When you form opinions about other people, what do you take into consideration? Until recently, I felt that I was doing the right thing by disregarding external appearances and prioritizing the inner self: personality, character, words and actions, how one treats oneself and others, etc. I took pride in connecting with people in this fashion…
As the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington of 1963 approaches, I look for ways in which we can realize the dream that the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so eloquently shared with our nation. One important thing that comes to mind is allyship. Allyship is a way of being; a commitment to…
There is nothing worse than the empty space that is left after a break up. For weeks, months, or years, you have had someone in your life, someone who shared the good times and the bad, someone who you went to the movies with, went out to dinner with, took home for holidays, etc. That…
Whether you’ll be at home with your spouse for two weeks or two months, your attitude and approach can make all the difference. Here are some guidelines for the most positive experience, in spite of the stressful situation. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as…
When putting together a treatment plan for your child, keep in mind that there is no single treatment that works for everyone. Each person on the autism spectrum is unique, with different strengths and weaknesses. There are no medications that can cure ASD or treat the core symptoms. However, there are medications that can help…
The moment before a break-up, or when love is going sour, a person can already tell that things are not right. You know the behaviors, and you sense the withdrawals. From a man’s point-of-view, you know how it feels when a woman’s love seems as if it is fading. The kisses stop. Affection seems out…
Back into the world of Blues, with an intriguing tune! It’s a musical haven, where Black American people have been able to pour their hearts out, in the midst of pain, and unspeakable sorrow. Along with its musical haven, the color Blue has also been highlighted as a space, where sorrow looms. That’s how we…
Over the past two decades, several studies have been published, which refute much of what we thought we knew about how human eggs are fertilized in the womb. It turns out that the egg is not at all passive, but seems to “choose” the sperm cell that eventually penetrates it and gives it its chromosomes.…
Stress is the silent killer. Life is go, go, go and there’s really no time to reflect. I’ve had my own struggles dealing with stress and as a Naturopathic Doctor, I use what I learned in my own health journey to provide better care to my patients. I’m at a point where I’m able to…
Enhancing your body’s wellbeing Multiple health problems can be resolved by a balanced diet and maintaining appropriate nutritional levels. When any of the essential vitamins and minerals are deficient in our diets, our health and quality of life suffer. Deficiency will impair our body’s ability to absorb and use the food we ingest on a…
