Namaste shares deep raw emotion and genuinely depicts human triumph, while at the same time educates the world and increases awareness about hearing loss and the power of one’s attitude and fortitude.

We hope to be shooting Namaste in Summer 2012.

If you would like to become involved in any way with Namaste, please contact us at: info@namastethemovie.com.

Have you seen Namaste’s official website? If not, have a look! Please send anyone you know there who may have a vested interest in the cause & would like to be a part of this highly inspirational film either through production or help in funding!

Namaste shares deep raw emotion and genuinely depicts human triumph, while at the same time educates the world & increases awareness about hearing loss & the power of one’s attitude & fortitude.

www.NamasteTheMovie.com

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I have started a monumental journey towards truly making a difference in this world, and I would love for you to come along. I am working on an extremely important and moralistic film entitled Namaste, which is about overcoming adversity and pushing through some of life’s huge limitations to accomplish things one would never dream possible.

Namaste, which is inspired by true events, is a beautiful drama about a compassionate, workaholic doctor who overcomes her emotional unavailability by dedicating her life to helping a patient acclimate to losing his hearing and overcoming the obstacles of living in a deaf world. Ultimately, this film proves that anything is possible when you learn to hear with your heart.

So, why this posting?

I am asking for your support in helping to spread the word about Namaste. With an incredible story, named actors and a phenomenally talented crew, this film plans to increase deaf awareness and to help inspire and motivate all people, that one should not allow any limitations to keep them from making goals and seeing them completely through!

After understanding our project more, from reading about it on Kickstarter, one can then decide whether or not they would like to give a monetary pledge in any amount to help bring this message to the world via the silver screen. SO many people need to hear the message Namaste sends, and even the smallest pledge will help. Please share our Kickstarter page, as we feel that, like the BMW… Namaste can sell itself.

If after reading the Kickstarter page and the FAQs listed there, you have any other questions, please feel to write to info@namastethemovie.com. In addition, we offer some pretty cool rewards for people who kindly pledge money for helping to make this film a reality. You can also donate to the film right here on the page, by pledging through this secure PayPal link. The address you will use is DOCintheBIZ@gmail.com.

Oh, one last thing. Go to the Kickstarter page to watch me signing in ASL!

Thank you MOST sincerely for all your support!

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KC Kelly, Ph.D.

Hello my wonderful DOCintheBiz followers:

Please know that I have not forgotten about you and appreciate all your support immensely. My heart is full with everyone here on DOCintheBiz who writes in to me to comment on my articles or for personalized help through EMAIL THE DOCTOR! 

If you haven’t already, please join me here… NATIONAL MIND AND BODY EXAMINER by subscribing to the column (most email services work, but AOL seems to have many difficulties receiving timely email notifications of my posts). 

I’m also happy to announce that I have many other writing projects in the works. I will be publishing my first set of books shortly as well as going into production on a screenplay I wrote for a major feature film. It’s all happening, just as it can all be happening for you! Life is wonderful and I couldn’t do it without those who support me and believe in me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

All my very best to you all!

Dr. KC Kelly

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Our bodies need a variety of proteins, calories, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, trace elements, enzymes, and antioxidants to help in metabolism and more importantly to enhance the immune system against diseases, make us feel energized and strong. To get the optimum health benefits, experts recommend we eat a variety of fresh (organic if possible) fruits on a daily basis in order to furnish our bodies with the essential nutrients required for the most advantageous functioning.

To read about the top 10 highly nutrient rich fruits, click here: http://su.pr/2gn5b5

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My Dear DOCintheBiz Readers,

I have added another column to my writing and I now write three (3) columns for the Examiner, one (1) column for Huliq and I have been blessed to have been hired to write freelance (for now… working towards full time) for a major hardcopy national magazine! Would you please click here: National Mind and Body Examiner and subscribe to my column? The subscribe button is located at the top, to the right of my picture. You only have to enter your email address and you will receive daily notifications of the articles I post. My other two columns there are not health related, so I will not mention them. If interested, please email me and I will direct appropriately.

