Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyBeware the Strike of an “Evil” TherapistHow to protect yourself from harm from “therapists” — “While nothing is easier than to denounce the evildoer, nothing is more difficult than to understand him.” — Dostoevsky A therapist or, more appropriately, a psychotherapist, in this case, is a word we never associate with evil. The word evil is reserved for use in the religious realm as…Mental Health10 min read
PinnedBrad Pitt Is on Biden’s SideWill a VO weeks before an election make a difference? — Brad Pitt is an actor whose name causes ears to shoot up whenever he’s mentioned anywhere in the world. He is among the pantheon of film stars who can ensure box office dynamite when his name is above the title and, as a result, he can influence many fans. …Brad Pitt2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyYou Want to Write for Films and Get the Big Boys’ Attention?An app may be opening doors to the high-powered film execs who can reveal talent where it would have languished. — I don’t care who you are. When you sit down to write the first page of your screenplay, in your head, you’re also writing your Oscar acceptance speech. — Nora Ephron Writing a screenplay and you want to get noticed, get a meeting with someone who really matters in this…Filmmaking4 min read
Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyUnscrupulous Corporations Are Stealing Your DNAYou think you’re having a COVID-19 nose swab, but they see billions in profit potential. — There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed. — Mahatma Gandhi The COVID-19 virus is overtaking the world (a third surge is evident in the US now) and causing death and economic ruin wherever it is found, but not for all. Whenever there’s…Life5 min read
Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyDo Medications Have Psychiatric Side Effects?Medications that heal and keep us healthy also can have psychiatric effects, and therein lies a problem. — Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided. — Paracelsus Humans are prone to illness and disease; there is no…Life6 min read
Published in BeingWell·8 hours agoMember-onlyWomen Suffer Because of Medical Misinformation About Debilitating Menstrual PainMenstrual pain isn't something like a stomach ache, and it isn't caused by mental conflict about being female, but too often, it is seen as either, and the monthly pain persists. Monthly menstrual pain (aka dysmenorrhea) can be debilitating to the point that some women are left wracked by it…Dysmenorrhea5 min read
Published in BeingWell·1 day agoMember-onlyHearing Loss Contributes to Mental Suffering and Dementia DespairNo one wants to increase the prospect of dementia, but hearing loss plays a significant role in it. Dementia is something all of us want to avoid, and we are willing to take steps in our lifestyle to ward it off. …Hearing Loss4 min read
Published in BeingWell·4 days agoMember-onlyKids Are Affected by Climate Change in Ways We Rarely ConsiderClimate change isn't solely a matter of warming air and seas, it affects kids both mentally and physically. Climate change brings thoughts of rivers drying up, crops wilting in the fields, and roaring forest fires wrecking devastation to people's homes, towns, and even resort areas. Entire populations can be uprooted…Climate Change4 min read
Published in BeingWell·6 days agoMember-onlyWashing Machine’s Tyranny of Design Must Be StoppedErgonomics indicates that devices need to fit the user in height and other body dimensions, but it seems lacking when designing washing machines. Clothes washing is not a chore people find themselves dancing on their way to doing it. Weekly or bi-weekly, home or apartment house, washing has been made…Washing5 min read
Published in BeingWell·Aug 10Member-onlyIs Social Media to Be Trusted for Health Information?The Internet is an incredible wealth of information, not all of it truly scientific or health-promoting, but it can prove a quick way to garner details on health matters. Each day, 20–30 billion text messages, or 41 million a minute, are sent worldwide, and that number can only increase as…Social Media4 min read
