During challenging times, we often rely on our friends and family to help us through. The loving support of a friend, family member is one of life’s greatest gifts.  One of the benefits and joys of the holiday season  is spending more time with family and friends. Many years ago, the Beatles sang a song, “I get by with [...]

Pediatrics journal published the findings of a study using guided imagery conducted at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  Thirty four children ages 6 to 15 years, with a diagnosis of functional abdominal pain were assigned to receive two months of at home guided imagery treatment and standard medical care.  Children who received only standard medical [...]

I believe in the healing power of doing good.  When we do good, we experience what is called, the “helper’s high,” which has a beneficial impact on our bodies.
 
If you have a minute, please watch the following video clip. It is a beautiful story of Johnny, the grocery store bagger.  It is very short, but [...]

Pomegranates are one of the healthiest foods we can eat, primarily because of the positive impact they have on heart health.
 
Scientists are now studying pomegranate extract to uncover the many advantages it may have for human health.  Pomegranates contain an array of beneficial phytonutrients such as phenolic compounds and tannins, including punicalagins that are found [...]

Previous samples might have unknowingly included people with early brain disease.
 
The belief that healthy older brains are substantially smaller than younger brains may stem from studies that did not screen out people whose undetected, slowly developing brain disease was killing off cells in key areas, according to new research.  As a result, previous findings may [...]

I often wonder why the holidays, which should be a time of great joy, have become so stressful for so many of us.  There’s certainly a multitude of reasons, financial, relational, time, weather changes, etc., that all contribute to our holiday distress.
 
One of the things I’ve done is to stop shopping, except during off hours.  [...]

Since time immemorial men and women have noted their psychological differences.  A new high tech scientific study reveals they may occur in the brain.
 
University of Pennsylvania researchers used a functional magnetic imaging machine, fMRI to scan the brains of 16 women and 16 men.
 
While experiencing stress their brains were scanned.  The researchers induced a moderate [...]

Scientists at the University of Barcelona confirm that a diet rich in polyunsaturated fats, helps boost the creation of stem cells in the brain stem.  Mice fed a diet rich in polyphenols and poly unsaturated fats, have more cell growth in the two portions of the brain where new cells are made, the olfactory bulb [...]

Self-affirmation—thinking positively about oneself has been long believed to be beneficial.  I know I feel better when I focus on anything positive—especially those aspects of myself.
 
A recent study published in the Healthy Psychology journal substantiates this age old practice and belief.
 
Daily stresses can be erosive to our self-image.  The self-affirmation theory believes the impact of [...]

Ulcers were initially believed to be caused by extra acid in the stomach and small intestine.  The basis of treatment is antacids and medications blocking acid production, such as Tagemet and Pepcid.
 
Research however, reveals the role our thoughts, emotions and response to stress plays in triggering ulcers.
 
Research on the role our mind plays in ulcer [...]