A Calming Effect

A Calming Effect is a compilation of my first year of articles, one for each week, that I wrote for a column in one of my local newspapers. My topics range from mine and others' personal experiences, to those of life in general. Each article is supported by one or more scriptures, and most of them include an illustration to further explain the main points. The overall purpose, however, is to teach, inspire, and motivate others to stay encouraged in the Lord because everything will be all right in God's time. During the time that I was writing this column, so many of my readers motivated and encouraged me to continue because they looked forward to my weekly articles. Many others have been led to Christ/recommitted their lives to Christ as a result. Each week, I relied on God to lead me with what He wanted me to tell His people. I chose the title A Calming Effect because when I am around God's creation of water, it brings a peaceful calm over me that is indescribable. When I need a hefty boost of encouragement, my husband and I head to the ocean! The feel of the cool breeze from the water and the beauty of it just mesmerize me. When I look at the ocean, I always say, "How can anyone say there is no God!" Only God could create such a beautiful phenomenon, with such a calming effect. Therefore, my desire is that my weekly devotionals in this book will have a calming effect on those who read them. Each week I ended my articles with this one-liner: "Have a wonderfully blessed week, and never leave home without Him!" This collection of inspirational devotionals ends with an epilogue: "Love Transcends Hate: A Personal Perspective on the Emanuel 9 Massacre." This tragic event shook the globe. Eyes around the world were on Charleston, South Carolina. What dignity displayed in the face of such horrific adversity! I just had to share with the world my emotions and my take on such a tragedy, never to be forgotten.

This manual attempts to provide simple, adequate and evidence-based information to health care professionals in primary health care especially in low- and middle-income countries to be able to provide pharmacological treatment to persons with mental disorders. The manual contains basic principles of prescribing followed by chapters on medicines used in psychotic disorders; depressive disorders; bipolar disorders; generalized anxiety and sleep disorders; obsessive compulsive disorders and panic attacks; and alcohol and opioid dependence. The annexes provide information on evidence retrieval, assessment and synthesis and the peer view process.

A landmark book by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the remarkable effects of water on our health and well-being. Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In BLUE MIND, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with compelling personal stories from top athletes, leading scientists, military veterans, and gifted artists, he shows how proximity to water can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase professional success. BLUE MIND not only illustrates the crucial importance of our connection to water-it provides a paradigm shifting "blueprint" for a better life on this Blue Marble we call home.

The brain is the most complex organ in our body. Indeed, it is perhaps the most complex structure we have ever encountered in nature. Both structurally and functionally, there are many peculiarities that differentiate the brain from all other organs. The brain is our connection to the world around us and by governing nervous system and higher function, any disturbance induces severe neurological and psychiatric disorders that can have a devastating effect on quality of life. Our understanding of the physiology and biochemistry of the brain has improved dramatically in the last two decades. In particular, the critical role of cations, including magnesium, has become evident, even if incompletely understood at a mechanistic level. The exact role and regulation of magnesium, in particular, remains elusive, largely because intracellular levels are so difficult to routinely quantify. Nonetheless, the importance of magnesium to normal central nervous system activity is self-evident given the complicated homeostatic mechanisms that maintain the concentration of this cation within strict limits essential for normal physiology and metabolism. There is also considerable accumulating evidence to suggest alterations to some brain functions in both normal and pathological conditions may be linked to alterations in local magnesium concentration. This book, containing chapters written by some of the foremost experts in the field of magnesium research, brings together the latest in experimental and clinical magnesium research as it relates to the central nervous system. It offers a complete and updated view of magnesiums involvement in central nervous system function and in so doing, brings together two main pillars of contemporary neuroscience research, namely providing an explanation for the molecular mechanisms involved in brain function, and emphasizing the connections between the molecular changes and behavior. It is the untiring efforts of those magnesium researchers who have dedicated their lives to unraveling the mysteries of magnesiums role in biological systems that has inspired the collation of this volume of work.

