Five Tips for Dealing With the Mental Health Impacts of Unlawful Termination

Working through an unlawful termination or any similar experience can be a very emotional, draining experience. In most cases, legal action will be required to resolve such issues. Although this might seem like a daunting task, it’s one that’s nearly always worth pursuing.

But before you throw yourself off the deep end, make sure that you’re equipped with the appropriate strategies to maintain a positive state of mind. To help you out, we’ve put together the following list of our top five tips for dealing with the mental health impacts of unlawful termination. These include:

  1. Look After Your Body

Physical and mental health are very closely linked, and neglecting one can have huge impacts on the other. It’s therefore extremely important to look after your body and stay healthy when you’re working through a mentally difficult situation.

  • Make sure you eat well.
  • Avoid sugary and other junk foods.
  • Drink enough water every day.
  • Stop or minimise your cigarette and alcohol consumption.
  • Get plenty of sleep.

As you can probably imagine, your body will thank you as well if you start taking care of your physical health.

  1. Take Up a Hobby

Creative outlets are a great way to get rid of built-up stress and anxiety. If you find yourself overthinking things, worrying too much and simply getting worked up over nothing, it could be time to take a step back and relax for a while.

One of the best ways to do this is to take up a new hobby. Consider something like art, music, swimming or anything else which could free your mind, even if only for a few hours.

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Sleep Dentistry and Your Care Options

The dental experts at Joondalup City Dental tell us that at least 85 percent of the Australian population feels some fear or anxiety about going to the dentist. After all, it can be scary for some people to have a dentist poking and prodding around their mouth. While some fear is rational, it can verge on a phobia for others. The very thought of a dentist clinic can make some people become a ball of nerves.

If your phobia is stopping you from taking care of your oral health, then sleep dentistry might be something you could consider. Talk to your dentist about your options, and read on to find out more.

Sleep Dentistry Option 1: Gas – Nitrous Oxide

One of the most common forms of sleep or sedation dentistry is nitrous oxide gas. The gas doesn’t put you to sleep, but it makes you feel more relaxed. This option is particularly helpful for anyone who feels a little bit anxious or fearful of the dentist, but not to the extent of it becoming a significant problem. The gas also wears off quickly after the procedure.

Sleep Dentistry Option 2: Oral Sedatives

Oral sedatives can be an excellent option for anyone fearful or anxious about the dentist but know it’s crucial for their oral health. You can take the sedative an hour before you go, then remain relaxed throughout your procedure. You’re awake, but your nerves are at ease, and you may also feel sleepy.

 

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Getting Your Life Back on Track After Drug Rehab

In 2016, a staggering number of individuals, totalling over 62 million, grappled with drug use disorders. However, it’s important to note that this figure doesn’t even account for alcohol, which is another equally detrimental substance. Recognizing that millions of people battle addiction daily underscores the significance of seeking guidance on rebuilding your life after successfully completing drug rehabilitation at Sivana Rehab.

It’s easy to feel lost, at a loss, and unsure of what your next step is once you leave the comfort and routine of drug rehab. However, aside from the incredible support you get from counselling programmes, you can also do things for yourself, such as the ones below.

Get Into Activities and Programmes 

Once you leave rehab, it can feel like you’re left to your own devices – even if you’re not. Most drug rehab facilities offer excellent support and reintegration programmes to ensure you’re not left to fall into the comfortable grips of addiction once more. However, you may also like to help yourself by joining activities that can be pretty fulfilling.

Make New Friends

Friends are essential to your life, but you need to say goodbye to those who led you down the wrong path. Drug-taking friends are not a good influence, especially as you may not be strong enough to say no to drugs when you’re fresh from rehab. As soon as you get home, vow to cut those ties and start new ones with a better circle.

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Key Ingredients for Effective and Organic Anti-Aging

The variety of anti-ageing products on the market can be confusing and often overwhelming, with many products promising many different things. However, when it comes to the most natural solutions for anti-ageing such as organic skin care products, there are key ingredients which can help you to understand how effective naturally-grown products can be. The next time you search for anti-ageing organic skin care products, look out for the following.