I will be sharing relevant articles here at DOCintheBiz from Huliq for you to enjoy. I hope you will all take advantage and click to the links provided to read my stories. Thank you so much for all your continued support. I truly appreciate each and every one of my readers.

Most Sincerely,

Dr. KC Kelly

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“Strawberries are the angels of the earth, innocent and sweet with green leafy wings reaching heavenward.” ~Terri Guillemets

According to a study shared on MSNBC, the consumption of pesticides by children have been linked to possible Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. The National Academy of Sciences shared that many common foods and snacks that children eat on a daily basis, including frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries and celery are coated with chemicals and this has been found to be a major source of pesticide exposure in children which leads to ADHD.

Maryse F. Bouchard, a researcher at the University of Montreal in Quebeca published her latest research on this topic in the journal Pediatrics. Bouchard’s study has been said to be the largest one to date which looked at the effects of pesticides on child development and behavior, including ADHD. She and her colleagues measured levels of six pesticide metabolites in the urine of 1,139 children ages 8 to 15 and concluded that kids with a 10-fold increase in the kind of metabolites left in the body after malathion (the most common chemical found) exposure, were 55 percent more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than children who were not exposed to the chemicals.

Bouchard suggested to parents, “I would say buy organic as much as possible. I would also recommend washing fruits and vegetables as much as possible.” The Food and Drug Administration suggests that when washing fruits and vegetables, one should run them under cold running tap water and scrub firm-skinned produce with a brush. Be sure to rinse frozen fruits and vegetables, too and do not use soap when washing, as this could leave behind residues of detergent and add more chemicals to the food.

ADHD affects an estimated 4.5 million U.S. children. About 2.5 million of these children are prescribed medication for the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their behaviors are often what get them in trouble in school due to the inability to concentrate, pay attention or listen to directives. When children cannot concentrate and stay on task, they tend to get reprimanded and their grades suffer.

There are some easy ways to avoid exposing your children to pesticides. Besides washing foods, The Environmental Working Group, a consumer advocacy organization, advises to buy organic versions of a dozen fruits and vegetables that grow in the ground or are commonly eaten with the skin because these organic versions will most likely not be contaminated.

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The former Local Mental Health Examiner, Dr. KC Kelly is now credited as a Nationally Syndicated Mind and Body Columnist for the Examiner beginning April 2010. Dr. KC writes on the newest breaking news stories and how they relate to mind and body health, along with articles on mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health topics as you would see here at DOCintheBiz.

In a former article entitled Dr. KC Kelly Writes for the Examiner: Find Links Here, you will find a list of the topics that are covered. Please check back as this list is constantly expanding.

If you have an idea that you would like Dr. KC to write about, please feel free to let us know here in the comment section.

Thank you so much for your continued support. It is truly appreciated.

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Grief is the normal process of reacting to either physical (i.e. death) or social (i.e. job, divorce) loss. All people cope differently with the emotional pain of losing anything they have treasured, and losing a loved one to death is no exception, but probably the most powerful of all losses. The grieving process gives people time to reflect and find new strength that can hopefully enable them to continue living.

Grief may be experienced mentally (i.e. anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, and despair), physically (i.e. sleeping problems, changes in appetite, physical problems, or illness), socially (i.e. taking care of others in the family, seeing family or friends, or returning to work), or emotionally (i.e. depression, anxiety, fear).

There is no right or wrong way of coping with death. Everyone has a different personality and different cope skills to deal with tragedy. The way people grieve or cope with death will depend on who they are, their cultural and religious background, their mental history, their support systems, their financial status and what kind of relationship they had with the person who died.

If you have someone in your life who is going through the grieving process, there are ways to help them.

Ways to help people who are grieving:

• Encourage them to express their feelings
• Encourage them to feel comfortable crying or venting in front of you
• Help them stick to routines or schedules
• Help them to remember good times
• Urge person to look to their faith community and/or a grief professional including possible online counseling
• Encourage person to consider a support group for others who are grieving the loss of a loved one
• Makes plans/prepare for difficult times such as holidays, birthdays or anniversaries
• Help clean out loved one’s things and use time to reminisce
• Suggest writing a letter to the loved one or keeping a journal
• Encourage laughter without guilt
• Share words of encouragement
• Encourage person to take care of their health
• Help with everyday chores

And most importantly:

• Be patient. Grief takes time and all people grieve in their own ways and time. Avoid saying things like, “You should be getting on with your life.”