In this book, Amit Sood, M.D., M.Sc., a Mayo Clinic specialist in stress and resiliency, reveals how the mind's instinctive restlessness and shortsightedness generate stress and anxiety and presents strategies for living a more peaceful life. Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road, or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? Do you feel stressed much of the time and aren't sure how to find peace? This book is based on the highly popular stress management program offered at Mayo Clinic that Dr. Sood developed after two decades of work with tens of thousands of people. Drawing on groundbreaking brain research, Dr. Sood helps you understand the brain's two modes and how an imbalance between them produces unwanted stress. From this basis, you learn skills that will help you: Develop deep and sustained attentionPractice gratitude, compassion and acceptanceLive a meaningful lifeCultivate nurturing relationshipsAchieve your highest potential All of these concepts are weaved into a practical and fun journey that has been tested in numerous scientific studies, with consistently positive results. Take the first step to discover greater peace and joy for you and your loved ones. "Dr. Sood has put together a simple, secular and structured program that is anchored in science, is free of rituals and dogmas, and is accessible to everyone. This book can change your life." -- Dr. Andrew Weil "An important innovative approach to well-being, one we all should know about." -- Dr. Daniel Goleman

How to Create a Calming Nursery to Help Your Baby Sleep Are you a new parent struggling to get your baby to sleep through the night? Look no further! "How to Create a Calming Nursery to Help Your Baby Sleep" is the ultimate guide to transforming your baby's nursery into a peaceful and soothing environment that promotes restful sleep. With expert tips and practical advice, this short read book will equip you with all the knowledge you need to create the perfect sleep sanctuary for your little one. Table of Contents: 1. Choose a Soft Color Palette 2. Use Dim Lighting 3. Install Blackout Curtains 4. Choose Comfortable Bedding 5. Minimize Clutter 6. Organize with Storage Solutions 7. Keep Toys to a Minimum 8. Choose Soothing Decor 9. Add a Nature-Inspired Mobile 10. Hang Soft Curtains or Drapes 11. Create a White Noise Background 12. Experiment with Different Sounds 13. Invest in a Comfortable Rocking Chair 14. Add Soft Pillows and Cushions 15. Keep the Room Temperature Comfortable 16. Use a Room Thermometer 17. Invest in a Good Quality Crib Mattress 18. Choose a Breathable Mattress 19. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine 20. Include Activities like Bathing and Massage 21. Ensure Proper Ventilation 22. Use a Fan or Air Purifier 23. Keep the Nursery Clean 24. Regularly Dust and Vacuum 25. Consider Aromatherapy 26. Use Essential Oil Diffusers 27. Personalize the Space 28. Display Meaningful Artwork 29. Ensure Safety Measures 30. Anchor Furniture to the Wall 31. Use Cordless Window Coverings 32. Seek Professional Advice if Needed 33. Frequently Asked Questions 34. Have Questions / Comments? 35. In this book, you will learn the importance of choosing a soft color palette for the nursery, as well as how to use dim lighting and install blackout curtains to create a calming atmosphere. You will discover the benefits of comfortable bedding and how to minimize clutter to promote a sense of tranquility. Organizing with storage solutions and keeping toys to a minimum will help create a peaceful space for your baby to sleep. The book also delves into the importance of choosing soothing decor, such as a nature-inspired mobile This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents How to Create a Calming Nursery to Help Your Baby Sleep Choose a Soft Color Palette Use Dim Lighting Install Blackout Curtains Choose Comfortable Bedding Minimize Clutter Organize with Storage Solutions Keep Toys to a Minimum Choose Soothing Decor Add a Nature-Inspired Mobile Hang Soft Curtains or Drapes Create a White Noise Background Experiment with Different Sounds Invest in a Comfortable Rocking Chair Add Soft Pillows and Cushions Keep the Room Temperature Comfortable Use a Room Thermometer Invest in a Good Quality Crib Mattress Choose a Breathable Mattress Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine Include Activities like Bathing and Massage Ensure Proper Ventilation Use a Fan or Air Purifier Keep the Nursery Clean Regularly Dust and Vacuum Consider Aromatherapy Use Essential Oil Diffusers Personalize the Space Display Meaningful Artwork Ensure Safety Measures Anchor Furniture to the Wall Use Cordless Window Coverings Seek Professional Advice if Needed Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Eat your way to increased energy, balanced emotions, and an overall state of calm and relaxation. In Ayurvedic medicine there are said to be three main energies that affect our mind: • sattva, the state of contentment and calm; • rajas, the state of reactivity and excitability; and • tamas, the dull, slow, and stagnant state of mind. The good news is that there are direct ways of bringing these states into balance through what we eat. The recipes in this book are simple, seasonal, and delicious, while bringing the traditional foods of Ayurveda into the modern kitchen.Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind uncovers the true potential of food to heal not only our bodies, but our minds too.