How Do Chronic Stress and Trauma Impact Your Health?
There is a lot of talk these days about trauma and how traumatic this year – 2020 – has been. It makes sense. This year has been crazy. But for those of us who have experienced individual traumas over the … Continue reading →
Are You Overtired and Cranky?
Overtired and Cranky is the name of my favorite bubble bath. (It’s by California Baby if you want to take a peek.) The name is the reason I bought it – it made me laugh! And it was true. I … Continue reading →
Two Easy Steps to Do Now to Improve Your Mood and Health This Winter
To say this year has been a challenge is putting it pretty mildly and finding a happy balance has been down right hard. Let’s be honest – there is a lot of fear, anger, grief, and pain in our communities … Continue reading →
“I hear you” – The opportunity in simply accepting others
I discovered Dr. Caroline Leaf and her books many years go when she started publishing about neuroplasticity – the ability to retrain and change our brains – and giving us tools to make that happen at home. (See…I’ve always loved … Continue reading →
Fighting Fatigue with Fun–And Other Healthcare Tips
Who hasn’t struggled with fatigue? You know, that in-the-middle-of-you-tired that feels heavy and keeps you from doing even the fun things that you enjoy. I can pretty confidently say we have all dealt with fatigue at some point in our … Continue reading →
When was the Last Time You Slept Like a Baby?
Today is the second morning in a row I have woken up after sleeping through the night. To be honest, I can’t remember the last time that happened…even for one night. Sleeping never used to be an issue; during medical … Continue reading →
This New Year – A Resolution That Will Work!
How many of us think of the New Year as a time to find or create that better version of ourselves? Watch TV for any period of time and you’ll see an increase in ads for weight loss programs, giving … Continue reading →
Why Integrative Medicine?
This is one of those questions that comes up pretty regularly, so I decided it was time to put an answer down on “paper”. The interesting thing is that this is a question I am asked by the general public … Continue reading →