Easing diabetes distress
By Richard Schaub Patients with a chronic disease face the daily challenge of coping with the distress of the illness while still motivating themselves to feel purposeful. Any chronic illness...
Read MoreIs mindfulness the new common sense?
By Nancy Gahles Mindfulness, as described in the Buddhist text “What the Buddha Taught” by Walpola Rahula, is “simply observing, watching, examining. You are not a judge but a scientist.”...
Read MoreCan assault affect academics?
By Nancy Gahles I was galvanized by the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford, PhD, as was the nation, watching her recount the details of the sexual assault she alleged happened...
Read MoreWhat to eat for brain health
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR You are what you eat — and your brain is no exception. Your gut has...
Read MoreLooking beyond the quick fix
By Lisa Akers Chronic illness is a health crisis. Our modern conventional medical system has evolved to handle acute care exceptionally well. We’ve developed advanced treatments for injuries, infections, and...
Read MoreDiagnostic clues in Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM I had a patient, let’s call him Chris, who always comes in with a wool hat pulled over his ears. Yes, I know that these...
Read MoreTired or Vital Exhaustion—Curse or Cure for Women?
By Nancy Gahles The butt of jokes and sitcom episodes for decades has been the caricature of the tired, worn-out woman. She is often portrayed as the exhausted housewife who...
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Facilitating end of life plans at home
By Amy Kenefick Moore, PhD While many people wish to have a planned death at home, it’s not easy to accomplish and may not be feasible in all cases. For...
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