I recently asked a friend what she had been up to and she answered, “Not much. I’ve just been playing with my kids.” I asked her to restate her answer without “Not much” and without the word “just.” With a quizzical look, she obliged. I then asked her, “Didn’t that feel better?” She agreed that…
Are We Weeding Out Our Ability to Have Children?
Susan and Chris Goodwin, who live in Charlotte, North Carolina, started trying to conceive when they were both 26. Though Susan stopped taking birth control six months before they married, they tried for a year without success. The Goodwins’ obstetrician referred them to a specialist but even the reproductive endocrinologists, after running dozens of tests,…
Why We Shouldn’t Multitask
February 19, 2022
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How many of us were raised singing the praises of multitasking? That shining beacon of productivity we are all supposed to aspire to? But the ugly truth is that multitasking is not only bad for our brains, it turns out that we are simply not designed for it. Most of us spend a large part…
Five Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You
Do you ever find yourself mulling over your beliefs and opinions, thinking about why and how you came to hold a certain conviction, perhaps even questioning whether you might be wrong? Or maybe you can remember a time when you’ve learned some new information—in a conversation, in a book, or on TV—and you had an…
You Can Do Deep Squats, My Friend!
Having functional mobility is very important. Squats are a simple, but challenging movement that works a good number of muscles. And just like anything, you can begin with small, incremental steps to build on and progress to where you can do “deep squats” and improve your mobility and strength.
Our Feelings Can Help Us Heal or Make Us Ill
Have you ever been embarrassed and your cheeks turn red? When you went on your first date, did your hands get sweaty? Or maybe you gave a presentation at work and were so nervous that your stomach hurt, your heart was racing, or your mouth became dry. These are familiar examples of how your thoughts—and…
How Feelings Shift Our Physiology
Have you ever been embarrassed and your cheeks turn red? When you went on your first date, did your hands get sweaty? Or maybe you gave a presentation at work and were so nervous that your stomach hurt, your heart was racing, or your mouth became dry. These are familiar examples of how your thoughts—and…
Hypothyroidism – How to Heal the Thyroid
If you have a thyroid disorder and you continue to smoke and/or drink coffee, kale smoothies, you are likely to make an underperforming thyroid much worse.
Eat Plenty of Spring Greens to Control Your Weight
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
How to Start Garden Seeds Indoors A Basic Technique
I can’t tell you how excited I am to start garden seeds indoors while there’s still a blanket of snow on the ground. Watching seeds germinate and seedlings grow, and looking forward to summer crops and beautiful blooms while the weather is dreary, brings life to an otherwise gloomy winter. Aside from helping me to…
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