates two to three times higher…
A recent pharmacy ad for a drugstore chain that probably has a location within five miles of your house paints an interesting picture. In the advertisement, a man walks in wanting to know how Medicare will cover his new prescription. The smiling pharmacist says, “Medicare, Mr. Johnson?” Note that he did not tell her his…
Healthcare is unique in that it doesn’t typically change much over the years outside of technological advancements. However, the people who work within healthcare can affect the system. That’s especially true if they offer unique perspectives, like spirit-led nurses. Spirit-led nurses use their faith and spirituality to treat patients and even care for themselves. The…
You can tell a lot about a community by the state of its collective mind. Mental health treatment may not sound like something that stretches out beyond the people directly participating. Not at first, anyway. But between the counselor and the patient, there is an invisible network of people impacted by the treatment. No, not…
Social work, at its core, is a profession driven by a deep-seated desire to help others and improve society. But beneath this overarching mission lies a tapestry of diverse specializations and career paths, each offering a unique canvas for individuals to express their individual callings and make a meaningful impact. Whether your passion lies in…
Life often feels overwhelming with constant changes and unexpected challenges. It can be difficult to focus on your mental and physical health during such times. How can you manage stress when everything around you feels chaotic? What steps help maintain balance when uncertainty takes over your daily routine? Many struggle to find practical ways to…
If your body were a building, your spine would be the steel framework holding everything together. The spine connects the brain to the rest of the body through the nervous system and supports your head, shoulders, and torso. When healthy, your spine keeps you balanced, mobile, and pain-free. Yet, according to the World Health Organization,…