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Did you know that we have two brains? Of course you know about the brain in your head. And although you might not know much about the “second brain” in your stomach, you’ve probably “felt” it before. We feel “butterflies” when we fall in love or when we’re nervous. We have a “gut-feeling” when weRead more

For years, university life has been the same routine of classes, outside activities, and balancing a job and maintaining a social life. Then suddenly– No more classes. No more essays or homework. No more meetings. The mortarboard is on and students are clutching their diploma illustrating years’ of hard work—with much hope and resolve toRead more

One common complaint I hear from my clients is how busy everyone is and how they don’t often feel unified or connected to their family. If children don’t feel their families are something special and important to be a part of, they will find other groups where they feel included and wanted.  Of particular noteworthinessRead more

Hooray for summer! School’s out, the weather is warm, and your kids are ready to play. Summer camp may be in the picture, but what’s most enticing is the freedom and luxury to do absolutely nothing — until you’ve done it for a while. It’s amazing how quickly the thrill of nothing to do canRead more

The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or you’re in over your head. If the stress of caregiving is left unchecked, it can take a toll on your health, relationships, and state of mind—eventually leading to exhaustion. When you’re exhausted and burned out, it’sRead more

Disillusioned by decades of disease-focused medicine, more doctors and patients are now shifting their focus to whole-person health. Ancient practices (yoga), alternative therapies (massage therapy, acupuncture), and commonsense strategies (nutritional counseling) are complementing conventional treatments, expanding our notions of healing — and leading the way to greater well-being and vitality. This is what Body &Read more

Midlife crisis—this term has long been associated with men but women are as likely as men to experience a midlife crisis. This is an emotionally uncomfortable period that most often occurs between the ages of 35 and 55 where priorities, values and behaviors that have been considered the “norm” are questioned. For some this canRead more

How to remove obstacles blocking you from reaching your goals Often a list of New Year’s Resolutions is long and can be anxiety provoking. After the busy holidays, post-holiday let down, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make winter months feel hopeless. It’s important to remember thatRead more

Goodness is catching–and it doesn’t take extraordinary heroics to trigger it. Simple human kindness—a teen stopping to shovel an elderly woman’s walk; someone helping a blind person cross the street; a community rallying behind a family in need—can be enough to open our hearts and inspire us to help others.1 The act of kindness canRead more

What? Men don’t get depressed? Of course we do, but we tend to hide it well.1 Men tend to deal with depression differently than women and may show different signs that they are depressed. Depression is often a hidden problem with men, since many men tend to suffer in silence, rather than talking about theirRead more