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HIV & STD Bill of Rights

Written by Deborah R. Shoeberlein |

by Deborah Schoeberlein. While this article was written with teenagers in mind, the suggestions and information it contains are valid for adults as well. Bill of Rights: * Your body is yours to respect and protect. * You have the right to say "no" to anything that is not safe for you...

Genital Herpes

Written by Dr. Jenny McCloskey |

Your Sexual Health by Jenny McCloskey by Dr Jenny McCloskey. Your sexual health and attitude are determined by multiple influences -- your parents, friends, teachers and your environment and culture -- but the most important influence is you. Most of the time we do not question the way we behave. Our actions reflect habits of thought and established beliefs about ourselves and others.

by Sonia Ricotti. Victor Frankl said, “It’s the last of all human freedoms, the ability to choose.” We can choose to look at whatever we want. So if we choose to hold bad thoughts about someone, simply release them and send love to the people who bother you... Read More...

by Peter Fairfield. The heart is the organ of happiness! Of course I am talking about more than just the organ itself — I am talking about the heart as an emotional, energetic, and spiritual center. Most of us are unaware of how much we hold numbness... Read More...

InnerSelf Newsletter: May 18th, 2013

InnerSelf Newsletter: May 18th, 2013 This week we reflect on some of our choices: forgiveness or animosity? gratitude or indifference? disharmony or joy? green living or not? healing or illness? mindfulness or distraction? awareness or apathy? These are choices that we are making with each... Read More...

by Marie T. Russell. Judgment plays a big part in our lives, so much that we are not even aware most of the time that we are judging. If you didn't think that something was bad, it wouldn't upset you. If you didn't think that something was good, you wouldn't feel any loss when it was absent... Read More...

Miracle in Thailand: Acacia’s Story

by Nicki Scully. In November of 2005, Acacia was hospitalized and diagnosed with recurrent lymphoma, in her brain, central nervous system, liver, and left kidney. It was clear that they would be unable to “fix” her. We decided to see what it would take to get her to Thailand for the memorial we were planning for Luke... Read More...

What Choices Can You Make?

by Deborah Niemann. Many people think that making the green choice is more expensive. Although this can be true, it doesn't have to be. Are you ready to save money, get healthier, and stop sending so much trash to the landfill? You can get started wherever you are living. The important thing is to get started... Read More...