If you're like me, you've been programmed to put on that "happy face", and sock every ounce of energy into keeping it all running smoothly.  What's the option?  Falling apart?  I have always thought that if I fall apart, the world will somehow stop spinning on it's axis.  Sometimes, life knocks you down.  The trick is in learning how to get back up.  Accepting that this is okay is like using a muscle in my body that hasn't been used in years.

I have finally thrown in the towel and decided to reach out for a little help, pharmaceutical help that is, for the overwhelming stress and anxiety I have had over the last few years.  For the last two years I have been plagued with dizziness.  To the point that I went to a neurologist to find out if there was something seriously wrong, only to find out that stress was the cause of my issue.  I told the Dr that that didn't make life easier for me to just know I was stressed, I was hoping there was something REALLY wrong so I could take care of it and move on.  I had no i

How does chronic stress show itself? We see it in the form of digestive problems, irritability, insomnia, unstable mood, skin disorders, aging, weight gain, fatigue, poor wound healing, muscle tension and strain, back and neck pain, upper respiratory infections, a suppressed immune system, a range of diseases and more. The list is endless.

There are so many ways to change poor habits that lead to weight gain and poor health.

The first step is by understanding why you do what you do. As far as overeating goes, believe it or not, many of us don't even realize we're eating half the time. We can be eating emotionally, mindlessly, socially or binge eating. We can even be eating in between events as a way to fill extra time. The first step is awareness.

If you need your parents to pick up the kids from day camp but worry they might not be safe riding in the car, think again. According to a new study by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, kids are safer riding in cars when their grandparents – not their parents – are driving.

When Holly Thaggard became a mother, she was concerned about protecting her baby’s fair skin.

I have seen much written about how motherhood negatively affects your career.  I don’t dispute it but I want to share how motherhood actually helped my career.

Is it possible to fit in exercise when you travel? Here are a few ways to not only make it possible, but easy as well.

Someone recently asked me, “What steps do I take to work towards better health?” Here’s what I said.

Going on a trip this summer? Summer vacations can mean help for various charitable organizations when you donate your airline miles. Most airlines have programs benefiting a wide range of charities from the states to across the world.  
 
Wondering if your trip to Bermuda or to visit relatives across country can make a difference? You can help with just a thousand miles. Also, with many programs you can choose the charity to which your miles will go.