Archive for June, 2016

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…

In a previous post from my Mind-Body Blog, I challenged my readers to Stand Up To Sugar and to realize and understand that sugar is everywhere in our lives — in our habits, our recipes, our celebrations, our workplace, and our homes. Just because food companies place sugar in their products does not mean it is a good idea. Just…

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,…

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…