Chase Away the Blues By Doing This
We all know what negative emotions like sadness, anger, frustration, pessimism and anxiety feel like. Many of us may even experience one or more of these on a daily basis. There’s nothing wrong with negative emotions themselves. Usually, they come and go, and it’s no big deal. However, a problem arises when negative and […]
Being Lonely is Bad for Your Health
A new study just confirmed a long running theory of mine that that I developed after years of observing trends that I’ve seen in my patients over many years. As a naturopathic physician, I am grateful for the ability to connect with my patients in a way that goes beyond just a superficial interaction. In […]
Anxious Times Indeed
We had a lovely evening at my house last night with the family relaxing in front of the fireplace..it was a pleasant diversion from the anxiety we all can feel in the aftermath of the horrifying events in Paris last week. Now that my kids are upstairs and asleep, I was catching up on some […]
Lions, Guts and Stress
In nature, the flight-or-fight response is all too common. A zebra being chased by a lion uses this response to run for its life. It needs all of its energy to outrun the lion. In fight-or-flight mode, the zebra’s body down-regulates certain other systemic functions, such as wound healing and digestion. However, this is a […]
5 Reasons Why Stress-reduced Living Can Help You Live Longer
“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” — George F. Burns Every two seconds someone dies from a stress-related condition. According to the World Health Organization, […]
