Writing Practice Prescription

Heart-health expert and CEO of the American Foundation for Women’s Health, Mellanie True Hills, sends an email noting that, “maybe writing can not only cure chronic disease but also keep you from getting it in the first place.” Her comment stems from a blog entry she read on the SHI Symbol International’s Weblog:
“Research from Arizona [...]

[Read more →]

The melting pot of the writer’s mind calls forth childhood hurts to rise and haunt us in our troubled adult lives. The good news is that these childhood hurts may improve your story writing. After all, who wants to read about happy people with no ills or obstacles sailing through a golden life? No conflict, [...]

[Read more →]

by
Ellen Taliaferro, MD
In a previous post, What Is Your ACE Score, I noted that the founders of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study reported 10 adverse childhood experiences that impact your current state of health. That post also provided a link to a site that will let you determine what your ACE score is. (You [...]

[Read more →]