Have you ever noticed that there is a constant stream of media messages that sound similar to the meal-time nagging you got as a child to eat your vegetables. You may be thinking, this old hat again, we get the picture, but apparently [ ... ]
Dialectal behaviors are cognitive behavioral techniques that work to regulate emotions, reduce stress and help individuals master the concept of mindfulness. Stemming from the concept of unconditional self-acceptance, dialectical [ ... ]
A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition (Kesse-Guyot E, 2013 Sept 27) found that a diet rich in carotenoids improved cognitive performance in middle-aged men and women. Nearly 3000 individuals, 35-60 years of [ ... ]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population). Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering [ ... ]
There are many safe, effective and natural alternatives to aid in the control of blood glucose levels. Herbal products are beneficial for the treatment of many conditions and in recent years, several have become noteworthy in [ ... ]
Oh, stress! While the stress response can be lifesaving in emergency situations where you need to act quickly, it wears your body down when constantly activated by the stresses of everyday life. In our culture we tend to very [ ... ]
Do you have a habit of popping antacids regularly after large meals? Heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux seem to be much more common than they were a decade ago. The prevalence of weekly heartburn and other symptoms of acid [ ... ]
Would you like to learn simple and effective relaxation and self-awareness techniques that will increase the quality of your sleep and improve how you feel? If you do, you are in for a treat! Below you will learn the quick and dirty [ ... ]
Most of us know from experience that lack of sleep can cause us to think less clearly, impair learning, lead to poor decision-making, even impair motor skills. Long bouts of insomnia can lead to increased risk of migraines, seizures, [ ... ]
When stress strikes. We need to act. We need to heed the signals of stress that our body gives and take ample time to remedy them. And in doing so, a less is more approach can be very effective. In the process of abating our [ ... ]
