January 14, 2022 | Wellness
What is a midlife crisis, anyway? Some argue it’s a cultural phenomenon. But research shows a trend of overall happiness dipping around or near our 40’s, and beginning to rise again later in life. In my therapy experience, many types of life t...
January 1, 2022 | Wellness
Building Lifelong Relationships Through Synergistic Care If your New Year’s goals include becoming the best version of you, then it might be time to schedule a consultation with Dermatology + Plastic Surgery. Doctors Anita Saluja, Rebecca Novo and Renee G...
December 16, 2021 | Wellness
Do you find it hard to recall life before cell phones, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest? Technology has undoubtedly propelled us forward and created many opportunities, yet at the same time, it has taken us away from meaningful face-to-face conversations. I r...
December 12, 2021 | Wellness
The joy, energy and excitement of the holiday season is upon us. It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year. But it can also be the most stressful. The anxiety of family visits, financial strain, finding the right gift for everyone, perfect...
November 16, 2021 | Wellness
We all have people in our lives that always seem happy and appear to have a permanent smile. Their energy is upbeat and glowing with positivity. Have you ever wondered why you can’t be more like them? Here’s a little secret: They aren’t always...
October 21, 2021 | Wellness
Ever experience a hyper little sugar high from eating a slice of cake, and then shortly after plunge into brain fog, irritability, or forgetfulness? It’s a bittersweet experience. But why does this happen to us? Shouldn’t we be able to have our cake...
October 19, 2021 | Wellness
Ever feel like food is all you think about? The average person spends over an hour each day thinking about food. Some of it is a natural homeostatic process, but the rest of it adds up to a lot of unproductive time. It’s often due to min...
September 14, 2021 | Wellness
Often, we find ourselves in situations that have us seeking shelter or retreating to what we know as our comfort zone — a safe, familiar and predictable place. It’s something we create. Comfort zones are dangerous, though. They’re typically su...
September 7, 2021 | Wellness
Most people have experienced anxiety — it’s a natural response to a stressful thought, event or set of circumstances. Mild anxiety can occur from time to time without cause for alarm, and may be resolved by getting better quality sleep, limiting caf...
September 6, 2021 | Wellness
September is National Anxiety Awareness Month, a perfect time to discuss the No. 1 mental health issue among American women: anxiety. Anxiety comes in so many shapes and sizes that it can be hard to recognize. In general, anxiety is forward thinking. It is worr...
August 11, 2021 | Wellness
After a shocking 2020, mental health seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. But have you considered that what you eat is related to how you feel? Researchers have coined your gut as the “second brain.” The reason for this is due to ...
July 18, 2021 | Wellness
In April, my younger brother, Chase, sister-in-law, Kirsten, and their son came to visit from Alaska. Lyle is 16 months old and although I have a few other nephews, this would be my first experience as Aunt T, which is pronounced Auntie. We determined it ...
