Help for Postpartum Depression

B'SD


25 Tevet 5770


Postpartum Depression is more than a double-whammy. The woman already physically stressed out by birthing a baby must now tend to the helpless child while her mind is assaulted by a hormone surge she can't control. Feeding, bathing, diapering, cuddling and dressing the infant require clear-headed thinking, time and energy, the things poor mom seems to have in a frighteningly low supply.

If other children are in the home, and if the fathers are oblivious to the issues or unaware of how to be helpful, the mother's problems can add up unbearably.

Here's some good news about that scary scenario.

I've reviewed a marvelous book and despite its title, it serves the needs of women of any religion. The authors simply addressed some cultural realities within the Jewish world when they wrote:

Delivery from Darkness: A Jewish Guide

to Prevention and Treatment

of Postpartum Depression

A comprehensive look at the emotional, physical, psychological and medical realities of PPD, this book explains the hormonal cascade happening during pregnancy, birth and recovery. The effects of that cascade have nothing to do with willpower, evil or goodness. The chemical reality is all on its own.

The manuscript explains PPD's low to high levels of severity, how to recognize the symptoms and how to cope with them. The personal stories in the text can relieve PPD sufferers of their senses of undeserved guilt.

Prepared by mental and medical health professionals who've experienced PPD or are professionally familiar with it, this book is a must-read filled with solutions, preventatives and coping mechanisms. Published by Feldheim, Delivery from Darkness can literally save lives.

Cry if you need to. And learn to dry your tears. THAT can help you to EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.

Yocheved Golani
Coping with a Medical Crisis?
Make the Changes You Need in Your Life

Digging Up the Past and Healing Human Brains

B'SD


24 Tevet 5770



Here are some photos of me on site at "the dig" I joined at the close of my December vacation in Israel's upper North area, the Golan.

I'm in the green sweatshirt, gearing up for the centuries-old dig by listening to our lead archaeologist. She's kneeling as she explains our methodology.

The team uncovered a ceramic pitcher leaning against the wall as if someone had just set it upon the stone floor.

Now I'm standing above the jug, looking exhausted after an 8-hour day of slugging, digging, brushing off and carting away LOTS of centuries-old dirt.

There's more excitement to tell of
but that's waiting for
official clearance.

I'm impressed at how well my wash machine cleans my clothes from daily digs. I literally shake dust as I walk about in dirtied clothes. The experience of touching and breathing in history is so worth the inconveniences ;^ )

I keep reflecting on how much weight my once-endangered arm lifts and tosses on a daily basis. It's a miracle for my arm to function as it does (THANK YOU G'D!).

I'm so happy to be part of this effort that I have a happy buzz all over! Now that's gotta be good for inner and outer health ;^ )

I didn't plan to do archaeology to help my muscles and emotions to heal from so much past suffering. The opportunity simply became available and I took it for the simple fun it affords me. The change of pace is certainly fun, too.

Watch the video below, which hints at developing therapies to heal damaged brains. What terrific opportunity are YOU taking to cope with medical or emotional adversity?



EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.

Yocheved Golani
Coping with a Medical Crisis?
Make the Changes You Need in Your Life

Who Can Help with Health Crisis Issues?

B'SD

22 Tevet 5770

Readers, it literally brings tears to my eyes when I receive touching messages about how my manuscript helps people in expected, and in unexpected, ways.

Here's an E-mail message that arrived to my monitor last night:

"I recently came across your

new workbook and although I have

not read through it completely,

it looks like a wonderful tribute

and very useful resource.

I have come across MANY coaches,

worldwide, who are working as

Health Coaches and only two

who work with health crisis issues,

you and one other!

I am in the process of developing

a systematic approach to dealing

with those precious souls

who are afflicted so severely

with the intention of focusing

my Coaching talents in this area.

Could you please direct me to

the work of others who Coach

in this area?

Have you any pearls of wisdom for me?

Would you be interested in assisting me

in my thinking as my approach

takes shape...?

Thanks - Chris Boyd

Man Alive Foundation: Cape Town S. Africa"

Here's my reply to Chris. It came from the depths of my heart:

Thank you for contacting me, Chris.

The only pearls of wisdom

I can share are:

"1. The supply of health-crisis coaches

depends on people with sharp personal

insight, knowing from the gut what the

fear, pain and obstacles can be and

personal experience at solving

those problems. It's not a field for

theories/speculation.

2. The dread that the average person has

of death and illness pretty much

limits the possibilities for studying

the discipline of health coaching.

