When you think of summer, what images come into your mind? Taking a vacation? A day at the beach? Going on a picnic? for most people, summer brings to mind happy images and nice memories. June 20, 2020 was the longest day of the year. The Summer Solstice. The first day of Summer. And …
Father’s day is a special day set aside to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood. Inspired by the Mother’s Day celebration, Sonora Smart Dodd planned a special day to honor fathers. It’s been celebrated in the United States since June 1910. For me Father’s Day has always been special because I had such a close …
Ever have difficulty sleeping? I’m not surprised if you said, “Yes.” Among my patients and friends, poor sleep is one of the most common complaints people talk about. It seems almost no one is spared at least a little insomnia. Several years ago I composed a series of three lullaby albums (Lullabies for Kids …
This post is a short section from my book, The Estrogen Fix. As you will see, hot flashes are more than just a nuisance; they affect your brain… Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of and complaints about menopause. Sure, they are annoying, embarrassing, and disruptive. But do they do something …
I wrote this song in the wake of 9/11 when the world seemed like it was tumbling down. For different reasons, it seems like that today as well. We are living in extremely challenging times. Our country, feverish from the Covid-19 pandemic, is now also convulsing from the tragic death of George Floyd and …
Let’s face it, nobody is sleeping too well these days. Between Covid-19 and the social unrest that has swept the country with the tragic loss of George Floyd, it’s about as tense a time as I can remember in my lifetime. But to paraphrase Shakespeare, “Sleep knits the raveled sleeve of care.” And making …
Let’s face it, everything seems to be going digital. Our office meetings, religious services, birthdays, doctor’s appointments and more are now becoming Zoom events. But not everything has made the digital transition, events like sports, theatre, and weddings are either always or typically postponed. June is a month that has traditionally seen a lot of …
Are you feeling out of control? Are you frustrated at not being able to lose weight? Do you feel like you’re losing your mind, want to cry, walk around like a zombie because you’re so tired, and you just want it to stop? You could be going into menopause. And menopause can be so challenging …
Memorial Day is a chance for us all to pay homage to those who died in defense of our country. But this year has added another layer to Memorial Day. In addition to the thousands of troops that have died in service to our country, in the last few months roughly 100,000 Americans have died …
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, there has been so much focus on health issues related to the virus, routine healthcare has become less accessible. If you want to learn more about how to avoid Covid-19, CLICK HERE. In an earlier blog post I discussed tips to stay well emotionally while waiting out the Covid-19 …
