Monday, March 1, 2010
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inner Beauty: Keeping Mentally Healthy
I encourage you to listen to "Removing The Stigma" if you have not heard it yet. We shared some very personal stories and talked about the importance of seeking help. Danielle and I would like to thank Melanie for her bravery in sharing her brother's story. It means so much to us that women are willing to share their life stories with us and all who listen to "Uncorked." We did pledge to list some helpful links to sites that provide information on dealing with mood disorders. If you have any questions or would like to share your own story, feel free to email us.
- American Psychiatric Association: www.psych.org (703)907-7300
- Health 24 (info on mental health): www.health24.com
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (an alternative or supplement to medication, in treating mood disorders) Lindsay Kiriakos, MD 310-473-9580 LKiriakos@hotmail.com
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America (self help info): www.helpguide.org/mental/anxiety_self_help.htm
- Depression Is Real: http://www.depressionisreal.org/?gclid=CIrW0KXCnZgCFQ9Jagod_jfNnw
- Loma Linda Behavioral Health: https://lomalindahealth.org/sem/bmc/youth-services/index.php?gclid=CIHoj7nCnZgCFQ9Jagod_jfNnw
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks: http://www.anxietypanic.com/
- Treating anxiety naturally: http://www.doctoryourself.com/anxiety.html
- Info on SSRI's and other mood disorder medication: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete-publication.shtml
Monday, January 19, 2009
You Are Not Alone..
Sunday, January 18, 2009
A Christmas Carol: True Femme Style
Do you see what I see?
Staring back at me stupid mirror.
Do you see what I see?
Some rolls, some flab
Stretch marks here to there
And a butt so big it's not fair
And a butt so big it's not fair.
Said the pretty girl to her bathroom mirror,
Do you see what I see?
Staring back at me stupid mirror.
Do you see what I see?
gray hairs, fine lines
dark circles under my eyes
with cottage cheese dimpling my thighs
with cottage cheese dimpling my thighs
Said the pretty girl to her bathroom mirror,
Do you see what I see?
Staring back at me stupid mirror,
Do you see what I see?
I'm fat, I'm ugly
Someone help me please
My boobs are halfway to my knees
My boobs are halfway to my knees
Said TrueFemme to the lovely girl,
Listen to what we say.
We're gonna help you change, lovey girl.
Listen to what we say.
You're beautiful, you're gorgeous
You don't see what the world sees
We will bring you confidence and might
We will bring you confidence and might!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Little Beauties Need Our Recognition Too!
Sometimes, beauty is right in front of our eyes but we are too busy to stop and take the time to see it. This was the case for me this morning. Above all else that I do in life, I am a mother. My little ones are growing fast and quite often I have to remind myself to stop and admire the beauty that is a child. Case in point: My three year old has suddenly taken a liking to dancing and signing. She picks up lyrics at an amazing rate and loves to dance around the house performing them for me. This morning, she was acting up and I realized that all she was trying to do was get my attention. We spent a good hour singing and dancing. Then, she asked if mommy would let her sing for the camera. How could I deny her this request. Of course, once I had the camera on, she got a tad shy and I had to accompany her. I will cherish this little clip forever!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Scrub Your Way To Glowing Skin
With the horrible state of everybody's financial well being, right now, it might be smart to skip the indulgences. You do not have to skip the body scrub, however! Just make your own with the following recipes. Store the mixture in Mason Jars or even Tupperware! :
1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup almond or olive oil
- dash of cinnamon
- 5 drops of vanilla extract
- Orange essential oil (found in any health food store.)
Salty Wench
1 cup of sea salt- 1/2 cup olive oil
- any essential oil (my favorites are lemongrass, lavender or peppermint)