The Fireweed Learning Community – Professional Self Healing

“I believe in the richness of life, that beauty is everywhere, and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation. This belief aids me day to day in being harmonious, happy, and loving. I seek knowledge and experiences which I share with passion.” – Christine

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Cope and Prevent It

As we move from summer to winter, the days get shorter. The cold weather forces us indoors, preventing us from getting fresh air and exercise. This change in routine and the amount of sunlight we’re exposed to can negatively impact our mood, and it’s commonly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Despite it being most […]

The Effects of Stress

Stress is a major problem in our modern society. The way we’ve structured our lives, from work to play, leads to a lot of anxiety, mental conditions, and unhealthy habits. It can overwhelm us completely, making even little things seem like insurmountable challenges. It’s not just a mental problem – it’s a whole body problem. […]

This is How Sound Affects Your Brain

How sound affects our brain How does sound affect our brain?   Sound and music actually changes our brain waves; This all traces back to how we feel when we listen to certain genres of music or hear certain noises.  Brains may be a confusing thing to understand but it is actually quite interesting. Every […]

Himalayan Salt Lamps – Why You Need One

Himalayan rock salt originates from the Himalayas over 250 million years ago.  It was formed by the pressure applied from the large mountain range on the sea. The energy that is in the salt is attributed to the pressure that was applied on them and it has about 84 nutritional elements that we need every […]

8 Depression Treatments Other than Drugs

[bctt tweet=”Depression is like a war. You either win or die trying.” username=”@monatomicorme”] Some treatments for depression can actually scare those who need help right out of getting it. Medications and chemical aids can help in one sense, but hurt in many others, and they can frighten those who don’t want to radically alter their […]