The Mommy Tune-Up

Finding a Place for Meditation in Our Busy Lives

Finding a Place for Meditation in Our Busy Lives

Meditation is a concept I love to talk about.  I teach it in both an academic and a clinical setting, and it is so interesting to me to hear the experiences people have had with it, the preconceived notions they may have about it, and how they see it fitting into the lives they live today. It is my humble…
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What’s This I Hear About Grain-Free

What’s This I Hear About Grain-Free

This blog post is a continuation of The Busy Mom’s Guide to Eating Well. Step 4: Explore Meal and Snack Options that are Grain-free This step is by far the most challenging, and most challenged, rule I write about. Because I specialize in holistic mental health and because I see a strong connection between what we eat, our digestive health,…
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A Moment of Insight Courtesy of Jennifer Aniston

A Moment of Insight Courtesy of Jennifer Aniston

I picked up an article about Jennifer Aniston a while back. The article was entitled, something along the lines of, “What is Jennifer Aniston Good At?”  I must have had some time on my hands so I started reading.  I expected to read something about her being a good friend (I’ll be there for you).   Or maybe a good cook?  A good…
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What Motivates Us to Take Better Care of Ourselves?

What Motivates Us to Take Better Care of Ourselves?

One of the philosophical principles of naturopathic medicine is that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Applying this principle to our everyday lives, we have an innate desire to take care of ourselves and to improve our health and sense of wellbeing.  Wouldn't that mean that deep down we all prefer to eat healthier foods, to exercise daily, and to get enough sleep? Shouldn't that…
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Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

This blog post is a continuation of The Busy Mom’s Guide to Eating Well. Step 5: Vary the colors of your vegetables and fruits every day; the different colors offer varied nutrients that are essential to our health   Do you eat the same thing day after day? We are creatures of habit and we know what we like. But…
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Let’s Protect and Respect Our Time

Let’s Protect and Respect Our Time

I can’t help commenting on this today.  I’m wondering if you are noticing what I’m noticing? As I find myself using and depending on my smartphone more and more, I find that I am able to accomplish more and more.  I’m able to answer an email at the grocery store, reschedule a patient anywhere and anytime with a single text, review…
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The Mom of Three who Stopped for a Coffee

The Mom of Three who Stopped for a Coffee

My husband and I took our children to soccer practice last weekend. The town we live in offers a youth soccer club for children of all ages.  Our four-year-old son’s practice starts at 8am on Saturday mornings, and our six-year-old daughter’s practice starts at 8:30.  The temperature outside that morning was in the 30’s, and there was a thin layer…
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