Stress and How to Lower It

Updated 25 February 2022 under Health Guides.

You know when you’re stressed out – your body feels tired and your thoughts are spinning. It can also help to know why your body reacts that way, and what you can do about […]

Read more »

Reiki

Updated 9 September 2022 under Health Guides.

Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words. Rei means “universal power” and Ki means “life force energy.” Practitioners of Reiki believe that life force energy flows through all living […]

Read more »
yoga-pose

Yoga

Updated 3 November 2021 under Health Guides.

Yoga has been practiced for several thousands of years, and it has recently become very popular with teens. Yoga classes are now offered at gyms, studios, community centers, schools, and […]

Read more »
girl looking up

What should I do to increase my energy levels?

Updated 21 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Here are some smart tips that will help to improve your energy levels: Eat three nutritious meals a day and 2-3 healthy snacks in between: Food is your body’s fuel, […]

Read more »
depressed girl

My parents have no respect for me and talk about about me behind my back. My grades are down and I feel depressed, too. What should I do?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

My parents have no respect for me or my feelings. They talk quietly about me behind my back, but I hear the names they call me. My grades are going […]

Read more »

Deep Breathing Exercises

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Deep breathing is a type of exercise that makes you aware of your breathing so when you inhale (take in air) through your nose, the breath is long and slow […]

Read more »
girl and parents

Dealing with Divorce and Separation

Updated 11 February 2021 under Health Guides.

If your parents are recently separated or divorced, you are probably dealing with a lot of changes in your family life. Things may feel like they’re changing even if it’s been […]

Read more »
girl balancing books on head

Test Anxiety

Updated 28 April 2020 under Health Guides.

You’re about to take your mid-term and suddenly you can’t remember what you studied. Your hands feel sweaty and your stomach begins to hurt. Do you have a bad case […]

Read more »
girl crying

I cut myself. How do I get help without telling my parents?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Making a decision to stop self-injuring is a big first step. Remember that learning healthier ways to handle intense feelings will take time. The key to recovering is to get […]

Read more »
stressed girl

Is being stressed out a symptom of being bipolar?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that has gained a lot of attention in the past few years, but it’s actually quite rare. It’s marked by episodes of being extremely […]

Read more »