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This wellness concept has been catching on locally, nationally and globally like wild fire. It is not a fancy, a «new toy»one wants to play with. It is much more. It is a real, true and concrete concept that is rooted in the experience of so many and the research and scientific knowledge of our modern world. It has been defined by the WHO and encompasses the three aspects of who we are: mind (emotional and cognitive), body (physiological and anatomical), and soul (religious). I have yet to talk aboutsoul, which is why this article will tackle the subject. Make no mistake, I am not a religious figure, nor am I a Holy woman trying to inspire or preach or even guide you on your spiritual journey. There are Holy men and women for that. I am also not addressing the type of faith you have, for «to each his own». Rather, this articleis about the power and the benefit of feeding your soul. And that, my friends, happens through religion, prayer and soul searching.

New Year’s Resolutions cannot start with the old you!

            A new year, new (old) promises, new (old) goals, new outlook and…the same you. Ever wonder why our ne year’s resolutions are, for the most part, unmet successfully? If you look at the definition of “resolution”, you will find two interesting meanings. One states that it means you stay “firm” and “steadfast” about decisions you make. The other means “an action to solve a problem”. You see, implied in this word is both solution and mindset. It means you will have the mindset of being “firm” and unwavering in “solving” a problem. So, whatever your problems are, your New Year’s resolutions are set by you to take care of them.

            If you check for the most common resolutions people list, they...

Mothers and Faith

When children are under the mother's eye, she has an opportunity of fashioning their minds aright. Those who are grown up, should often call to mind the good teaching they received when children. Mathew Henry

Wellness is about 6-9 dimensions, depending on what you read. Regardless of your source, one cornerstone of wellness is faith and religion. The conversation of how mothers manage their children’s and family’s nutrition and food, keep an eye on their activities, schooling, clothing and other earthly needs is well known. Today I am hoping to tackle the point of faith and religion, which perhaps, is the most important responsibility of all.

As you well know, children believe more what they see than what they hear, especially as they grow older. They hold us accountable and make us better by forcing us to practice what we preach. They eat how we eat, work how we work, and believe in the same virtues an...

Post-partum depression: A life threatening condition.

There is a taboo, not just in the Middle East, but throughout the world, in discussing depression or any other mental disorder. It is okay to be broken physically. Matter of fact, broken bones, wheelchairs and visible physical diseases generate sympathy from all of us. But a broken brain? The sympathy turns to judgement, ridicule, and contempt. I am not about to discuss the nature of the human mind and its erroneous interpretation of diseases. I simply bring this topic up to paint the background in which post-partum depression, or any depression, exists.

Let me start by defining post-partum depression. There are many ways to express the definition. But I will highlight a few things. It is a MOOD disorder that affect women after childbirth. Mothers suffering from it have feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. These feelings can range from mild to extreme, and can affect her abilities to care for herself,...