Marijuana Growers Left Devastated after California Wildfires
Author: Shernide Delva The wildfires across California this year have devastated the entire state. However, a less obvious victim of the damage are marijuana growers. Marijuana growers are losing the farms that they spent years cultivating in mere moments. Last month, the Butte Fire in Calaveras Country claimed two lives and burned through 70,000 acres . . . . Continue Reading
Is It Good for Our Mental Health to Listen to Sad Music?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past 24 hours, you’ve probably heard Adele’s new song “Hello” that was just released off her upcoming album titled 25. It’s been viral everywhere: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Adele is famous for producing sad romantic empowering love songs with strong melodies. Typically Adele’s lyrics encompass love, heart . . . . Continue Reading
Anorexia is Not Just About Control, It’s an Ingrained Habit
A new study suggests that much of what we know about anorexia is wrong. Anorexia may not be about control but habits the brain can’t seem to let go. The study delves in the decision-making process that those with anorexia tackle on a daily basis. Control was a word repeated to me countlessly during my . . . . Continue Reading
“Bigorexia” Can Affect Both Men and Women
Author: Shernide Delva For one woman, her muscles are not just for aesthetics, they are her body of armor. Rene Campbell, 38, discovered her passion for bodybuilding after fighting to overcome her body insecurities. She was sick of obsessing about being skinny and started bodybuilding instead. “I’m a lot more comfortable and a lot more . . . . Continue Reading
Twitter Hashtag Raises Awareness on Eating Disorders and Body Image
Author: Shernide Delva Body image issues, specifically among women, have gained significant amounts of media attention in the past few years. More women who were afraid to expose their vulnerabilities are now fearless to admit that they struggle with body insecurities on a regular basis. People who were once afraid know they are not alone. . . . . Continue Reading
Feelings of Love Can Affect Us Like Alcohol Does
Author: Shernide Delva “Because your love, your love, your love is my drug” Whether you’re a Kesha fan or not, she may have had a point when she wrote the song “Your Love is My Drug.” As a matter of fact, a recent study found that alcohol and the “love hormone” oxytocin have nearly an identical . . . . Continue Reading
Lamar Odom Being Treated For Reported Drug Overdose
Lamar Odom is now fighting for his life after being found unconscious from a reported drug overdose Tuesday. The former NBA player and husband of reality television star Khloe Kardashian, was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive at a brothel known as Love Ranch in Crystal, Nev., around 70 miles northwest of Las . . . . Continue Reading
Socializing Face to Face Reduces Depression, Especially in Older People
Do you communicate more via text message and Facebook than you do face to face? Think about it. Our lives have become busier and busier and trying to balance it all often leads us to wanting to use technology to communicate with those we have not seen in a while. Nowadays, it seems like communication . . . . Continue Reading
The “Dance” of Love: The Love Addict vs The Love Avoidant
Author: Shernide Delva An article in Addiction Today recently delved deep into love addiction and avoidance. While reading it, there were definitely aspects that I related to and moments where I thought, “That sounds familiar!” We all cope with love and emotions differently. Personally, I find myself leaning on the love avoidant side, insecure with . . . . Continue Reading
6 Ways to Stop Drug Addiction Before it Begins
Author: Shernide Delva Millions of people are affected by substance abuse but there are ways you can take control of your life before a drug addiction develops. Certain strategies can help you avoid you becoming one of the millions who struggle with drug addiction every year. Utilize these 6 steps to improve your life and avoid . . . . Continue Reading