Tag Archives: Stress

Obesity-Thinking Outside The Box

An article in the New York Times got me thinking (yet again) about obesity and weight loss.  Obesity Rates Keep Rising, Troubling Health Officials. Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the CDC said “Over the past several decades, obesity has increased … Continue reading

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Meditation for the Mind and Heart

A short article in the New York Times reports a small but significant study of 200 patients  at high risk for coronary artery disease over a 5 year period.  Among those who meditated, there were 20 heart attacks, stokes and … Continue reading

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Wellness, Stress and the American Health Care System

A number of years ago, changes in my life style led to a transition from working as an RN in Emergency Departments to a private practice in hypnotherapy. I had no idea the impact this would have on my life … Continue reading

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Stress and Your Health

How is life treating YOU?  Life is busy; we face many challenges.  We seem to accept the fact that we are too often  stressed. The truth is stress is a lot more than just an uncomfortable feeling.  It has profound … Continue reading

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Turning in When You Are Stressing Out (Notes from Sharon’s Presentation)

Why talk about stress? What do we mean by stress? What can we do about it? Stress is the body’s response to a real or perceived threat.  Fight or flight response- developed initially to protect us from external threats – … Continue reading

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