Be Your Own Health Advocate!

Be Your Own Health Advocate!

Back in 2012 and beyond, I suffered from debilitating hip and back pain. I took it upon myself to become my own "health advocate" and searched for a practitioner who could help me with the pain, no matter how...

Do Preventive Measures Keep You Well?

Do Preventive Measures Keep You Well?

Preventive care is the best way to go and being around someone who coughs or sneezes is a good way to catch a cold or virus.  Other ways to get sick include shaking hands with others or touching contaminated...

How to Combat Loneliness If You Are Shy!

How to Combat Loneliness If You Are Shy!

Being socially connected is important for our mental and emotional health, but it’s not easy if you are shy, and experience loneliness. "Loneliness is not only emotionally painful; it can harm your health....

5 Ways To Stop Emotional Eating!

5 Ways To Stop Emotional Eating!

Have you heard of the term "emotional eating" and could you be an emotional eater? According to the The Mayo Clinic "emotional eating is a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger,...

Tips For Social Anxiety!

Tips For Social Anxiety!

People drink alcohol for many reasons. For some it's a way to cope with social anxiety. Since drinking might not be the healthiest choice, I figured there had to be a better way! As a result of writing that...

Drinking Alcohol Is Not Healthy!

Drinking Alcohol Is Not Healthy!

Why do people drink? People turn to alcohol for various reasons. Some seek relaxation, or use alcohol as a crutch in order to socialize. Some like to celebrate or use alcohol as a coping mechanism for...