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enriching your life! Traditionally,
libraries are known as places for
books, but they offer so much more!
Many libraries host events and
classes that provide a chance to
develop a new skill or gain a new
experience.
So the next time you can’t think of
something to do or find yourself looking
for a healthy getaway, consider
a visit to your local library!
Healthy Self-Worth
by Adam Langley, M.D.
PremierMED
Family & Sports Medicine
www.premierfsm.com
407-581-9065
Do you love and accept yourself
just as you are? For many of us, it
is difficult to accept our less-attractive
features or character flaws.
Possibly, you have an idea of how
you should appear based on comparisons,
judgements or a “perfect
image.” In our current culture of
social media, superficial comparisons
can lead to feelings of inadequacy,
which can lead to negative
self-talk.
When considering personal health
goals, a vital part of that journey
begins within a person’s heart and
mind. Finding confidence and acceptance
of one’s self-worth as a
human being is crucial to starting
and sustaining any health regimen.
Once our internal perspective is
on solid ground, we can better focus
on our external influences and
goals. There are several avenues
people can take to start the process
of self-acceptance. Obstacles
that can get in the way of selfacceptance
are shame, doubt and
delusions.
Problems are just opportunities.
Before we are able to make progress
discovering the best version of
“us,” we must first look at our imperfections
or problems as opportunities
to become the best versions of
ourselves. How do we do this? First,
we must look at ourselves honestly,
not critically; second, we can accept
that we are human and flawed;
and finally, we must be intentional
and realistic in our steps toward
change.
Throughout our culture and society,
there are continual messages
that convey we are not good
enough, and happiness is just out
of reach. This message is rooted in
toxic shame, and it fuels the confusion
surrounding quick-fix, fad diets
and weight-loss supplements. Toxic
shame prevents us from loving ourselves.
Toxic shame requires identification,
correction, healing and
elimination.
When you find yourself hearing
an inner-voice of judgement, contempt,
self-labeling or comparison,
ask yourself this question: Would
you speak to a child or friend this
way? If not, why are you speaking to
yourself this way?
At this point, I will leave you with
a challenge. Set your timer for 10
minutes. Go into your bathroom with
a mirror. Look into your eyes and relax
into your unconditional positive
regard. Tell yourself you are worthy,
and you are loved. The practice of
positive self-talk allows us to own the
changes we want to see, rather than
letting them control us. I hope you
continue to grow and change on
your path to self-worth.
The Importance
of Hormones
as People Age
by John C. Carrozzella, M.D.
MSMS, ABAARM, FAARFM
Florida Center for
Hormones and Wellness
www.hormonesandwellness.com
407-507-3837
Many of us already know that
hormones, such as estrogen and
testosterone, decline with age, and
along with that decline comes a
significant reduction in sex drive
and physical intimacy. What is
not commonly known is that hormonal
decline is also associated
with a number of diseases of
aging.
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