Addiction Treatment: Why It’s More than Just “Will Power”
I used to work at a center for addiction treatment for 5 years. Those seeking treatment were exhausted, struggling to be healthy, and often had spent years battling their addiction....
For the love of Dog!
[As printed in Greater Kalamazoo’s Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, February 2017 Edition] If you have ever had a dog (or any pet), you know the love they offer. To pet owners, animals...
Treatment for Anxiety and Depression: The Case for Avoiding “Why?”
“Why?” can be a powerful, yet dangerous question to ask. “Why?” explores causality and can provide insight. However, it can also be a black hole contributing to anxiety and despair....
Do I have Anxiety?: The Beginner’s Guide to Anxiety Treatment
In my work with others, I have found there typically are two kinds of people related to the treatment for anxiety. First, there are those who come in to me...
5 Steps to “Think Well”
[Published on 12/15/17 on Antoniotti Chiropractic‘s website in response to how to follow their motto to “Eat Well. Move Well. Think Well.”] It’s easy to say “think positively” or “don’t...
A Non-traditional Holiday Season: For those Dealing with Loss and Grief
[As printed in Greater Kalamazoo’s Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, December 2016 Edition] Handling the traditions that come with the New Year and, for those who have religious holidays that fall around the end of...
Anxiety Treatment 101: Breathing
Breath. It’s the foundation of our life. Science shows that, generally, we can survive for 3 days without water and 3 weeks without food. But, we cannot survive without our breath...
How to Stay Sane During this Election
That’s it. I can’t take it anymore. I HAVE to write a blog about this election. Luckily, contrary to most stuff posted about the election these days, it won’t be...