Algae Extract

Algae extract features in many anti-ageing organic skin care products for a number of reasons. Not only does it hydrate your skin, nourishing it and moisturising it in the process, but it’s packed full of vitamins and minerals as well. Such is its efficacy in organic skin care products that people often refer to it as the ocean’s most potent secret. Within it are vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as amino acids and proteins. If you find it in any organic skin care products, you are bound to notice a difference in how soft and supple your skin feels.

Argireline

Argireline is one of the most necessary ingredients in any anti-ageing cream, and it’s known as Botox in a jar. It’s non-toxic, safe, and features in many Cosmetic Science studies as well. In a study of 10 women, a noticeable wrinkle reduction of 17 percent was evident after only 15 days. The best part is, it fits in the realm of being suitable for organic skin care products.

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Stop Damaging your Jewellery with These Tips

When you decide to visit a jewellery store and purchase new jewellery for yourself or a loved one, it’s not a decision you make lightly. Instead, you get plenty of advice and help from a jeweller, as well as investing a significant amount of money in an item that will last you a lifetime.

However, like most things, you can damage jewellery – even unintentionally. If you want to reduce the risk so you can keep your precious possessions in tip-top condition, pay attention to these tips below.

Don’t Wear it in Water

As most jewellers will tell you, wearing your jewellery in water can have a range of consequences – depending on the water. If you wear it in a swimming pool or spa pool, the chlorine can weaken settings while discolouring and damaging metals. What’s more, if your jewellery has gemstones, it can ruin the polish and finish. Salt water can also be harmful. As soon as you decide it’s time for a swim, take off all your jewellery and leave them at home – they will be safer there anyway.

Keep it Out of Sunlight

Australia knows how to put on a decent summer, which can be great for your tan but not so great for your jewellery. According to many jewellers, direct sunlight can bleach materials, plastics, and natural elements. To avoid the risk of damaging your rings, necklaces, and other items, don’t store them in direct sunlight.

Be Careful What You Put on Your Hands

Whether you’re gardening in bare hands or are applying lotion or sprays, be wary of what you have on your fingers. Any cream or dirt can get into the crevices of your jewellery which can be damaging. Soil is also very abrasive, while lotions can leave sticky film residue over your diamonds, making them look dull and drab.

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What is the Best Fitness Apparel?

Getting fit and staying fit can take a considerable amount of effort and motivation. However, did you know your clothing can play a part in the effectiveness of your routine as well? Contrary to popular belief, heading out in your ratty old t-shirt and shorts is not going to spell a decent workout. In fact, you’re bound to come home sweaty, uncomfortable, irritated, and vowing never to wear those clothes again. Here’s how you can choose the best fitness apparel for a better workout experience.

Breathability

During your workout, you’re bound to work up a decent sweat. That is, after all, the purpose. However, the last thing you want is for that sweat to soak into your clothing, making you wet, uncomfortable, and a little bit smelly. Instead of wearing a casual tee for your workout, you need to instead purchase clothing that breathes and has wicking abilities.

Most retail shops that sell activewear have a special section for such clothing, featuring lycra and polyester blends. Not only are these fabric types perfect for accentuating your curves and being comfortable and freeing to wear, but they can wick away moisture as well. Even when you find yourself sweating heavily, lycra clothing dries far quicker than cotton.

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Banish Eye Bags for Good

A lack of sleep can do more to us than just make us tired and irritable. We can also look like we haven’t had enough sleep either. When the bags under your eyes are so big they now look like suitcases, and you don’t have time to nap them away, then consider any of these natural remedies below. Removing the evidence of no sleep is not as hard as you may think.

Cucumber

You see it in the movies all the time – someone in a white dressing gown with a green or white face mask, and those signature cucumber slices over their eyes. There’s a reason this method of undereye bag treatment is so popular; it’s because it works. If you don’t want to subject your skin to toxic creams, lotions, and potions, reach for the cucumber and experience pure relief.

