My psychiatry professor asked our Death and Dying class “at what age do you expect to die?” This question was met with a variety of responses: Furtive glances at others, hyperventilation, sweating, a quick search for the exit door, anger and disbelief. We thought he was kidding. “No, really”, he
The gene pool has a lifeguard called epigenetics. Using healing enhancers will help it come to your rescue. You can influence which of your genes are switched on and which are switched off with what you eat, how much you exercise, and how much stress you allow in your life.
Are you looking for quick and easy ways to manage your daily stress? For daily stress relief, take these daily M.E.D.S.: Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, and Stress Management. Mindfulness I recommend a daily three-minute gratitude ritual. This starts with quieting your mind by paying attention to your breathing to
3 Easy Ways to Help Others Without Depleting Yourself One of the most meaningful aspects of your life may be providing service to others. This could involve raising a child, caring for a parent or a pet, helping a friend or sibling, or performing service for your community or for
When your life changes in a way you didn’t expect, it can throw you for a loop. Sudden change, be it success or tragedy, can turn your life upside down and your heart inside out. Having a successful coping strategy will give you greater resilience for life’s unexpected challenges. The
3 Ways a P.I.S.S.-off Day Relieves Stress and Why You Should Take One Soon The right amount of stress is a moving target between emptiness and overwhelm. Too much stress can cause you to exceed your stress threshold—the point at which stress causes your Achilles heel (your point of vulnerability)
Excessive use of alcohol can have tragic consequences. Careers, families and health are too often needlessly destroyed. Craving and denial can be so powerful that alcoholism’s victims become locked in its embrace with little hope for escape unless they find help. It’s easy to be fooled by alcoholism. This great
You can only take so much. Too much stress will surpass your capacity to manage it. When you are “over the top,” you have exceeded your stress threshold. It’s important to know where it is so you can avoid it or know what to do about it. If you spend
Here are some questions you can ask yourself and you can ask those you see for help. These questions are designed to increase caution, awareness and mindfulness. They may help you to decide whether medication should or should not play a role in your healing plan. Would a medication help
A Little Bit About Me I have been on something of a “healing rebellion” for many years now. When I first started medical school, I thought I would learn how to help people heal. Instead, I was taught how to treat illness. Although treating illness is a necessary part of