How Animal-Assisted Therapy reduce Pain and improve our Quality of Life [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

For anyone who has ever been in a hospital, gone through the demands of physical therapy, or had a loved one in a nursing home, it goes without saying the experience can be difficult. However, as scientists are starting to discover, using animal-assisted therapy in these and other situations can have a very positive impact … Continue reading How Animal-Assisted Therapy reduce Pain and improve our Quality of Life [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Small Self Care Tips that Can Make a Huge Positive Impact

I can come up with a million reasons why I’m too busy or too tired to do anything for myself. Trust me, I get it. I know we are all engulfed in the craziness of everyday life, but you DESERVE to take care of yourself to! You are important too! Here are some self-care tips […] … Continue reading Small Self Care Tips that Can Make a Huge Positive Impact

Feeling More Anxious This Year? You’re Not Alone

We’re living in times of high anxiety. If you’ve been feeling more anxious in 2018 than last year, it’s not your imagination. A new poll from the American Psychiatric Association found that Americans’ anxiety spiked dramatically over the past year. Participants rated their levels of anxiety in five key areas—health, safety, finances, relationships and politics—and … Continue reading Feeling More Anxious This Year? You’re Not Alone

Ways to ease Seasonal Depression [Infographic]

In the depths of winter, with daylight slipping away before evening and temperatures barely hitting the freezing mark, many couples face a different kind of seasonal change: seasonal affective disorder. The psychological condition known as SAD is characterized as a major depression that arrives in the fall or winter and lifts in the spring or … Continue reading Ways to ease Seasonal Depression [Infographic]

IT’S OFFICIAL: PETS BENEFIT OUR MENTAL HEALTH

A new meta-analysis of 17 academic papers finds evidence that having a pet benefits people with mental health problems. The research also reviews the pet owners’ testimonials, laying out the various ways that pets offer them much-needed solace. Pets provide invaluable support for people with mental health problems. An increasing amount of research is pointing […] … Continue reading IT’S OFFICIAL: PETS BENEFIT OUR MENTAL HEALTH