Feeling anxious? Anxiety seems to be our new normal state. Watching the news for more than a few minutes ends up being a real adrenaline rush. Coronavirus, wildfires, inflation, shootings, Ukraine. Who can feel calm? Self-help author Wayne Dyer wrote, “You can’t always control what goes on outside you; but you can control …
Are you dealing with any negative thoughts right now that are weighing you down? Most people I know are. Negative thoughts take up a lot of time and energy. Maybe it’s time to let them go. Here’s a poem I wrote about doing just that. I began gaining weight A long time ago I …
It’s been a long winter. But now you can take a slow, deep breath. It’s Spring. There is a warm breeze; the sun is shining; the crocus and grape hyacinth are blooming; the daffodils are protruding their leaves, drinking in the sunshine. The snow and cold are now past and the warmth of …
Perimenopause happens soon after 40. And the “Oh No, Four O” for many is the beginning of personal issues such as food addiction, unhappy relationships, workaholism, getting over stress, over anxious, or overweight. Have these internalized beliefs left you worried about whether or not you will remain healthy, desirable, lovable, or employable? Do you …
Menopause is stressful; hormonal changes, sleep changes, mood swings, and more. Throw in the economic issues we’re now facing, 100,000 new cases per day of a pandemic, and all the social and political tensions people are facing in this country right now, and everywhere you turn there is stress. You don’t have to be a …
Today in the United States, about 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety; worldwide, according to the WHO, 300 million have an anxiety disorder. That’s a lot of anxiety. And it’s no wonder. Covid19, the economy, racial equality, political rancor, and fear of even going to the doctor in a pandemic are just some of the …
Since Covid19 has become a household international word and Corona went from being a brand of beer to being a potentially lethal virus, the world has been experiencing a tremendous increase in stress. And since this is Labor Day, it’s worth mentioning that the impact of Covid19 on the workforce is particularly great. A …
Just about everyone I talk to is stressed. Covid19, money, work, school, elections…the list goes on and on. You fill in the blank________. And stress makes everything worse, including menopause symptoms. The reason may vary, but what is universal is the need to destress. To take time to stop the world and get off …
Remember BC (before Covid-19)? You could call up your doctor, dentist, optician, physical therapist, etc, and book an appointment. You could also go to work, travel, go to a restaurant, visit friends, and just live your life. Time to change your mindset! Most people have been living in social isolation. Even though it is keeping …
It’s the holiday season… And you know what that means… Lots of parties, lots of food, and lots of calories. The average person gains about 5 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and the end of the year. So I asked weight specialist Dr. Holly Wyatt from the University of Colorado a …
