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GUEST OPINION: Substance abuse and parenting

GUEST OPINION: Substance abuse and parenting | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
The Press Democrat recently reported on the sentencing of the Penngrove couple who were convicted of abusing their 6-week-old baby (“Eleven years for abused baby's mom,” Feb. 22).
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Too many times substance abuse tears families apart.  This is especially true when substance abuse effects parenting.  This article talks about this and how parents can reform broken bonds due to substance abuse.  For more information on substance abuse counseling, please click here

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April 9, 2013 11:25 AM
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11 Ways To Boost Your Energy With Food

11 Ways To Boost Your Energy With Food | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
By Amy O'Connor When Health magazine asked what nutrition topic you need help with right now, the response was unanimous: eating for energy!
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Looking for holistic advice on what foods you should be eating more of?   Well this might not be the article for you then.   The holistic nursing tips found here suggest guidelines on how to eat and when to eat it.   Very good advice if you are looking to enhance your diet.   For more holistic health care advice please see our webpage.

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April 9, 2013 10:58 AM
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Which Old-Fashioned Stress Remedies Really Work?

Which Old-Fashioned Stress Remedies Really Work? | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Chances are, if you searched your office building, you'd find a dusty, old stress ball.
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Looking for some quick and effective stress relief tools?  We normally allow our stress to slowly build up like a stress pressure cooker until we eventually blow.   Lets try to avoid that with these old fashioned stress reducing tips.    For more about stress management please go to our webpage.

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All in the ADHD family: Diagnosis in kids can spotlight parents' own condition

All in the ADHD family: Diagnosis in kids can spotlight parents' own condition | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
By Linda Carroll, Kate Snow and Meghan Frank, NBC News As a little girl, Bonnie Ihme had big plans. Bright and artistically talented, she dreamed of becoming an architect. But the older she got, the more distant that dream seemed.
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Can ADHD be inherited?  Could a parent pass their ADHD down to their child?    A good article suggests that it could be.   Parents who have Attention deficit disorder can pass it down to their children.   For more information on adhd counseling, please feel free to go to our site.

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Yahoo! Shine - Women's Lifestyle | Healthy Living and Fashion Blogs

Yahoo! Shine - Women's Lifestyle | Healthy Living and Fashion Blogs | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
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Great article for those who do not know what chemical foods addictives pose the biggest threat to our health.    Holistic nutritionists warn against eating foods with any of these 9 unhealthy ingredients.    For more holistic nursing advice, you should visit our webpage.

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LOOK: 14 Healthy (And Delicious) Breakfast Ideas

LOOK: 14 Healthy (And Delicious) Breakfast Ideas | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
John Gunther once wrote, "All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast." We at Healthy Living happen to agree -- a good breakfast can set the tone for your day and positively influence your health.
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We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day so we might want to make it the most nutritional one as well!   This article has 15 breakfasts you should try to boost your mornings!   For more on health care coaching go to our website.

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April 8, 2013 12:36 PM
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Do We Need a Health Revolution?

Do We Need a Health Revolution? | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
We are raising a generation of Americans who don't know their way around a kitchen or how to prepare a meal from scratch. That is why I have invited everyone to join me in an Eat-In tomorrow, April 7.
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Do you think we need a health care revolution?   Or do we simply need to get everyone informed on the latest health care news?    As it turns out many people do not know the basics.    Continuing healthcare education is needed.    For more on health care education please go to our site.

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20 Reasons To Love Mindfulness (According To Science)

20 Reasons To Love Mindfulness (According To Science) | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Oh mindfulness meditation, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways.
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Excellent read on the benefits of mindfulness meditation.   As it turns out this form of meditation can have surprising good benefits on not only your mental health but your physical health as well.    It is alway interesting to see how the body follows the mind.   For more on meditation courses, you might want to take a look at our site.

