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  Six Tips For A Healthier Mind “I’m exercising every day and eating well, so I’m sure the weight will come off.” That’s what our guests at the Pritikin Longevity Center tell me, and certainly, they get amazing results for both their weight and overall health. But in my seminars at Pritikin, I remind our guests that there’s another important component to healthy living. It’s having a healthy mind. When we’re able to reduce the stress in our lives and cope with disturbing feelings, we’re often more successful at sustaining our healthy food and fitness habits, and we always feel happier. Here are six basic tips I teach at the Pritikin Longevity Center for developing a healthier mind : 1. Whittle down worry. Are your thoughts fueled by anxiety and “what ifs,” such as “What if I lose weight but then gain it all back?” or “What if my knee acts up and I can’t exercise?” Learning how to comfort oneself and calm down in the face of challenges is an antidote to worry and negative thoughts....

Children & Families Your child be maybe experiencing some of the following symptoms along with others: Children: Always worries, cries easily and is often fearful. Is self-critical, pessimistic and over reacts to life situations. Is not friendly, bullies, hurts or teases other kids. Is unaffectionate and considered a loner. Wants to play alone, has no hobbies or interests, is excessively shy. Frequently lies, blames others for everything. Has difficulty organizing, loses interest quickly has difficulty following rules. Threatens to harm himself or others Always angry and defiant with authority Depression therapy Aventura, FL Your teenager may be experiencing: Teenager: Has thought of suicide or made gestures Poor body image, Low self-esteem Anger and violent episodes, extreme mood swings Withdrawing from family and friends, isolating Self -medicating with alcohol and or drugs Noticeable changes in behavior i.e. eating, sleeping