Mindfulness Meditation I noticed a definite uptick in depression and mood disorders in my patients ever since the COVID problem.So, several months ago, we began the weekly Mindfulness and Healing Groups to introduce my patients to a mindfulness practice. The success...
Just hearing the word “heart” conjures up different meanings for different people- some think of romantic love, others think of having a generous heart, and some are reminded that a healthy heart prevents disease. A heart attack is the furthest thing from most of our...
How DO I reduce the stress in my life? This is a popular question and can be approached from many directions. I believe the approach must be developed by you and your integrative medicine practitioner as a collaborative effort. Too often, treatment is based on a...
Scientists have repeatedly found that stress and trauma affects our physical well-being. More recently, however, scientists have also found that stress and trauma can cause epigenetic changes, or switching on and off of genes that regulate body functions such as...
Stress appears to be endemic in our lives, perhaps even more so in urban areas. (Yes, I rode the metro this morning, and it took three times longer than the usual commute!) Stress negatively impacts our health because it constantly activates the adrenal glands and...
Mindfulness during the holidays can help us remember what is important. We often feel pulled between our desire to be there for and with others, and our desire to rest and renew ourselves from the busyness of the holidays and the end of the year. Here are some...
Yes, for most people they do. If they don’t get you with all of the sugary desserts, exposure to the germs of your friends and family, and the cold weather, they’ll get you with the stress of planning and traveling! Not to mention the financial stress many people face at this time of year. While the promise of a new year offers some people hope and inspiration, it offers some an excuse to drink too much, a reason to feel lonely and a pass for gluttony. No, the Grinch is not writing this article – but I offer some advice on how to make this year’s festivities come without consequence.
When a new patient comes into my office for their initial visit, I ask them everything under the sun so I can get a good handle on how their lifestyle impacts their health. One of the most important questions I ask is, “What is your stress level”? Most of the...
Stress and Health Close to 80% of people with chronic illness have experienced a stressful incident or ongoing stress in their life. Stressful situations include life altering incidents or transitions such as loss of a job, death of a family member, traumatic...
We all need techniques and healthy ways to manage stress that we can incorporate into our daily lives. With the holidays approaching our list of “things to do” gets longer and longer. But at the same time, the lines at the stores are longer. The traffic is heavier....
One of the most popular "energy medicine" therapies, craniosacral therapy is a very gentle touch which enhances deep relaxation to boost self healing. Research has shown that the head bones rhythmically move in coordination with the sacrum. There is movement of the...
The integrative medicine approach to depression, anxiety or mood disorders focuses on getting to the root cause by addressing all the types of chronic stress to bring the mind/body back to health. Stress is defined as any mental or bodily tension resulting from...