Teenage Grief: It’s Not Just a Phase
June rolls around and, ready or not, here comes high school graduation. The day has finally arrived, and all your hard work has paid off. Grabbing your diploma and preparing to shift your tassel to the left, you can hear the echoes of your family screaming your name. While they are unquestionably the loudest family […]
5 BEST TOOLS ON A NUTRITION LABEL
Reading a nutrition label can be overwhelming especially if you’re unsure of what to look for. Using the nutrition label and the ingredient list can help you understand and know how to better choose products. Nutrition labels can be hard to understand, but they don’t have to be. To make it simple and easy for […]
Do You Have a Healthy Gut? Your Guide to PREBIOTICS and PROBIOTICS!
Written By: Curis Functional Health Prebiotics and Probiotics I’m sure you’ve heard of the terms “prebiotics” and “probiotics.” But do you really know what they are, and the role they play in your body? Probiotics are known as “good” bacteria that are similar to the naturally occurring bacteria found in your GI tract. We can think […]
Building your team: who do you count on?
A recent article in The New York Times described research findings on the potentially severe effects a lack of companionship can have on your physical and mental health. The article is linked here if you would like more details on the specific effects or studies referenced. At Curis we know how to help! Who Do You Count […]
The Bully on your shoulder
When someone you care about lets you know they are going through a tough time, how do you respond? You probably offer empathy and understanding, with a voice that is gentle and reassuring. You might validate that you would feel the same way if you were going through something similar. You take time to listen, […]
Self-care 101
Have you ever had one of those moments where you look at your calendar and realize how incredibly full your day, week, or even month is? For most of us, it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of living and focusing our energy on what’s going on around us. […]
What does a dream mean to you?
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. What comes to mind when you think of the word DREAM? For some, it may bring up thoughts of the future and potential achievements, while for others it may be reoccurring nightmares or nightly dreams that they just can’t shake. And of course, […]
THE 3 C’S OF ADDICTION
“I didn’t cause it.” “I can’t cure it.” “I can’t control it.” If you have ever been to an Alanon meeting, you’ve probably heard these before. Though there’s a lot of wisdom in these thoughts, they can be truly hard to understand, especially when you’re family is caught up in the addiction cycle. A lot of times, […]
PSYCHOSIS: WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?
Having a child diagnosed with psychosis is often devastating. For some, it may even feel like the end of the world. For the first few hours after the diagnosis, no reassuring words seem to help. However, once you’re through the initial shock, Psychosis is more like one chapter of your child’s life is over and a […]