We all have triggers, both positive and negative. They can be conscious or subconscious. The conscious ones are easily identified. These might be things like a specific topic of conversation, a person or group, a song, an odor, or anything else we overtly know that evokes an emotion or makes us react in a certain …
As I send this, we are celebrating Memorial Day in the US. This holiday celebrated the last Monday in May, became a federal holiday in 1971 to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. Schools are mostly finished with …
Over the weekend, I fell. My right toes got tripped up on a rise in the concrete and I launched chin first into the street. Luckily I was walking with two other women. What is curious about the situation is how I reacted to it. I yelled a bit and cried a little and then did …
I am a huge proponent of genetic testing. For me, it’s not about ancestry, but because I am curious about my health and traits. From talking to many people about testing, I also understand that many do not want to get tested due to various reasons. In this email, I’ll write about the benefits and …
How many times have you eaten too many chips during a sports event, or dished up an enormous bowl of ice cream because you’re feeling sad? While overindulgence occasionally is just fine, eating to cope with emotions that you don’t want to face, might not be. Emotional eating is more common than you might think. …
“It all starts with waking up… to what our bodies are expressing and our minds are suppressing” Last fall I was driving home from a retreat in Northern Georgia and happened upon an interview between Tim Ferris and Gabor Maté (transcript https://tim.blog/2022/09/09/dr-gabor-mate-myth-of-normal-transcript/), who, with his son as co-author, had just published The Myth of Normal, …
ADHD affects about 10% of children and many adults. It was not tested when I was young and, knowing the symptoms, I feel that I probably have this disorder as an adult. Sleep problems commonly plague individuals with ADHD — particularly during the teen years, when sleep hygiene and patterns go haywire in typical brains …
Consistency isn’t about habits, but about routine. You don’t just do one thing at a time, but one thing after another throughout the day. For instance, I drink coffee – a habit, but my morning routine is such that I wake up, exercise and shower and after I shower I start to make my coffee. …
Snacking – or eating meals – when you’re not hungry Losing touch with your body’s natural hunger and fullness signals can lead to chronic overeating, weight gain and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Snacking or eating meals when you’re not hungry stops you from honoring true physical hunger and instead allows you …
Ever feel like you’re holding your breath constantly waiting for something ELSE bad to happen? Do you seem to be worrying even when you’re not sure what you’re worried about? Do you worry about worrying? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people experience worrying and some experience chronic worrying, when a person repeatedly …