Cucumbers are packed full of anti-inflammatory properties, and as a result, you benefit from reduced swelling, puffiness and droopiness around your eyes. Just cut two slices of cucumber straight from the fridge, put them on your eyes, and relax for half an hour. When you take them off, you’ll be amazed at the results.

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5 Steps to Running a Marathon

One of the best ways in which to get motivated and improve your fitness is by aiming towards a goal. Rather than focus on something generic like “lose weight” or “get fit”, you can instead set your sights on something more specific such as completing a marathon.

Whether you’ve decided you’ll run or walk or complete a full or half marathon, here are some helpful fitness tips to prepare you for the journey ahead. You are sure to find reaching the goal is that much sweeter when you know how much effort you’ve put into preparation.

  1. Give Yourself Plenty of Time

Complete fitness is not something that happens overnight. You don’t go from being able to walk as far as 100 metres without getting puffed one day, to being able to run 42 kilometres the next. Therefore, if you’re looking to complete a marathon and you’re only just beginning, you want to give yourself at least a year. It may even take longer if you’re new to the entire world of fitness.

  1. Find a Suitable Event

Once you know that you want to improve your fitness, get healthy, and eventually complete a marathon, it’s not a bad idea to start hunting for suitable events. Often, marathons and charity runs take place on the same day or week every year. Find one that you feel might tick all the boxes, then write it down. That is the date you want to be able to reach your goal by.

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Benefits of Outdoor Play

In recent years, the digital age has caused kids to gravitate from the treehouse to the tablet – even in some child care facilities. While computers and technology have their place in children’s play and education, it shouldn’t replace the more fundamental components of it – such as getting outside and enjoying the fresh air.

Of course, many parents want to protect their children from the dangers of climbing trees and riding bicycles on concrete, but outdoor play can be more beneficial than it is dangerous. If you’re not yet convinced that getting back to basics with outdoor play is the best idea, here are a few of the many benefits.

It Allows Them to Get Creative

With most indoor play, children are bound by what specific activities require them to do. For example, puzzle pieces must go in one place, and children must play games on tablet devices in one set way to win. However, with outdoor play, there’s no “set” approach. The world is their oyster, giving them the opportunity to create their own fun and entertainment in the way they see fit. The big tree can become a pirate ship or a castle, and the grass can be hot lava or vast oceans. Creativity has no bounds when you’re outside playing – be it at home or in a child care facility.

It’s Good for Their Health

It’s never good for anyone to remain cooped up inside all day, and children are no exception. There are so many health benefits associated with outdoor play, which is why it’s such a significant part of child care routines. When children are outside, they are more likely to run around. Inside, running is often not allowed due to the many obstacles. Running around outside helps them to burn off energy, remain fit, and benefit from strong, healthy bones. What’s more, they are getting a healthy dose of Vitamin D. Just remember to slip, slop, slap, and wrap during those warmer months.

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What Oral Health Means for Overall Health

Contrary to popular belief, forgetting to go to the dentist, brush or floss regularly or take care of your teeth doesn’t just affect your mouth. While you do suffer from more decay and infections and a higher risk of gum disease, your entire body can also suffer.

New research is continually showing a strong connection between your oral health habits and your body’s overall health. If you see your dentist regularly and keep a consistent and regular brushing schedule, you may be able to prevent or reduce the risk of severe health issues such as strokes, heart attacks, and even premature labour if you’re pregnant. If you have diabetes, poor oral health can even spell complications. Believe it or not, a swab of your saliva can tell doctors and dentists a lot of about your overall health.

How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health

Your mouth is a haven for bacteria. At any one time, around 500 species of bacteria call your mouth, teeth, and gums home. While your saliva plays a significant part in keeping your mouth healthy, it’s flossing and brushing that brings it home.

Without a brush or floss to remove food and keep your teeth clean, plaque begins to build up in your gumline. Eventually, it can create gingivitis which may then lead to a more severe condition known as periodontitis. If you have gum disease and then brush and floss, you’re at risk of allowing bacteria to enter your bloodstream. While your immune system is reasonably capable of combating nasty germs, there is a chance you can develop another infection in your body. If another disease or condition weakens your immune system, you are more at risk.

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