Men and Tears: Emotional Benefits of Crying

Men and Crying: Social Stigma vs. Emotional Benefits of Tears
If you believe that men who cry are sissies or weaklings, you need to put down your caveman club and join the world. Real men need to cry, are healthier when they shed tears and are more manly for having done so. (It's also extremely sexy--sorry! but it is...) Pick up a copy of Sam Taylor Wood' book Men Crying. It shows moving pictures of actors like Tim Roth, Laurence Fishburne, Ed Harris, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig, John Leguizamo and other very manly men crying. Not a fan of Tim Roth, but when that man cries, be still  my beating heart...Read on...

Endorphins and Mood-Elevating Hormones

Endorphins: Mood Lifters and Depression Busters
Endorphins are not dolphins with interior skeletons or cartoon characters. Endorphins are hormones. Not the kind that make your teenager act like a mutant beings. Endorphins are the nice-guy hormones.
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Mono (mononucleosis) and Epstein Barr Virus Symptoms, Healing

Mono (mononucleosis) and Epstein Barr Virus: The Kissing Disease
Remember the jokes about Mononucleosis (aka 'Mono'),the 'kissing disease'? Mono is no joke; it's a virus that affects the endocrine system. Symptoms nclude fever, sore throat, body aches, exhaustion and enlarged spleen. Read on...

Thyroid Gland: Metabolism and Hormone Health Issues

Thyroid Problems: Source of Numerous Health Problems
The thyroid is a gland in the neck. The thryroid secretes hormones, principally Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine. This hormone regulates metabolism and development. But if something goes wrong, the thyroid can affect the whole system
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Tweens: Understanding is the Key

Tweens: What is a Tween?
Tween is a buzzword that defines the 9-12 year old child, caught be-'tween' childhood and teenager. Lower ages of puberty have caused a social, cultural and educational push-down. We need to understand our tween to best help them.
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Miscarriage and Still-Born Infant: Health Issues for Mom

Stillborn Infant: The Long-Term Physical Effects
I have lost two infants that were almost to the age of viability. This article covers many of the long-term effects of stillborn infant upon the mother, physically.
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Natural Energy and Immunity Boost from Alacer Emergen-C

Emergen-C: Natural Drug-Free Energy Booster and Immunity Builder
Need a boost of energy to make it through the day? Emergen-C is a safe, natural, effective, inexpensive healthy super energy booster.
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