Intuitively, we all know that there is a strong, innate link between our mind and our gut. When we are nervous, we get butterflies in our stomach. When we are having a fight with our spouse, we get a knot in our stomach. When stress is ongoing, often we experience diarrhea or constipation regardless of [...]
I have written many times in the past about the need for vitamin D supplementation. My interest in this vitamin started years ago before you heard much about it, and it has only continued to become a more interesting topic as time and research continues. It bears repeating that vitamin D is called the “sunshine [...]
It seems that there are more and more people succumbing to anxiety and depression these days, and there are noticably more drugs available to “treat” them. I cannot help but think that the undue stress to perform, to get the to-do lists all checked off, to be all that you can be has muchto do [...]
I have always been a Type A, multi-tasking woman. You want it done, let me at it. I used to pride myself in crossing off all the items on my daily “to do” list.
As I delved deeper and deeper into health research and spent more time listening to my inner mind, I realized that I [...]
It is well into spring, and I still have not gotten into the spring cleaning thing– I mean spring cleaning my body, of course. Something is holding me back. A few extra pounds, a bit too much sugar over the past couple months….a sore back that keeps me from exercising the way I want…
Are you [...]
The morning after the “blizzard of 2010″ boasts beautiful blue skies, sunshine and sparkling white snow. Here in western NJ, we got about 18″ when it was all said and done. It made for a day without travel, a day where skis, snowshoes and snowmachines were the mode of transportation if you went out at [...]
No one can argue that the holiday season is a very stressful time of year. Pressure to shop, bake, and entertain puts added stress into an already stress-filled schedule. Family members forced to maintain close quarters for lengthy periods of time often end up in excess tension or heated arguments as old wounds and grudges [...]
This weather is wonderful! I love the cool temps, and did you catch the full moon?? Wow! The boys and I had some great early morning walks by moonlight that was so bright, we didn’t even need a flashlight!
During this weather transition, I have to keep reminding myself to drink more water– I just don’t [...]
Over a year ago, many of you know that I was diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease called Grave’s disease. Although I had no overt symptoms, my blood work was not pretty. I was scared, not having ever been “sick” in my life. I met with an endocrinologist who talked of medication, of irradiating my [...]
I have written in the past about establishing a connection to nature, about having a connection with a higher power. We all need to feel connected in this world. I want to talk a bit about forming connections with each other.
This fast-paced world with all its time-saving gadgets leaves us spent, depleted and wondering if [...]
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