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Slaying Your Inner Critic
Sound familiar? Self-talk, especially negative self-talk, prevents a lot of capable people from ever realizing their potential. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” So how can you slay your inner critic; make that voice in your head stop saying negative things and just ask the question, “How can I succeed […] -
City Gardening: Regrow Your Vegetables
Instead of a recipe, this is article will help you create your own ingredients by starting a garden from the food in your kitchen. It’s actually easy to do and it avoids wasting food. With just a little know-how and a minimal amount of work, you can start making a garden today. The concept is called vegetative growth, which means […] -
Discover Therapeutic Exercise to Power Your Brain
Scientists once thought that the brain developed until a certain young age and then became rigid. We now know that the brain has neuroplasticity, that is, there is a capacity for neurons and their networks of the brain to continue changing in response to new information through brain exercises. While many of us are aware of the benefit of doing […] -
A Brief Guide to Sexual Problems
Sexual problems causing distress are so common that some people begin to believe they are just part of life. But they don’t have to be. There are lots of things you can do and professionals to help you. Here is a brief guide summarizing the different categories of sexual problems. Understanding these categories is the first step to getting the […] -
10 Menopause Tips From A Naturopathic Physician
I’m a naturopathic physician, and over the years, I’ve been called everything from a naturalist to a neuropathic doctor. In case you don’t know, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive medicine. Licensed naturopathic physicians (NDs), such as myself, look for the underlying causes of disease and facilitate the body’s innate ability to restore optimal health with the use of a […] -
Fact: Happy Couples Get More Sleep
Now new findings from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveal that your level of marital satisfaction may be one reason for you to consider. The study found that partners who sleep together in the same bed are awake or asleep at the same time 75% of the time. However, if the wife is more satisfied with her marriage, that […] -
Understanding Wine, One Of Life’s Joys
“I love drinking wine, but I don’t know anything about it. I wish I did.” I hear this all the time. People can’t believe how easy it is to learn more about wine. You just have to be willing to do three things, according to Michael Steinberger from The Wine Savant: 1. Drink wine frequently 2. Drink a wide range […] -
How to Lose Your “Menopot” Belly
Sally couldn’t believe it. Her girlfriends said that this would happen, but she never really bought into the idea. Instead, she pretended to agree, nodding her head and trying to be sympathetic of their plight. “There’s no way I’m getting fat like that,” she thought; though she knew she was being mean. “Come on, how hard could it be to […] -
BRCA2 Gene Causes Pancreatic Cancer
Did you know some breast and ovarian cancers are connected to pancreatic cancer? It could save your life. Let’s begin by reminding you of Angelina Jolie and her recent decision to have both breasts removed to lower her risk for breast cancer because she has the BRCA1 gene – it stands for BReast CAncer. BRCA1 and 2 are genes […] -
Menopause at 70? Ovary freezing at 35
Ovary tissue frozen before menopause can be transplanted back at perimenopause so you can make your own estrogen. Read on about ovary freezing If you are approaching menopause, you may be wondering if taking estrogen is the right decision for you. Is it safe? Which one? What route? How much? How long? There is a new procedure on the horizon […]
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