May is mental health awareness month, and we are focused on reducing the stigma around mental health. For the next 6 days we will be posting tips and remedies for dealing with some things you may be feeling. We have worked with Arwen Podesta, MD, from Podesta Wellness, an alternative and holistic mental health service. Tag us and let us know how you are utilizing our tips to work on your own mental health! www.podestawellness.com We encourage you to talk to your doctor before starting any medications if needed and call 911 if it is an emergency.
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Voodoo in New Orleans: Reviving history: New Orleans fortune telling This article takes a deep dive into the history of Voodoo in New Orleans, its hybridization with Catholicism, and its present-day place in the city's culture. The author visits fortune-tellers in the French Quarter, using their guidance as a tool for introspection rather than a deterministic predictor of the future. Through her experiences in New Orleans, the author feels a mystical connection to both the past and the future. 