Author Archives: Inspired Spine

Believe it or not there are negative and positive effects that alcohol can have on your body. The key differences are what you drink and how much you drink. Here are some of the negative effects drinking can have on your health when drinking excessively: High blood pressure Weakening of the immune system Learning andContinue reading “Surprising Ways Alcohol Can Affect Your Body”

If you are an overthinker, you know how consuming and tiring it can get. Overthinking can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Luckily, there are certain things you can do to help you manage your overthinking. Here are some of the things I have found useful in managing my overthinking: Scheduling time for overthinking:Continue reading “A Message for Overthinkers”

Some days are harder than others. Here are some things you may need to hear today: If you’re worried that you’ll be stuck in this rut, here is your sign it will get better Trust your intuition Not everyone and everything you lose is a loss Some things that didn’t work out, really did workContinue reading “Things You Need to Hear Today”

When you get anxiety it can cause all of your rational thinking to go out the window. You start to convince yourself that the worst is happening. Have you ever wondered why that is? Anxiety can weaken the connection between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex in your brain. Normally, the prefrontal cortex is theContinue reading “How Anxiety Affects Your Thinking”

Did you know that most dry shampoos contain propellants, abrasives, absorbents, preservatives, and chemicals used for fragrance? Many of these ingredients contain potentially harmful properties such as octoxynol-10, benzyl salicylate, cetrimonium chloride, talc, propane, and butane. These can cause potential harm when in contact with your skin, eyes, or when they are inhaled. Most ofContinue reading “Should You Ditch Dry Shampoo?”

I saw a post the other day that really resonated with me. It read, “The healer also needs healing. The planner also needs surprises. The giver also needs to receive. The thoughtful also needs to be thought of. The considerate also needs to be considered.” It made me realize that people often give what theyContinue reading “You Become Who You Needed”

There are many reasons why someone may be struggling with their mental health. For some, it is an ongoing thing, while for others it may be short-term. Even if your mental health has been improving lately, it is normal to have harder days mixed in. Here are some common causes of mental health problems: StressfulContinue reading “Causes of Mental Health Problems”

So what is toxic positivity? It is the belief that no matter what the situation is, you should keep a positive mindset. It is a dysfunctional approach to managing your emotions. It involves dismissing any negative feelings you have by giving yourself false reassurance as opposed to giving yourself empathy. Many people do this becauseContinue reading “Toxic Positivity”