Aging, Cancer, Dementia, grief, Heart Attack, Loneliness
There is no easy way to deal with the loss of a parent. They’ve literally know us our whole lives and for most of us, they provided unconditional love. Unfortunately, it’s part of the life cycle most of us have to deal with. I know when my dad died, it was...
Aging, Colonoscopy, General Health, Health Song, HealthRock, Menopause treatment, Music and Medicine, Music Composer, Women's Health
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month and that means just one thing… It’s time to ask, “When was the last time I had a colonoscopy?” You wouldn’t think colon cancer is something to sing about. But colon cancer is the second leading cause...
Aging, Estrogens, Hormone Balance, Hormone health, Hormones, Loneliness, Menopause, menopause symptoms, perimenopause, Women's Health
Ever since the Garden of Eden when Adam gave up a rib to have a companion, we’ve known that being alone isn’t what we’re designed to be. People do not do well with loneliness and isolation. I see it in my patients all the time. Feeling isolated often...
Aging, Lower Stress, menopause symptoms, Menopause treatment, Mindfulness, Mood Swings, Stress Reduction, Yoga
When it comes to stress, we have an abundance of it. As a matter of fact, it’s estimated that up to 85% of doctor’s visits are stress-related. But popping a pill is not the only solution for lowering stress. There’s a very ancient...
Aging, Anger, Depression, Mental Health, Stress Reduction
Do you spend a lot of time ruminating over past negative experiences? According to an article in Psychology Today, when people are anxious and depressed, most rumination involves feeling inadequate or worthless. And that leads to stress. Click here to listen to my...
Aging, Depression, Diabetes, General Health, High Blood Pressure, Mindfulness, Stress, Stress Reduction
There have been a number of recent reports about the importance of socialization and the risks of social isolation. This topic has become increasingly important for people in middle age who often have routines that keep them isolated and for the elderly who are also...
