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Are you someone who starts doing something and then goes on to another thing, then another, without completing anything you’ve started? (kinda like “disorganized multi-tasking”)

When we find ourselves jumping from one thing to another without completing anything, a little voice comes in and says “oh my! I must have adult Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.)!”

We don’t give credit to the fact that there is plenty of reason why we feel scattered, because there is:

– sooo much to do

– sooo many responsibilities

– sooo little time in which to do things

The overwhelm can sendya spinnin’!

Consider this.

It might not be that you are lacking in your attention to matters, it might just be that you are lacking in intention.

When we feel overwhelmed with responsibility and a long “to-do” list, it’s easy to just want to get through the day and nothing more.

Not having meaning or intention connected to daily tasks can set the stage for scattered and unfocused activity.

Making a conscious intention for everything we do is a great way to counteract what we think might be A.D.D.

For example, fixing a meal for yourself and family. An intention would be “to nourish and feed the body”.

But it’s not always easy having enough focused awareness to make an intention for each activity.

Here are some steps to create focused awareness in your life:

– ground the physical body to the earth – a simple bouncing up and down on the heels can do that

– create conscious reminders next to each item on your “to-do” list with the intention and purpose behind each task

– make each thought a prayer, an active intention (not a beseeching prayer) until it becomes a habit

There are actually a few (YL) essential oils that can help with this too:

– Valor

– Grounding

– Clarity

– Frankincense

Want a powerful experience to help you overcome I.D.D.?

Use one or more of these essential oils daily, applying them in the morning as you state your conscious intent and prayer for the day.

Essential oils can amplify intention and prayer.

Try putting these on along with your socks and shoes, state your intentions, connect with the meaning of each item on your agenda, and have a focused, smooth, and productive day!

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Mental health? Okay, I know you don’t have have schizophrenia or depression or any of that stuff! Fine. The tips I’m about to give have nothing to do with your having any apparent mental illness. It basically has to do with utilizing some simple everyday opportunities to optimize the biological process that control your mental health. Understanding that almost all of your daily activities will in some way affect – positively or negatively – your mental will make you appreciate the tips given below.

Maintaining a joyful disposition

Yes, even in the face of daunting challenges or traumatic experiences. When faced with such situations seek out those activities that you derive joy from. Learn to take a break from the frantic, ulcer inducing rat race. Engage in some pleasurable activity with your friend or family. Remember throwing temper tantrum at everyone especially those that are not even the cause of your anger can actually exacerbate the feeling of despair and perhaps increase the likelihood of a depressive illness. Indeed, a moody disposition, especially when protracted my trigger some conditions such as depression.

Exercise

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, the effect of exercise in maintaining your heart, blood pressure, shedding those extra fats and perhaps extending your life span. But is there any link between exercise and mental health? An emphatic yes is my answer. Studies after studies have shown that good aerobic exercises like swimming, jogging or brisk walking can, apart from improving your sense of well being, cause the release of certain chemicals in the brain. These chemicals, structurally similar to opioids have been found invoke a feeling of euphoria, thus attenuating that feeling of despair, and can as well reduce stress, both of which are major factors that contribute to mental illness.

Nutrition

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, all in their correct proportion can have a profound effect on your mental health. For instance, dietary protein when broken down to tryptophan is an essential substrate for the neurotransmitter (chemical substance that facilitates communication between cells in the brain) serotonin. Being an essential amino acid, it must be supplied in the diet. A deficiency of serotonin has been implicated in certain depressive illness. Indeed some of the drugs used for depression work by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Likewise certain fats known as omega 3 fatty acids have also been linked – though inconclusively – to the level of serotonin and some symptoms of bipolar disorder (a mood disorder having the representations of both mania and depression).

These tips listed above may seem rather simple and unimportant, but you will be amazed at the results you’ll get once you try to implement them. The key to taking care of mental health is being happy and in control of our lives. Once we know how to take control, we are able to cope with any and all situations that come our way. Being happy is not just a one-time event – it is a lifestyle. Stay positive always.

Ekpen Amadasu is a pharmacist with a passion for mental health. Details on how the above tips affect your mental health as well as other great tips can be found at his site [http://www.ekpenhealthissues.info/]

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Your golden retriever is a member of the family. That is why your golden retriever’s health is so important. This guide is meant to address the basic health issues for this noble breed of dog.

The most common golden retriever health issues tend to be inherited. Since these common health problems are genetically related, they have been made more common by bad breeding. Over-breeding or for profit breeding can also make these problems worse in individual goldens. Hip or elbow dysplasia is caused by degeneration of the joints. These conditions make it more and more difficult for your golden to move around. They can be detected early in life (4-9 months) when a puppy’s bones are growing by taking x-rays. If your dog’s x-rays indicate a greater likelihood for hip dysplasia, inquire into preventative measures that can be taken to reduce its effects. Heart and eye problems can also trouble goldens; cataracts being the most common. Cancer is the number one cause of death of goldens. Appropriate screening of a puppy’s parents prior to breeding, is the best way to avoid these ailments. A good breeder will have documentation verifying the health of his/her dogs: Hip, knee, and heart certification of the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). A breeder may also have CERF eye certification.

An annual checkup with the vet, is the first thing you should do to protect your golden retriever’s health. A golden should be given the right vaccinations to stave off the most prevalent infectious diseases. Also physical checkups should assess your golden for early indications of common health problems. This is a good time to talk with the veterinarian about any questions and concerns you may have.

What should you be feeding your golden retriever? Lately, there has been more and more concern with commercial dog food. Little or poor meat and plenty of preservatives and chemicals, are a concern for many owners. The healthiest diet for goldens is raw meat and bones, such as chicken, beef, and other meats. Cooked meat can be OK, but don’t overdo it. It can also help to find some veggies and grains your dog will eat for added nutrition. Be careful with overfeeding as goldens can be susceptible to obesity. Obesity causes more stress on the joints which is why it is important to keep your golden at a healthy weight.

Believe it or not, vitamin and mineral supplements can also bolster golden retriever health. Sometimes, common health issues can be prevented, delayed, or improved. Goldens have sensitive senses of taste and smell, and often don’t like taking supplements and pills. Crushing pills and mixing the grains with peanut butter, or another food might help. Sometimes, pills in the form of flavored chewables work better. Holding your golden’s mouth closed while the pill disintegrates can work when all else fails.

Golden retrievers that socialize with other dogs are typically more likely to be plagued with fleas. Fleas bother most dogs at one time or another. Fleas can infect your golden with diseases and parasites. Regularly ‘deworming’ your golden is a good idea. Fleas harm your golden’s skin especially because of constant scratching. Even after the flea poison does its job, the itching can continue for your dog. At the first sign of fleas, such as scratching, look over your golden’s coat. Treat as soon as possible if you find a flea. Treating every flea season is something some owners do, and don’t forget to treat all of your animals each time if you have more than one pet. The right dog shampoo can improve your dog’s coat and skin.

Laurence Burrows is a golden retriever lover, and trainer. For more great tips on Golden Retriever Health, visit http://www.loyalgoldenretriever.com.

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