If you checked out the list of 52 stress reducers you probably noticed how many of them had to do with preparing ahead- get ready for the day ahead the night before, do preventive maintenance for your body (get that mammogram and those teeth checked regularly, etc.). Rudolph Giuliani’s preparing his city for disasters man-man [...]
If we are creating a recipe for a less stressful life, after cutting caffeine Stephen Cherniske, M.S., nutritional biochemist, suggests focusing on your quality of life by reducing the background stressors. Cherniske directs our attention to another very popular part of the American diet, television, and suggests turning it off. Turn it off to make [...]
When I went to Europe the first time, I was so wound up that it took me about two weeks before I felt that I was in sync with the Greek culture around me. Most of us don’t have two weeks to unwind. So how do you truly shift gears and enjoy your “get away” [...]
While I was away for the holidays Michele Corey, a good friend, found out that she has breast cancer. I have experienced all kinds of emotions since her diagnosis and, ironically, one of the strongest is gratitude. Gratitude for the fact that Michele is a strong woman; she is the type of woman who will best [...]
With Happy Thanksgiving experiences receding from sight and the media buzz on “buy!” I can find myself leaning toward old beliefs about how the upcoming month with its special holidays will be experienced. “Stress” seems to be the first “package” to arrive and it is a gift that keeps on giving unless I pause, take [...]
Thanksgiving is coming right up, and for me, Thanksgiving means reflecting on what I am grateful for, spending quality time with family and close friends, and enjoying preparing and eating comfort food. I will call my relatives and friends again today to refresh our plans.
As for the comfort food, I am not in charge [...]
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