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By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Columnist We all feel it. The world is changing and shifting, unlike any other time, even through two World Wars. We are all aware of the many challenges, outlined through the media, so there is no need ...

By Annan Boodram Contributing Columnist Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D, author of The Self-Esteem Workbook, describes healthy self-esteem as a realistic, appreciative opinion of oneself — that is independent of externals that the marketplace values, such as wealth, education, health, status ...

By Dr. Brian Bressler Guest Contributor Many people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis have expressed interest in trying medical marijuana (cannabis) to manage their symptoms. Others have simply engaged in the practice on their own, without seeking their doctor’s ...

By Annan Boodram Contributing Columnist Stress is a normal reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well, but multiple, daily challenges can push you beyond your ability to cope. ...

By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Columnist Here we are again. If you are reading this message, you are truly blessed. You are one of those, fortunate enough to be looking forward to the week ahead. Even though the Coronavirus has been ...

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience” — Ralph Waldo Emerson By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Columnist In a world, where instant gratification is expected, being patient is almost seen as a last resort. However, it is in the ...

“Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit” — Bernard Williams By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Columnist In these unusually-challenging times, it is critical that we activate our human spirit and choose, whether we will overcome the Corona ...

By Annan Boodram Guest Contributor Panic, fear, uncertainty, anxiety, stress, depression, hopelessness, helplessness, cabin fever, frustration, disconnection, isolation, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood swings, inability to relax, feeling overwhelmed, and loneliness, are among mental health issues, related to the novel coronavirus pandemic. ...

By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Columnist As we all experience the overwhelming challenges with the Coronavirus pandemic, it is evident that one of the side-effects to be conquered, is stress, that ever-present enemy during challenging times. Donald Tubesing, a stress-management expert, ...

By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Columnist Last Thursday, March 26, was the 124th birthday of my beloved grandmother, who raised me, from I was three-years-old. If she was alive today, she would be heard saying, “Out of evil, cometh forth good.” While ...