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April 4, 2013 1:28 PM
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Patient Experience | Healthcare Quality Improvement

Patient Experience | Healthcare Quality Improvement | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Anxiety service mapping charts patient anxiety levels by identifying each
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Very Interesting article with deep insights into the patient experience in health care. We often forget about our patient's levels of anxiety when they enter the health care system. This article provides keen insights and should be read by all health care professionals. www.aihcp.org

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A video presentation on the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. This short video highlights the key concepts that describe the AIHCP. Hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions, please email us at: info@aihcp.org


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April 4, 2013 12:40 PM
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6 Shortcuts To Inner Peace

6 Shortcuts To Inner Peace | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
The morning is a critical time for setting the tone of your day. You can start out of the gate frenzied, frantic, and flummoxed or confident, cheerful, and calm. Which way sounds more appealing to you?
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There is no better way to manage stress and to achieve inner peace.   When you are at peace, stress does not bother you.   It can affect how you wake up.   It can affect your body and your mind.   So please try these 6 tips to help with your inner peace.   For more tips on how to manage stress please take some time and visit our site.

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April 4, 2013 12:24 PM
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Avoid These 6 Dinner Mistakes

Avoid These 6 Dinner Mistakes | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
While breakfast and lunch are often consumed alone or on the go, dinner is the most likely to be a group activity.
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How often do you make these mistakes at the dinner table?   Health care coaching offers plenty of good dietary advice.    If you want to lose weight and keep it off, just follow simply health coaching guidelines like these half a dozen dinner mistakes.    For more on health care coaching courses please visit our website.

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April 3, 2013 3:45 PM
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Low vitamin D levels can give you cancer and increase your risk of death

Low vitamin D levels can give you cancer and increase your risk of death | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Low vitamin D levels can give you cancer and increase your risk of death
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

Vitamin D is so important to our overall good health and well-being. Over the past several years much has been written about this important vitamin (which really isn't a vitamin) and its effects on our genes and the role it plays in disease and wellness. This is an excellent article that provides some very interesting statistics that you will want to know about. Highly recommened that you read it and take your Vitamin D or get plenty of sunshine!

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April 9, 2013 11:58 AM
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Arggggh! American workers are at a breaking point

Arggggh! American workers are at a breaking point | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
The economy is supposed to be in recovery mode, but you wouldn't know it by the grunts and groans coming from the next cubicle. A whopping 8...
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Is your workplace stress beginning to get to you?   Are you experiencing the tell tale signs of being stressed out?   Perhaps you can positively identify your stress triggers with this article and start to reduce stress immediately.   If you want more stress advice please feel free to check out our page.

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April 9, 2013 11:09 AM
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Be Here Now: 3 Exercises For Being More Present

Be Here Now: 3 Exercises For Being More Present | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
You may want to do just one of these exercises or try them all. Just like anything, the key to building your awareness and present moment consciousness is consistency.
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Good meditation advice!   In this article there are 3 quick and easy exercises that you can do.    Do not be afraid to try all of them in your daily meditation.    For more information about meditation you need to visit our site.

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April 8, 2013 3:52 PM
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Five Steps to Minimize Stress

Five Steps to Minimize Stress | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
The effects of unresolved stress are cumulative. Find how out to prevent if from destroying your health.
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A good article that provides interesting and meaningful steps to dealing more effectively with stress. The author emphasizes visualization techniques and being forgiving and grateful. A more emotions based approach to stress management is provided. Highly recommended. What are some of the ways you handle stress? To learn more about stress and stress management consulting, click here: stress management #stressmanagement

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Nurses, Use Your Voices for Better Patient Care | NurseTogether

Nurses, Use Your Voices for Better Patient Care | NurseTogether | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Nurses as the largest health care population should use their voice to have a better and improved patient care. Make your move now for health care changes.
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Are you a nurse who is trying to provide better education and care for your patient?   If so then you might want to read this article from nursetogether.com.    Patient education is a key part in the health care process.    The more you give to your patient the better their recovery will be.   For more on nurse patient education, go to our site.

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April 8, 2013 1:30 PM
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The 10 Best Yoga Poses For Stress Relief (PHOTOS)

The 10 Best Yoga Poses For Stress Relief (PHOTOS) | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Maintaining a yoga practice can be a great way to reduce stress, stay in shape and calm the mind.
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Looking for ways to reduce stress?   In today's business world everyone is looking for stress management advice.    Maybe you can do two things at once?   This article suggests yoga for stress relief.   For more information on stress management courses, you should try our website.

