Author Archives: JmaC

Left Behind

Posted on September 1, 2016 by JmaC

Here lies the girl I could have been The one who could smile Have fun And blend in She could dance Regret the same things She was by no means the dumbest They said she was smart But she knew … Continue reading →

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How Not to Worry Spiritual practices to help you turn your worries into meaningful experiences.

Posted on September 1, 2016 by JmaC

In her wonderful book It’s Easier Than You Think Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein calls herself “a recovering worrier.” She admits to being one of those people who is continually making up negative stories about what might happen, but she tries … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Walking in Faith

Posted on September 1, 2016 by JmaC

Sovereign God, may I be aware of your presence with me on my daily walk. Others may not see what is happening, but I “walk by faith, not by sight.” Assist me in sending “flash prayers” of your love toward … Continue reading →

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No Heart Risks With Newer Antidepressants Cardiac safety of SSRIs affirmed in large observational study

Posted on September 1, 2016 by JmaC

Newer antidepressants don’t appear to carry an increased risk of cardiovascular events, according to findings from a British cohort study. As a class, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) didn’t hike the individual risks of arrhythmia, stroke, or MI, Carol Coupland, … Continue reading →

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A Probe in the Brain May Relieve Resistant Depression Editorialist praises study design using extended optimization period

Posted on September 1, 2016 by JmaC

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be effective for relieving symptoms in treatment-resistant depression, Dutch researchers reported. A significant decrease in depressive symptoms was observed in 10 of 25 patients given DBS of the central anterior limb of the internal capsule … Continue reading →

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