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Phototherapy, Photographic Therapy, Therapeutic Photography–Yes, it’s Real!
Posted by: | CommentsAfter the article, “Posing naked for a women’s magazine felt brave and shocking,” by Melissa Whitworth came out in the UK’s version of Glamour magazine, the photographic therapy (phototherapy, therapeutic photography) topic has risen in photography forums world-wide. In fact, the very next day, I was called by a journalist and psychologist Clara Soares from the largest, weekly Portuguese newsmagazine Visão (www.visao.pt) for some photos and answered some interview questions.
The next day, I noticed the topic on one photography and model forum and as I engaged in the conversation, one female photographer said “…but I think that saying photography is therapy IS psycho-babble.”
Photography as therapy is not psycho-babble. I can tell you stories after stories, like the young woman, a former military police sergeant in the U.S. Army whose ex-husband used to beat her. For more on this, please go here.
The Benefits of Cooking With Organic Grapeseed Oil
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it comes to choosing a healthy oil for the purpose of cooking, several choices probably come to mind. Olive oil is known to be heart healthy oil due to its antioxidants and high concentration of monounsaturated fats, but it has a relatively low smoke point, making it a poor choice for recipes that require high heat. Canola oil, also high in monounsaturates, is another good choice that can readily withstand high temperature cooking. But there’s another healthy oil out there that’s often forgotten when it comes to cooking options and that’s organic grapeseed oil. What are the health benefits of grapeseed oil and why should you consider using it as a cooking oil? Read More→
A Disturbing New Cause of Female Infertility
Posted by: | CommentsApproximately two million women in this country will experience problems conceiving a child. This can be a frustrating problem for many couples who are happily married and have the sincere desire to add a child to their home. While there are a variety of reasons for female infertility, a disturbing new study shows that common chemicals in the environment and in household products may significantly affect fertility in women who long to give birth to a child of their own. Read More→
Four Fabulous Foods for Better Heart Health
Posted by: | CommentsHeart disease is the most common killer of both men and women in this country. It might surprise you to learn that heart disease contributes to four out of every ten deaths in the United States. Although genetics play a role in whether a not a person gets heart disease, lifestyle factors are also of critical importance. One of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease is to eat a heart healthy diet. Making your diet heart healthy doesn’t always require a major overhaul. Making subtle changes and substitutions to your regular diet can sometimes be enough to reduce your odds of developing heart disease. Here are four healthy foods for the heart you can easily add to your diet to reap the benefits of a healthier ticker. Read More→
Can Exercise Relieve the Symptoms of Depression?
Posted by: | CommentsIf you suffer from depression, you know it can impact almost every area of your life, making it difficult to sleep at night and even more difficult to get out of bed in the morning. To help solve the problem, some people turn to prescription antidepressants which can cause side effects almost as bad as the symptoms of depression itself Read More→
The Tasty Health Benefits of Black Tea
Posted by: | CommentsGreen tea seems to have become the darling of the health world and for good reason. Studies show that the catechins found in green tea may have some highly beneficial health properties, but don’t let black tea get pushed to the back burner. Black tea appears to have some benefits of its own. What are the health benefits of drinking black tea? Read More→