You necessarily deal with

death and dying issues,

prohibitive expenses,

gut-wrenching decisions,

heartache and other forms of pain.

It takes nerves of steel and

gentle hearts to study and coach,

or to experience all that.

And a LOT of inner work.

We can keep a dialogue going if you wish."

What do YOU think of the above exchange, readers?

Bear in mind that coaching is designed for short-term relationships that focus on defining/setting goals and on making a better use of time, rather than on long-term situations and life/death issues that generally leave far too little time for reflection, research and budgetary boosts (financial crises abound with medical issues).

EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.

Yocheved Golani
Coping with a Medical Crisis?
Make the Changes You Need in Your Life

Boost Your Brain Power and Your Heart Health with THIS Yummy Treat!

B'SD

21 Tevet 5770


WOW, I'm just now catching up on world news with the first real break I took from my first week on that archaeology dig. The world at large still seems to need to learn how to get along with each other (sheesh, 10 simple commandments and we're still messing up after thousands of years...). The weather seems to be whalloping the USA and England and the economy sure could use a boost in many wallets.

Here's a quick tip for cheering up from the latest headlines and the vagaries of daily life:

Eat Chocolate to
Boost Your Brain Power
and to Help Your Heart.

Ask your doctors how much chocolate your system may have, then savor the flavor with your improving mood.

EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.

Yocheved Golani
Coping with a Medical Crisis?
Make the Changes You Need in Your Life

Discover the Proven Benefits of Just ONE Book for Health!

B'SD

19 Tevet 5770


I'm following the sales statistics of E-book It's MY Crisis! And I'll Cry If I Need To: EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge worldwide. This morning's numbers made my eyes open wider in surprise!

An increasing number of readers appreciate the powerful health and emotional benefits of the book. Why? The free information I share at this blog and via Twitter points to the many more proven solutions for affordable, can-do health care in the manuscript.

Discover the rapid results you can achieve. Reap the benefits with the rest of my readers.

Read the right-hand margin of this blog. There's a reason so many medical and mental health professionals recommend this book.

Order your copy today. Get it fast and on your monitor.

Yes, you CAN help yourself to feel, function and be better. The Global Resources section in the second half of the manuscript clues you in to free and affordable options for quality health care and for satisfying related needs.

EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.

Yocheved Golani
Coping with a Medical Crisis?
Make the Changes You Need in Your Life

Reading is a GREAT Way to Pass the Time When...

B'SD

18 Tevet 5770

Reading is a GREAT Way to Pass the Time When...

... you're bedbound.

... you're learning to cope

with physical challenges.

Seek out books that teach how to have fun no matter the diffculty you or a loved one is facing. Creativity fills the wider world. Ask librarians, social workers, and organizations serving the physically challenged world, for information you need. And be sure to see these sites:

Group Games so Deaf Kids Have FUN!

Sports & Games 4 BLIND Children

Wonder BABY: Literacy, Safety & FUN

4 Vision Impaired Children

Sign Language Fun with Games & Puzzles

Castle Quest & CopyCat FUN

for Children Who Can't Hear

There are more child-oriented resources in E-book EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge (why should adults have all the fun?) .

Yocheved Golani
Coping with a Medical Crisis?
Make the Changes You Need in Your Life

Vacation Fun Heals the Spirit!

B'SD

17 Tevet 5770

I've been savoring every moment of my vacation time that began last week. I'm still participating on the archaeological dig I joined on Thursday. Once I get permission to post some photos, I can share the excitement with you.

Taking a total break from daily routine is a refreshing experience. It lets the body and mind react to life in unrehearsed ways. That lets tired excuses, boring routines and old complaints disappear into the ether (yep, I benefit from that, too). You fill with a sense of fun, adventure and productive perspective that can help you far into the future.

For me, well, gosh it's fun to stop writing about other people and meeting deadlines all the time! And though my vision is still repairing with holistic care, I'm pretty handy at dealing with stuff situated or held only inches from my face. My team digs in a sitting or tummy-down position, then we hold stuff to clean away dirt. We've unearthed a wall, broken pottery shards already being pieced together, and... who knows what'll turn up next?!

Well, gotta go dig up the past, brush off the dirt and hold it in my hands to make history come alive again. It's been some project getting my clothes clean at the end of the day ;^ )

What are YOU doing to EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge?

Yocheved Golani
Coping with a Medical Crisis?
Make the Changes You Need in Your Life