In a recent column, I examined how trauma impacts health. In that column, I defined “trauma” as one’s response to a disconcerting experience that overwhelms a person. I provided a brief overview of the various types of trauma humans may experience during their lifetimes and discussed the impact on the
Body and Mind Matters: I would venture to guess that almost every adult on the planet has started a diet on Monday or, better yet, “someday.” “Someday, I’ll lose the weight; start exercising; change jobs; end the toxic relationship; {fill in the blank}.” We all procrastinate at times in our
Resilience Tips to Keep Your Weight Loss on Track: Changes in diet and lifestyle can be very daunting. The journey to weight loss can seem long and winding, making it difficult to stay on track. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to ensure we remain committed to new, healthier
Why Non-Scale Victories are Vital: Anyone who has ever tried to shed excess weight wants to see the number on the scale decrease QUICKLY! It’s the American way to expect immediate gratification. We are conditioned to believe we can pop a pill or drink a special “weight loss” shake and
