Monthly Archives: January 2013

runnin – the pharcyde


Respect I used to never get when all I got was upset I can’t keep running I just gotta keep keen and cunnin’ Can’t keep runnin’ away…. Can’t keep runnin’ away… Can’t keep runnin’ away…. Can’t keep runnin’ away….. [Fat … Continue reading

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everything is green – shelley o’brien


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side effects


Medications are chemicals and have effects when we take them . Some of those effects – the  “therapeutic” effects – are the reason your  Doctor may suggest or recommend you  take them. But all medications have other effects too – … Continue reading

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battling bad science – ben goldacre


Ben Goldacre on the tricks and trickery employed by those peddling their “cures” on us – from fake credentials that your cat have for $60; to elaborate and multimillion dollar schemes pharmaceutical companies deply to run trials to get exactly … Continue reading

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rub some bacon on it


as in everything, moderation hey, if it works for you then stick it in your wellness toolbox  

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A New Focus on the ‘Post’ in Post-Traumatic Stress


A thoughtful piece from in NY Times International Weekly, yesterday and  first published Dec 24 2012 – David Dobbs suggesting we put the focus on post rather than the trauma in our conception of PTSD.  Mention trauma in mental health … Continue reading

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voices – radio citizen


  Like sounds within a twilight beyond a dream I heard voices in the distance calling to me I’m in my vision giving me dream home, dream home Like sounds within a twilight beyond a dream. When we remember 10.000 … Continue reading

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every damn thing – shelley o’brien


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“schizophrenia” or poor sleep?


A study from Bristol University, UK exploring the impact of poor sleep on brain development. Researchers conclude that poor sleep may be a cause, not a result, of symptoms of “schizophrenia”, or indeed many other problems. The original article in … Continue reading

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New Year’s Recognitions!


A first guest post by new contributor to recoverynetwork:Toronto,  Agnotarte on an  idea for how we can release oursleves from the annual tyranny of shoulding that is resolving to make a list of things we predict we’ll fail at this year … Continue reading

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