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Integrative Health Month: Spotlight on Treating the Whole Person
You can’t address whole-person health without considering emotional and spiritual needs in addition to mind and body wellness. That is the belief behind holistic healing, which has been a tenet of the J. Flowers Health Institute’s treatment program and a component in the signature “Living MRI” diagnostic evaluation since the institute’s inception.
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Failure to Launch Syndrome
Introduction to Failure to Launch Syndrome Many social and economic factors can contribute to young Americans struggling to find their way when searching for a career and setting off to begin their adult lives. A possible cause for this social and economic independence is failure to launch syndrome. If you think you or a loved…
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Failure to Launch Syndrome
Struggling with failure to launch (FTL)? Read on to learn about symptoms, causes, and resources available to help young adults.
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The Role of Family Therapy and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Explore the link between family therapy and the treatment of substance use disorders and learn how families can become crucial allies in recovery.
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Medical Diagnosis Before Treatment
A medical diagnosis is a complex medical step involving patient history, personal exams, and testing. In many cases, there are multiple diagnoses completed by varying doctors. This process allows for a more comprehensive understanding of patient ailments.
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Sexuality Education – What to Include in a Comprehensive Plan
Sexuality education, also known as sex ed, is an important step in learning about human sexuality topics. Sex education in schools teaches about the developing body and making wise, informed choices. Many may be confused about what exactly sex education in public schools entails and be asking, “What is sex education?” So let’s discuss the…
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Spiritual Assessment and Counsel
The holistic view of healthcare encompasses the “whole person”: the mind, body, and spirit of a human being. Psychotherapy helps heal the mind and keep it healthy. Proper nutrition, exercise, and medical support help to keep the body healthy and improve it. But what of the spiritual aspect as it relates to health and well-being?…
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Private Wealth Manager and Health Care Provider
This article will discuss why a private wealth manager should get involved in the health of his clients. We will also discuss what a private wealth manager should look for in a strategic health partner. The relationship between wealth and health is on a gradient: at every level of the economic ladder, health status shifts.…
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Fitness And Exercise Impact On Systems
Physical fitness is important for health and wellness because exercise has a beneficial effect on most systems in the body. Unfortunately, many people do not get adequate exercise. According to 2017 data, only, 53.3% of U.S. adults engaged in the amount of aerobic exercise that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends for…
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Transgender Children
Transgender individuals identify as a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth. Identifying as transgender doesn’t always mean transitioning from one gender to the other. Your child’s gender identity (how they view their gender and why) can exist on a spectrum. Those whose gender is strictly male or female identify most likely…