Monica

Specialist Wellness Counsellor: BSocSci Honours(SACAP), BA Psychology & English(Unisa)

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

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[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@Bou1509 @Rainmaker1973 A tampon cannot be inserted without bleeding, it is far too dry and causes discomfort and risk of a thrush infection. Running with a sanitary towel is not an option.

[Rohit @heyrohitai]

A man spends 50 years teaching at MIT.

He knows his time is running out.

So he records one last lecture — everything he knows, distilled into a single hour.

He died 5 months later.

This is that lecture.

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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Science has confirmed that a weekend spent forest bathing can increase the activity and number of disease fighting cells in the immune system by as much as 80 percent with benefits that can last for an entire month.

The challenge is significant. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the average American spends approximately 90 percent of their life indoors a habit that contributes to growing health problems.

In our screen filled and high stress world a centuries old Japanese practice supported by rigorous modern research offers a simple and effective natural solution. For more than two decades Dr. Qing Li an immunologist at Nippon Medical School has studied Shinrin yoku also known as forest bathing. His work has translated the calming experience of being in nature into measurable biological effects.

Dr. Li has demonstrated that trees release phytoncides antimicrobial volatile organic compounds that form part of the forests natural defense system. When people inhale these compounds during walks in the forest the chemicals enter the bloodstream. This process reduces stress hormones and helps shift the body from a chronic fight or flight state into a restorative mode.

The physiological benefits are both powerful and remarkably long lasting. Dr. Lis research shows that exposure to phytoncides significantly boosts the number and activity of natural killer cells. These white blood cells are essential for destroying virus infected cells and tumor cells. A three day two night forest bathing trip can increase natural killer cell activity by up to 80 percent. These protective effects do not disappear immediately upon returning to daily life but can persist for up to a month.

This evidence makes a strong scientific case for incorporating regular time in nature as an important element of preventive health care.

[Li, Q. (2022). Effects of forest environment (Shinrin-yoku/Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention: The establishment of 'Forest Medicine'. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 27, 43]

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@DasenThathiah @eNCA I see them as eco warriors, every drop 'looted' is one less drop polluting the ocean! They are unintentionally a mop-up operation!

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@KingMntungwa It looks like a liquid is pouring out the front of the vehicle. Also, the vehicle bursts into flames just as the petrol attendant leans forward. What is in his left hand?

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@Sirus_The_Gr8 @SlotterCat @realMaalouf But they married boys around the same age, mostly, not like today where little girls are forced into marrying middle aged or older men. I'm quite sure that most of those little girls are traumatised by the experience. Why not give those girls a choice rather than forcing them?

[Jessica Rojas 🇺🇸💪 @VoicesUnheard]

A must listen. Takes less than a minute.

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

Flooding and Conflict Avoidance https://t.co/k6GdJFzg7g

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

How to open a private counselling practice in South Africa.

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[Monica @The_White_Loft]

How to open a private counselling practice in South Africa.

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[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@ForensicsZA @SAPoliceService Size matters. If the victim were driving a Land Rover with a kickass bull bar, this would never have happened #JustSaying #safertostayathome #LandRover

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

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[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@BillBailey Cheese, and then dessert, surely?

[bareback contessa @_theekword]

There is nothing like a natural disaster to bring into sharp relief the fact that good governance is actually a matter of life and death. Lack of service delivery kills. Lack of disaster preparedness and disaster management kills. Stealing money meant for public services kills.

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@LuckyGordy I was shocked to hear of Heather's passing, her son Jake and partner Paul have been through such an ordeal! I pray that the families of Heather and Nduduzo can overcome this huge loss, I am so sorry they have to go through all this!

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

@elonmusk Absolutely! If only I could afford a Gaia subscription ...

[Monica @The_White_Loft]

Bought an HP122XL ink cartridge off Takealot, it was cheaper than the actual HP store ... @TAKEALOT #anythingyoucanimagine #WINNER #Bargain

[Amy Glover Psychologist @psychologist_ag]

@CapeTalk thank you for this talk on #mentalhealth and the impact on Clinical Psychologists. I’ve been working on an eGuide to address these issues : preview available here: https://t.co/nk4QxlpnZq