3 Powerful and Proven Benefits of Meditation
In my post 6 Steps to a Peaceful Meditation Practice (view here), I discussed how easy it is to start meditating. As previously mentioned, meditation is a practice and something I recommend that you strive to do daily in order to see results. I wanted to follow up on that piece with a few recent […]
3 Ways Exercise Helps Your Brain and Boosts Confidence
3 Ways Exercise Helps Your Brain and Boosts Confidence Whatever your reasons for disliking exercise, it may be time to reframe your thinking from something you do for your physical appearance to something you do for your mental health. Advances in technology and medicine have allowed researchers to shift their primary focus away from the […]
Why you SHOULD cry over spilled milk (and everything else)
In today’s culture we are encouraged to “suck it up” and push forward when something doesn’t go our way or if something emotional happens. This is especially true for the males in our society. However, there is strong evidence to suggest that letting yourself have a good cry has many benefits, including reducing inflammation, recovering […]
Four Effective Naturopathic Pain Treatments
As we get older, aches and pains can become an increasing part of everyday life. Whether it is a twinge in your knee when you bend, or an ache in your shoulder that just won’t go away, these everyday nuisances make life a little harder. You are not alone; more than 1 in 10 Americans […]
Do Gum, Mints, and Flavored Drinks Lead to Emotional Eating?
Having emotional eating issues means that you are orally fixated. People like us, love to chew, suck, lick, slurp and consume. But when we try to eat less and choose only healthy foods, we might look for something to fill us up besides food. Are substitute “fixes” like gum, mints, and flavored drinks OK? Or […]
Resolve to Stop Resolving
Dear Tricia: For years, I have made weight loss resolutions that I haven’t achieved. What can I do differently this year to accomplish my goals? […]
Watching out for “Party” Portion!
Dear Tricia: As far as eating the right foods and portion sizes, I do well at home during the week. But whenever there is a social event or potluck, I tend to overeat and my portion sizes are far larger than at home. Is it socializing or an inner conflict that’s driving me? […]
Sexual Addiction as a Precursor
Dear Tricia: There always seems to be a lot of press related to the sexual molestation of minors. I have a hard time understanding why these people do what they do. There seems to be a pattern of abusers having a history of being sexual abused. Do you deal with these issues in the help […]
When the Funhouse Mirror Isn’t so Fun
Dear Tricia: My whole life I have felt fat. I am actually a normal weight, but I don’t feel like it. I have always felt bigger than my friends and been embarrassed about my weight. But when I look at pictures, I look pretty normal. Why can’t I see myself the way others see me? […]
Do You Eat to Quiet Your Mind?
“Dear Tricia, I’m an emotional eater. I’m convinced my situation would improve if only my head wasn’t spinning a hundred miles a minute. I can’t turn it off. I find that the only time I have a respite is when I’m zoning out in front of the TV with a bag of chips or cookies. […]
