Emotional Well Being

Stress is a complicated phenomenon which has conflicting characteristics. On the one hand, it is an absolutely crucial tendency built into us genetically because it often forces us to action. When impending disaster awaits humans rightly become anxious, it is this anxiety which drives us to prepare for the future and worry about the consequences of our actions and decisions.

As many people may have suspected, commonly used chemical compounds have now been decidedly linked to ADHD, or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, in children.  According to a study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health, industrial compounds such as polyfluroaky

Bipolar disorder is a tragic mental illness that affects people of all ages. Some of the most tragic cases of the disease are when it afflicts teenagers due to the pivotal nature of that time in their life and the difficulties involved in both being a teenager and dealing with a teenager. About one in every hundred and fifty people has the disease, seven percent of those being teenagers.

Ok so you’ve set out a list of goals you hope to achieve and are now on your to set about accomplishing them.  But, like many people, there comes a time when all that motivation that you started with begins to dwindle.  This can often happen when we feel that we are putting in a lot of effort but seeing very few results. 

Did you know that only 1% percent of us ever live our entire lives without experiencing a headache at some point? What about migraine headaches? According to a study approximately 25% of women and 8% of men will have a migraine at some point in their life time.

Balance is something that we all struggle to maintain in everyday life. With our busy schedules, family responsibilities and lists of to-do’s that just keep getting longer and longer by the day we need to find ways to reestablish basic balance. How do we not only keep up with life but bring balance to everything we do?

Meditation is about learning to become present in the moment. Being present in your life and having a calm mind are essential to optimal health. A quiet mind however is not something all of us can make happen automatically. If you’ve never taken the time to meditate or perhaps you are struggling with meditation here are some ways to improve upon this in your life.

Pets are our best friends and confidants; not only are they a part of our lives but a part of our families. Ask any pet owner about how their pet plays a role in their lives and expect that they will have many stories to share about how their lives have been enriched.

Tai chi is an ancient technique for health and relaxation.  Tai chi, literally, ‘supreme ultimate fist’ or ‘meditation in motion’ is, as the name suggests, used for meditation and physical and emotional strength and relaxation.  It is one of the internal Chinese martial arts

Most of us know by now that stress and anger have a negative impact on our overall health and wellbeing.  Not only do these emotions affect our emotional health and sense of peace, but they also affect our bodies on a very physical level.  When we get angry a host of physiological responses take place in our bodies and these changes have longer lasting effects.

Being in beautiful surroundings has long been known to have a beneficial impact on your overall health.  Calm and serene surroundings can help alleviate stress, worry and anxiety and can therefore reduce both emotional and physical illness.  Making your home and even place of work one of feng shui bliss will help you

Be it getting down to that big project at work or making your fitness resolutions stick, getting motivated can be a major hurdle.  Although most of us are comfortable with our daily routines and manage to get the essentials done, finding the inspiration to go forward with larger projects and goals can be challenging.  Procrastinating on our goals is one of the main causes of

According to a recent study conducted by Dutch researchers, heart patients with poor health outlooks were found to be less likely to complain to their physicians or nurses about their conditions.  The study in fact concluded that people with type D personalities (a person prone to worry, depression, fear and dist

Negative thinking is rampant in our society, with increasing levels of stress and anxiety putting people into a continuous state of fight or flight.  Once negative thinking patterns get established it can be quite difficult to break them.  But, paying attention to that little voice in your head that is telling you, you should have done this or that, can be an important means of learni

A recent study by psychologists at the Washington University in St.

A recent study shows that the old blind with jealousy saying has some real truth.  Researchers at the University of Delaware have recently shown that when faced with intense emotions such as jealousy, we often don’t see what’s right in front of us.

A recent study reveals what many say has long been known, that depressed people are more likely to smoke and to do so heavily.  According to a new government report, new sorts of programs which help target depression are needed in order to help people quit smoking.

We all have disagreements from time to time with our partners or spouses and these can at times result in raised voices.  But, could this or other more common methods of disagreeing actually be traumatizing your child?

Many successfully married couples will tell you that despite their easy demeanor keeping a relationship together can be hard work.  Trying to keep the passion alive after a decade or two can be even more challenging.  However, most experts advise that there are some tricks that can help make a marriage or relationship last.  Below are some useful suggestions for those couples see

Stress at work can lead to being overweight, according to a new study out of New York. Employees who experienced a lot of stress at work were fatter then their peers who worked in less stressful positions.

These days it can be very difficult to stay positive and peaceful while staying informed.  Watching the news or reading the paper can be incredibly disheartening.  Stress and negative thinking go hand and hand.  Yet stress, negativity and ill health also share a great deal.

Being surrounded by mess and clutter can make everything seem a great deal worse than it is especially when you are already stressed out.  Finding your keys or those important papers can then become a nightmare.  And top of this, many people believe that the state of your surrounding is a direct reflection of the state of your psyche.  If this is the case and you are living in th

Most of us have heard the old adage that laughter is the best medicine.  While usually chalked up to no more than an old wives tale, recent research now reveals that this might actually have some real truth to it.  Medical research is increasingly revealing that laughter and more generally a positive attitude can really have a dramatic effect on our health.

Zen meditation can help lower one's sensitivity to pain by increasing the grey matter thickness that regulates emotional and painful sensations, according to a new study out of the Universite de Montreal.

Researchers compared the grey matter thickness of 17 Zen meditation practitioners and 18 non-meditators.

Regular exercise can significantly reduce the symptoms of anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

The study, published in the February 22^nd edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine, involved 3000 patients with a variety of medical conditions. They discovered a 20% drop in anxiety with patients who exercised regularly.

Optimistic and enthusiastic people are less likely to develop heart disease than those who are negative, scientists from Columbia University Medical Center announced today.

February, the month related to our hearts is all about heart health and love. This is why I have decided to combine my usual Valentine message with February's Heart Health Month, because it is all about love, loving ourselves and our loved ones, that is!

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are the fastest growing disorders of children in the United States today.  An amazing nine to ten percent of all school-aged children are being diagnosed with this disorder.

If you're getting a little moody during the holiday season, go out and get a hug. A new Canadian study found that people who are hugged regularly are generally happier and mentally healthier than those who attended church regularly.

College students who spent about 20 minutes at least once a day in a state of transcendental meditation experienced lower blood pressure, reduced psychological distress, anxiety and depression. Dr.