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April 8, 2013 12:46 PM
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How to Release Stress Through EFT

How to Release Stress Through EFT | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
In this vlog I will lead you through a tapping session that will lessen your stress and help you feel physically and mentally calmer. As you tap on the specific meridians, I will guide you to address certain emotions that come up around your stress.
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Great article on how we can release stress via EFT.   EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique is like acupressure for the psychie.    By stimulating your energy points in your body you can unblock your fears, stop negative behaviors and even use it for stress reduction!   Tapping as it is nicknamed is a growing field.   If you want to learn more about other alternative health care fields you can always visit our webpage.  

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5 Tasty April Superfoods

5 Tasty April Superfoods | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Still shaking off those winter doldrums and getting into the swing of spring? It's time to celebrate, with the season's best offerings: fresh produce, of course!
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Just in time for spring!   It is a list of 5 holistic superfoods you need to try.   These foods are perfect to wake up your digestive system from their winter slumber.   For more on holistic nursing courses and holistic health care in general please visit our site. 

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April 8, 2013 11:30 AM
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5 Health Risks You Shouldn't Take

5 Health Risks You Shouldn't Take | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
By Dr. Mehmet Oz The great thing about science: Constant new discoveries have the potential to help us live longer, healthier lives.
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Dr. Oz gives us good insight on several health care risks we should not be taking!    Often a more natural holistic nursing approach should be the path we take when it comes to our health care.    Sometimes if you cannot pronounce the word, should you be putting it in your body?   For more on holistic health care please check out our site.

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April 4, 2013 12:56 PM
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Rejecting Addiction Over and Over Again

Rejecting Addiction Over and Over Again | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
It's been 24 years since I used vodka like aspirin -- to numb my pain. In fact, I've been sober 22 years more than I drank, since I quit before I was old enough to buy the stuff.
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Fantasy addiction counseling advice!   I like hearing stories about people who can break away from their addictions.   24 years since a drink is a huge accomplishment.   For more substance abuse counseling advice like the type that is found in this article, please feel free to go to our webpage.  

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10 Signs You're Burnt Out

10 Signs You're Burnt Out | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
Looking back, it's obvious that my lifestyle wasn't sustainable. But back then, I wore my workaholism like a badge of honor. The way I saw it, I had an awesome job and would work as hard as it took to do well.
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Suffering from burn out can be a potentially career threatening stress situation.    That is why learning about stress management is important to our professional careers.   Far too often we allow our stress to rule our lives.   We do not take vacations.   We do not find time away from our jobs.   If you have any of these signs, you might need help.   For more on stress management advice, please go here.

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'FRANKENFOODS': What The Food Industry Doesn't Want You To Know

'FRANKENFOODS': What The Food Industry Doesn't Want You To Know | AIHCP Magazine, Articles & Discussions | Scoop.it
The sustainability of our planet, our health, and our food supply are inextricably linked. The ecology of eating -- the importance of what you put on your fork -- has never been more critical to our survival as a nation or as a species.
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Great article on what is really in our foods.   Honestly it scared me a bit reading about how many different chemicals are hidden in our food sources.  Holistic nursing suggests we try and get our foods as closest to natural as possible to increase our overall health.   For more information about holistic nursing go here.

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The Resurrection Narratives

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The Resurrection Narratives
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An excellent article for Christian Counselors and Christian Apolgetics alike.  It talks about the supposed discrepencies of the resurrection narratives and offers insight regarding the validity of the stories.  What matters most is the fact the resurrection happened.  Minor details from five or six different sources does not derail the event--the primary event--he is risen.  This article offers excellent counter arguments to skeptics and atheists who deny the historic reality of Christ's death.  If you are interested in learning more about christian counseling, then click here

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An excellent article for Christian Counselors and Christian Apolgetics alike.  It talks about the supposed discrepencies of the resurrection narratives and offers insight regarding the validity of the stories.  What matters most is the fact the resurrection happened.  Minor details from five or six different sources does not derail the event--the primary event--he is risen.  This article offers excellent counter arguments to skeptics and atheists who deny the historic reality of Christ's death.  If you are interested in learning more about christian counseling, then click here