Be a lamp unto yourself. Work out your liberation with diligence. – Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C. What is holding you back? Please, think about this question. What have you wanted to achieve that you have not? Weight loss? A new job or promotion? Meeting your true love? The answer is […]
“Of all the attitudes we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important, and by far the most life-changing.” – Zig Ziglar Do you take life for granted? It happens. Certainly there are times I do (you know I’m not perfect), though I am much more mindful than I used to be. […]
Overwhelmed – just writing the word makes me anxious. How does it make you feel? Do you live in a state of being overwhelmed? If so, you are not alone. 64% of Americans say they are taking steps to reduce stress in their lives and, according to the World Health Organization, an estimated 121 million […]
Do you have diabesity? It’s possible, even while your doctor may be saying, “Let’s wait and see,” instead of discussing the situation with you. Elevated blood sugar and extra pounds around the waist area (your “middle”) are red flags that scream “danger” to functional medicine doctors like Dr. Mark Hyman. [Did you miss my interview with […]
As the clock wound down on Super Bowl XLVI Sunday evening, the commentators were praising Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning’s for his exceptional play in the game. They also mentioned that despite not being an easy ride throughout the season, he had lived up to his assertion that he was in the same class as superstar quarterbacks […]
Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States. By 2020 heart disease and stroke will become the leading cause of both death and disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. While most people think of heart disease as synonymous with heart attacks, there are many more ailments and conditions […]
“The next major advance in the health of the American people will be determined by what the individual is willing to do for himself.” -John Knowles, Former President of the Rockefeller Foundation Of course, this quote could read: The next major advance in the health of all people will be determined by what the individual is […]
Imagine if you were trying to lose weight and someone stood directly in front of you with a piece of chocolate cake. Or, think about how you would feel if you were getting ready for a presentation and a colleague ignored your request to leave your office so you could collect your thoughts? Do your […]
I don’t think I was ever good at New Year’s resolutions. As far back as I can remember, I made promises to myself that I couldn’t keep. “In the new year, I promise to go to the gym every day.” “I promise this is my last cookie – in the new year I’m not going […]
Derek Boogaard dead at the age of 28. Cause: chronic traumatic encephalopathy or C.T.E, brain damage that mirrors Alzheimer’s disease and is caused by repeated blows to the head. As an avid hockey fan, I believe the role of fighting in the sport must be analyzed, but that is certainly not the focus of this […]
