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  "Rebuilding from rock bottom begins by addressing basic needs, finding safety, fostering connections, building self-esteem, and unlocking personal potential—a journey of resilience guided by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs." - Michael Corthell When life throws us into the depths of despair, it can feel overwhelming and impossible to regain our footing. However, by turning to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs , we can find a roadmap to guide us on the journey of recovery. Maslow's theory suggests that human needs can be categorized into a hierarchical structure, and by addressing each level in order, we can rebuild our lives and find a sense of balance. At the foundation of Maslow's pyramid lies physiological needs. These are the basic requirements for survival, such as food, water, and shelter. When hitting rock bottom, it is crucial to ensure these needs are met. Seek support networks , such as friends, family, or local organizations that can provide temporary assist

The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself. by Michael Corthell Your subconscious mind, the very gullible part of your mind that will believe anything you tell it, is there to inspire and guide you. It controls your heart, circulation of blood, regulates your digestive, takes in, (and believes everything) and releases information. It also controls all the processes and functions of your body and it basically knows the answers to all your body's problems. It guards your life and restores you to health. It never sleeps or rests, it is active and working for you 24/7. The best part? You can tell it what to do! So why not use it? Healing yourself is strongly connected with others. Healing begins through loving your neighbors and forgiving your enemies.   Your subconscious has made your body what it is and, therefore, can recreate it — it knows how to heal, through positive thought. Healing is a partnership. Healing begins

Robert Sapolsky on Socio-Economic Inequality: The Haves and Have Nots  Summary: People have known for a long time that socioeconomic status correlates with all sorts of measures of health.  In the United States, you look at the five percent wealthiest and the five percent poorest and there is a 25-year difference in life expectancy . That is dramatic, and you find that in every westernized society. [But] not as extreme as in the US but it is there.  There was a simple explanation that poor people cannot afford to go to the doctor, but if you look at countries with universal health care and there is that same relationship between economic status and health. So, then you say poor people are living next door to toxic waste dumps they're living in dangerous neighborhoods they don't have the money to go to health clubs they don't have the money to buy healthy foods.  If you do careful studies and lifestyle risk factors and protective factors only explain about one-third of the

by Michael Corthell Being healthy takes more than just eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away. It has been shown that having a healthy immune system requires a balanced diet, good daily rest, exercise and just having a positive lifestyle. Knowing that we need to eat the right foods is common sense but the devil, as always, is in the details. What foods are best for us? Some of our nutritional needs are specific to the individual, because of a unique make-up and lifestyle, but there are commonalities. (RECOMMENDED You can eat right for a healthy life if you choose to. Take a look at the book that can set you on the right path: How Not to Die by Michael Greger, M.D.) The immune system protects us from illness and disease. We can do many things to keep our immune system at it's best. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is important to every system in the body, and the immune system relies heavily on water (as a vehicle) in both in the lymphatic system and blood vessel

“The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.” ― Robert Frost There really is a fountain of youth. It is contained within your mind, and resides with your talents, and the creativity you bring to life. “The wisest are the most annoyed at the loss of time.” ― Dante Alighieri

  Love yourself enough to live a healthy, happy lifestyle. “I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.”  – Voltaire

Not everybody is super-smart, but every body is. And it will heal itself if you let it. “Everything is within your power, and your power is within you.” ― Janice Trachtman,   Catching What Life Throws at You: Inspiring True Stories of Healing  

The secret of a blissful happy life consists of practicing laughter, silence, breathing and meditation  

Mindful Breathing  does three things; captures oxygen, provides focus and reduces stress. by Michael Corthell At a marina, not far from where I sit writing this article, a message is displayed on their roadside marquee. It says, ''EXHALE, You're Home.'' That says it all as far as our society's stress and health issues are concerned. People work, are all up tight and they feel that they cannot 'breathe' until they are on vacation. What has to happen is that we all have to learn to breathe mindfully to reduce their stress all of the time. It is best not to wait until you must control your breathing.  Don't wait until you're extremely stressed out, in a panic or an arguement before minding your breath. Be prepared through practice. ''Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.''    —L. Frank Baum, Author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Mindful, (controlled) breathing not only helps your body functioning

“Inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened.” ― Terry Pratchett I look in the mirror and see a worn reflection, some wrinkles and some gray hair, but they are nothing. I am the same boy my mother used to kiss. “Age is a hell of a price to pay for wisdom” ― George Carlin