If you are personally dealing with the death of a loved one or have other related issues such as depression or anxiety, etc., please reach out for help. Online counseling is a great way to get confidential, convenient and affordable help. Please know that you are never alone.

All my best,
Dr. KC

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To my loyal and new readers here at DOCintheBiz:

Mid December, 2009 marked the beginning of a new venture for me. I began to write for the EXAMINER, which is an online tool for writers and readers to share wonderful information. I write an article a day on mental/emotional health topics or on current event topics and how they relate to mental/emotional health.

In the short time period that I have been writing for the EXAMINER, topics have included, but have not been limited to:

• Self esteem
• Love
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Fear
• Attitude
• Hope
• Suicide
• Affects of unemployment
• Chemical imbalances
• Domestic violence
• Relationships
• Online counseling
• Smoking
• Many current event topics such as the 911, al Queda, Haiti Earthquake, etc.

I always welcome questions and depending on the kind of questions asked, I will either answer them here (where the articles can be longer) or on my Examiner page (where articles are a bit more brief). As time goes on, my topics on the EXAMINER will grow as they have here.

Please visit my MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINER page, share it with others and subscribe (button on top to the right of my picture on home page or below picture on article pages) to receive notifications of my daily publications. You may feel free to leave comments there as well.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support in my writing. I appreciate each and every one of you! And always remember that online counseling is always available for those in need of small “tune-ups” or larger life changes. Click here for professional, confidential, and affordable online counseling with me.

All my best,

Dr. KC

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Personality has been described as a person’s emotions, moods, temperament, actions and responses to certain events or circumstances that happen in his or her daily life. I have heard other experts talking about the idea of nature versus nurture in the development of one’s personality from birth and I have agreed with their consensus. The majority of experts have said that one is indeed born with innate personality traits (nature); however, as the person grows and learns, these traits can be altered (nurture). Environmental or extrinsic factors, such as outside influences from others and society can lead a person to behave in certain ways, but his or her inherent instincts will still remain intact.

Think of it this way: A child is not born saying, “I am not worthy” or “I am not good.” Children come into this world with a certain kind of innocence and set individualistic qualities (or personalities). The way children are raised by the people who care for (or not care for) them is what will influence their thoughts, feelings and actions, the way they view the world, and what they believe to be right or wrong. As they grow and learn into adulthood, they will be influenced by more than just their initial caretakers and be able to see some of the ways they may have been skewed in their thinking. This is the time they can revert back to their originally inherent character and act in ways in which they feel most comfortable.

This example may help give some more understanding to the nature versus nurture debate: Scientists have assigned genetic and prenatal influences to the reasoning behind why two babies, both given the same amount of love and attention as infants, might behave so differently. One craves cuddling and human touch while the other is independent and would rather discover on his or her own than be held and touched. The way they are, is innately how they were born.

To make a clear distinction between a “difficult” person and one with a personality disorder, I define personality disorders as extended and extremely inflexible, pervasive, dysfunctional and maladaptive behaviors that impair social and occupational functioning on a daily basis. We all possess characteristics of all the DSM personality disorders; however, this does not mean that we would be classified as having a personality disorder.

In conclusion, being in a long-term abusive relationship, for example, may cause an otherwise loving and affectionate person to feel as though they are not deserving of another’s love. The abusive treatment they endure may be the catalyst for them to behave in ways in which they are not proud, feel angry, withdrawn, skeptical, suspicious or afraid of any future relationships or simply unhappy with the person the think they have become. This does not mean that this is their personality, but it is instead, a part of their current persona, which does not qualify as having a personality disorder. People in these instances need to free themselves from the unhealthy relationship or circumstance, unlearn certain behaviors and learn new ways of relating to others and to themselves.

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