My first experience with energy work came about 5 years ago. At the time, a good friend had begun her journey to spiritual awareness and she explained that her Energy Healer would clear my blockages and I would feel happier, lighter, less negative and overwhelmed. In listening to her I became intrigued by all the … Continue reading Releasing Negative Energy
Just Listen
I am asking you to do one thing today to care for you, and those around you, just listen. You may be wondering why you should listen to advice from me. Let me introduce myself...I am, like many of you, a mother. I am also a seasoned teacher with a background in psychology and sociology. … Continue reading Just Listen
A year in books
Meeting my Goodreads goal of 35 books in a year was one of my most gratifying accomplishments of 2018 1. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy This book was recommended to me by my mom, and besides her suggestions usually being pretty solid, I was excited to start the year with a book … Continue reading A year in books
“Cancer? Yes, obesity causes cancer!”
cancer cell growth and obesity
Children and Media- Young Children
From interactions with my patients and their families, I am increasingly concerned about the impact of digital media on our children who are growing up in environments saturated with technology. I had the mother of a two-year-old patient insist he was getting his “own” tablet as a present, and she became very upset when I … Continue reading Children and Media- Young Children
Children and Media -Screens in Teens
At first, it was insidious. I would be at a restaurant with my family and I would see another family dining nearby. The children were using some kind of device, maybe a GameBoy to occupy them before their meal arrived. I noticed that the adults were able to have a real conversation. It was tempting … Continue reading Children and Media -Screens in Teens
Food rules
lentils with amaranth
about cholesterol
cholesterol in three years
CHOOSING WELLNESS 