3 Easy Breathing Techniques to Relieve Stress

If you’re having a particularly stressful moment, here’s some wisdom from a Chinese philosophy text: “Let things ripen, and then fall. Force is not the way at all.”

Be gentle with yourself when you try to de-stress.

It sounds odd, perhaps, but I see patients becoming more stressed as they try to relax. They are trying hard cope […]

2017-06-21T11:42:05-07:00February 2nd, 2016|Mind Body|

The Effects of Stress on Your Body (+ How to Relax)

Ever wondered what stress does to you?

Here’s a case study of how stress affects every system in your body. You likely know someone in the same boat, or maybe it describes you. I’ve also added three science-based relaxation tips my patients find helpful.

The Effects of Stress on The Body

Meet Sharon.

Sharon is on her way to work. […]

2017-06-20T17:02:00-07:00December 22nd, 2015|Mind Body|

How to Manage Stress: An Unexpected Approach

Mind doesn’t dominate body; it becomes body. –Candace Pert, Molecules of Emotion

For centuries, we’ve known that the mind and the body are tightly linked. Ever had a gut feeling about something? The gut produces 80% of the body’s serotonin, a chemical believed to improve our mood. We’ve also found that the heart releases norepinephrine and […]

2017-06-20T15:41:20-07:00April 10th, 2015|Mind Body|

9 Tips For Enjoying the Holidays Without Overdoing It

It’s a fact. The holidays roll in and we give ourselves the mental break from healthy choices so we can indulge guilt free. We’re tugged by alluring aromas of roasted turkey, the treats from the dessert table and the oozing oven baked brie.

It’s completely glorious, we’ve all done it. Myself included. We’re human, life happens.

We’re human, yes. […]

2017-06-21T14:20:43-07:00December 30th, 2014|Nutrition|

10 Tips to Help You Manage Holiday Stress

The holidays can be stressful.

In a perfect world they would be filled with bliss, tender family moments, engaging conversations, good food, a little wine and plenty of laughter. However for some, Christmas brings many weeks packed with stress and worry.

The list of holiday stressors is long. Family politics, tight finances, and lack […]

2017-06-20T14:57:18-07:00December 16th, 2014|Mind Body|
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