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Embracing a lifestyle change is tough: from adopting a new habit to dealing with a unique life situation or embracing a chronic condition. I recently…
The more we believe that we might succeed in “fitting everything in,” the less we ask ourselves whether each commitment is truly worth a portion…
To change or incorporate a new habit is difficult. I want to share Tiny Habits®, a method designed by a scientist at Stanford University, Dr.…
Not too long ago in a place not too far away, a field mouse asked a wise old owl what the weight of a snowflake…
I recently became aware of free solo climbing during the Academy Awards ceremony as a movie on this kind of activity received an Oscar as…
There are areas in the world called the blue zones in which people live longer and well. I have been interested in knowing the factors…
In today’s fast paced world, communication is more important then ever, yet we seem to devote less and less time to really listening to one…
Cigarette smoking is responsible for 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States, making it the leading cause of preventable death and disease.1 …
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain… and the numbers are only on the rise. Over a 14-year period, the percentage of Americans suffering…
Chronic pain is a prevalent disease, affecting 1 in 10 U.S. adults, according a 2012 national survey . Commonly these patients are prescribed opioids to…
While it is a given that muscle training and technique are crucial to peak performance, recently more and more attention has been given to the…
Improving quality of life is one of the most important goals in health care, particularly in the treatment of chronic conditions. Emotions can play a…
As a provider I have come to realize that the challenges and difficulties we face when dealing with the health care system are a given.…
Often when we speak, we assume that the other person is intently listening to what we are saying. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.…
We often go through life on autopilot, not really being present or aware of what is going on inside of our heads or in front…
You are running. You hear nothing but the labor of your own breath and the pounding of your feet against the pavement. You are tired…
“Health is a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." - World Health Organization (1).…
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