Let’s face it, nobody likes to deal with criticism. Especially unsolicited criticism when we are not even asking for “feedback”.
For those of us that are extremely sensitive, trying to shake negative criticism can take days, months, or sometimes even it can cling to us and linger in the back of our minds indefinitely.
One of […]

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Question: What is the one stress management tool you ALWAYS have with you everywhere you go?
Answer: Breathing!
Deep breathing is the simplest way to calm ourselves down.
I work hard to teach my patients to immediately check in with their breathing when they are feeling stressed.
First, sit comfortably in a chair and make sure both feet […]

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Recently I stumbled across an article at The Healthy Living Lounge on how to make a “Wellbeing Tool box”.
I loved the concept so much that I asked the author to write about it for Kitchen Table Medicine.
The following is a very inspiring guest post on self care by Carole Fogarty.
When Did You Become The Least […]

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A simple tip I recommend to many of my patients that struggle with remembering to take their various supplements, is to simply let their work pay them to take their vitamins!
A smart employer knows that a healthy and happy employee is ultimately more productive and contributory to the work environment.
Most employers will be happy to […]

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How can you create a beautiful and fashionable accessory while at the same time lowering your stress level? With knitting, of course.
Research carried out by the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine has found that knitting (and crocheting) have been shown to decrease heart rate and induce a relaxation response, much like the meditation response. […]

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How we breathe has a profound effect on our life and health. Not only does it change how much oxygen is going into our bodies and how much waste is coming out of our bodies, it also effects cardiac function, immune system function, mood, stress levels, hormone levels, digestion, strength, endurance and a wide variety […]

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Sitting at a desk all day long creates a hunched over posture, which typically results in upper back and neck pain. The reason for this is that the muscles on the back side of the neck and upper back become chronically stretched throughout the day. A muscle can only stretch for so long before […]

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Most people are constantly busy and on the go, attaching stress management practices to everyday occurrences is not only practical, but serves as a reminder to RELAX throughout the day. You can easily check in with yourself during boring times of your day such as a long work meeting, standing in line at the […]

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One of my favorite herbs for patients that are struggling from fatigue and excess stress is Ashwaganda, formally known as Withania somnifera.

The root of this plant is best for those feeling very frazzled and in need of a nervous system re-set. Ashwaganda is helpful especially for individuals that are extremely […]

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