by Lisamarie Bourke | Oct 24, 2019 | Blog, Lisamarie Bourke
Life will throw you into situations that are out of your control. Some of these situations may be stressful or difficult to cope with, and in turn, may affect the state of your mental health. While we do not always have full control over what happens in our life, we...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Oct 10, 2019 | Blog, Lisamarie Bourke
Heartbreak is inevitable. It is one of those aspects of this imperfect life that we must face at some time. Yes, there are couples who have been together for what seems like forever, but even the perfect high school sweethearts can’t avoid it. Heartbreak doesn’t have...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Oct 9, 2019 | Blog, Lisamarie Bourke
The gut is one of the more sensitive organs in our bodies, heavily influenced by our diet and external factors. Almost 40% of people have reported experiencing digestive symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, or upset stomach – many on more than one occasion....
by Lisamarie Bourke | Oct 7, 2019 | Blog, Lisamarie Bourke
Statistically speaking, one in three women will be exposed to gender-based violence in her lifetime. It is a widespread issue, reaching women in nearly every country, culture, and socio-economic stature. Violence increases the risk of women developing mental or...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, Lisamarie Bourke
Dates are a newly popular fruit that have been found to carry a number of health benefits when consumed regularly. Usually consumed in a dehydrated form, these sweet fruits from the date palm tree are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and other essential nutrients. They...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, Lisamarie Bourke
A masked man boarded a bus carrying children home from school in Mingora, Pakistan on an October day in 2012. He fired a single bullet into the head of Malala Yousefzai and fled, leaving her to die. The Taliban had apparently made good on their threat to kill the girl...