The brain is always working, even when asleep dreaming. It takes care of thoughts and movements, breathing and heartbeat, and senses - it literally works hard 24/7. Therefore, the brain requires energy to work and that energy comes from the foods one eats, and the source of energy makes a big difference affecting the structure and function of the brain and, ultimately, one’s mood. Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from free radicals, which cause disruption of living cells. On the other hand, diets high in refined sugars, for example, are harmful to the brain because in addition to worsening body’s regulation
[picture credit nrcdv.org] Please, won't you help us to get the word out and increase the visibility of the major impacts of domestic violence all around us. Much remains to be done to address this important problem. Along with local, state, and nationwide organizations (like The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence), Family Restoration Healing Center wishes to diminish the widespread effects of domestic violence. Domestic violence is against the law—action needs to be taken. If you are being hurt, or see someone being mistreated this way, call 911. This social issue, like so many others, is very multifaceted. It has so many causes (in both male and female abusers' lives), causing
