Most of us see hope as something that gets us through difficult times but psychologists are discovering that in fact it can help us succeed in our everyday life. And we can learn how to cultivate it!
Health
Health concerns
Zillions Wasted?
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Just one more time and I promise it will be the last one – but swine flu offers a lesson to be learned from.
Gratitude
by Nicola Westby •
Well my New Year’s Resolution was trashed by the 2nd of January this year……that was a record for me! My intention was to kick start the whole family into a healthy, New Year with a boost of activity by spending a week skiing in Andorra. Unfortunately…
Plastic Frankenstein
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Two years ago I had to discard my cured olives after I had noticed that the vinegar had dissolved the lining of the plastic jar. The idea of consuming liquefied plastic just was not very appealing. Ever since I wanted to write an article about plastic and health risks and frankly the research about it sounds like coming from Frankenstein’s laboratory.
What’s News This New Year
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
During most of last year, the Seaside Gazette has given us the chance to criticise unfounded alarmism and a marketing-directed hype about this new flu and the ever-so-useless vaccine, which has been sold by the trillion to governments worldwide.
Fight or Flight
by Nicola Westby •
I remember when people thought that seeing two adults, three dogs and a gas bottle all balanced on a moped was funny or a dumper truck reversing through the town with three workers hanging off the sides! What used to be funny stories are now an irritant.
So why do people do that? Why do they trash what they are leaving? Do they understand how it feels to those of us that are happy and content, or even those of us that have decided to tough it out?
Christmas Comes…
by Nicola Westby •
It’s that time of year again when the lovely little children of the world get excited at the prospect of receiving all the contents of a Christmas list as long as your arm.
Requiem for a Millionaire
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Imagine sitting in your house staring at a dark grey wall, feeling empty with this sensation that your first-ever love has just left you; similar to a dull toothache, but drifting through your whole body.
Kennelling
by PerrosSi •
Is it me or is everyone leaving Spain? I have had so many enquiries over the last few months regarding long term kennelling and quite a few horror stories also.
Controlling Your Emotions
by Nicola Westby •
We all lose control from time to time. What is it that can provoke extreme disappointment, panic or anger within you – emotions that get the better of you?