Stressed Out
“Reality is the leading cause of stress…among those who are in touch with it.” I’ve got to agree with Lily Tomlin on that one, and I’m sure that most stress physiology researchers would too.
The Health Benefits of Living Closer to Nature
The brain is a thicket of neurons (biologists estimate there are 100 billion nerve cells in the human cortex). One of the most amazing findings regarding this awe-inspiring organ is the way your brain rewires itself on a daily basis in response to your experiences and your environment. Neuroscientists refer to this ability as “plasticity,” […]
Lions, Zebras and Michael Jordan
Dean Smith was Michael Jordan’s basketball coach at the University of North Carolina. Not only was he was a legendary coach…he was also very quotable. One of my favorites is, “If you treat every situation as a life and death matter, you’ll die a lot of times.” Coach Smith was probably referring to the stress […]
Canine Cure
I just wrote myself and my family a new prescription for decreasing stress, boosting immune function, and improving my overall wellness. Her name is Raya… and she’s a 10-week old Vizsla puppy.
Worried About Cancer but Afraid to Admit It?
Cancer. It inspires so much fear that many people refuse to even say the word. Just about everyone is afraid of the dreaded “Big C.” And It’s easy to understand why: cancer is an insidious disease which can strike anyone, anytime, and it’s often deadly. To make matters worse, many of the current treatment options […]
Death of a Salesman: Big Pharma Style
The first time a pharmaceutical sales rep came in to see me as a patient, I admit I was a bit surprised. I think I may have even made a joke: something like “welcome to the dark side.” Since then, I have seen many big pharma employees as patients, and they are some of the […]
The Travel Mindset: A Vacation in Your Own Backyard
Anyone who loves to travel knows how electrifying a road trip, camping excursion, backpacking journey, or beach getaway can be. Vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate, and get away from the hustle of everyday life for a while — they are a sort of “reset button.” This “reset” from routine is a necessary part […]
Adaptogens: Our Allies in the Plant Kingdom
Plants have an amazing ability to survive, and thrive, in the most difficult of circumstances. Just think about it: plants can’t move around. They can’t grab a sweater if it’s too chilly. They can’t turn on the AC if it’s too hot. If they’re thirsty, they can’t simply walk into the kitchen to grab a […]
Biotin and Your Thyroid: Not Good News
Biotin is a wildly popular supplement these days. Also known as vitamin B7 and coenzyme R, biotin is found naturally in many foods, such as eggs, milk, nuts, and legumes. As it may help to ameliorate thinning hair, and strengthen nails, it’s no wonder that many people have taken to it. Sounds great, right? However, […]
Are You Addicted To Stress?
You wake up exhausted, promise yourself you’ll go to the gym, start yoga, meditation, go easy on the coffee, drink more water, stop eating junk. Then your brain goes into overdrive thinking about everything that needs to be accomplished — deadlines, to-do lists, appointments… Your heart races, you feel panicked. So, you work late into […]
