by | Jun 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Everyone in a family is impacted in some way if one family member has drug/alcohol problems. No matter how close or distant family relationships are, chemical dependency can disrupt a family’s balance and cause dysfunction. The entire family can assist...
by | May 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is a clear connection between what we eat, how we feel and how well our bodies, brains and minds function. Nutritious whole foods including grass fed beef, free range organic poultry, clean fish (without metal contamination), a variety of organic fruits...
by | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happiness. Everybody wants it, many seek it, few find it. What will make you happy? A better job? More money? Less arguing with your spouse? The approval of others? A bigger house? Maybe all of these things would make you happy, but it’s more likely that...
by | May 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Reach for your goals!” “Go for it!” “You can do it!” We all know the mantra’s that we tell ourselves over and over again as we work towards a goal- whether it is finishing a paper, a class, graduating, working out, losing weight, buying a car, or...
by | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
In the battle against stress and anxiety, there are a number of great tricks and skills that can be used to help us feel safer and more comfortable. While many may immediately come to mind (breathing, exercise, a good night’s sleep, etc.), the use of music as a...
by | Apr 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
It may be surprising to know that our bodies are host to trillions of tiny organisms that live both inside and outside our bodies. These small organisms are invisible to the naked eye and vastly outnumber the cells comprising our bodies. Weighing...
by | Feb 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Forgiveness is difficult. From the driver who cuts you off in traffic to the spouse who has betrayed you, forgiveness is nearly impossible for some to achieve. Some might ask “Why should I forgive?” Some see forgiveness as a sign of weakness, of not being assertive...
by | Feb 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stages of ChangeHuman beings are generally resistant to change and will repeat familiar behaviors even when they are no longer beneficial and even harmful. However, human beings are also very adaptable so we can change if we put our minds to it. Psychologists Carlo...
by | Dec 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Now that Christmas has ended, it’s time to prepare for a healthier and prosperous New Year! This is the time to get your finances in order as well as your health. I usually set aside some time to reflect on the past year and hope to see a better one for the future....
by | Dec 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
The practice of yoga has endured for thousands of years and is noted primarily for its ability to increase bodily flexibility and focused awareness. This focused awareness, achieved through breath work and bodily attunement, is a form of mindfulness. Mindfulness is...
