My head was pounding. The ability to turn my neck, left or right, had left me several days earlier, due to stress. Every cell of my being was screaming for me to get up, move, run for the exit, never look back. That wasn’t possible. Quitting time had come and gone about 45 minutes earlier. I was trapped in yet another department meeting, listening to what I considered to be ceaseless whining about something, we as a team, had no control over. It was my opinion of course, not matching the eager, wide eyed ladder climbers of about half of my department. What was I doing here? What was I doing here? This used to be fun! Read the rest of this entry »

Many people are confused about stress and the role it plays in daily life. Stress is a natural state of readiness or response to a challenge or threat. All humans and animals experience stress. Although too much stress can be disabling, it is neither a mental illness, nor does it cause mental illness. Individual levels of daily stress vary over a wide range. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re following a balanced eating plan, consume no more than 90 grams of carbohydrate daily. Spread those grams evenly throughout the day with meals (that’s about 30 grams only per meal). It’s okay to eat a protein food without a carbohydrate, but never eat any carbohydrate food without a balancing portion of protein. Read the rest of this entry »

The use of white as the predominant color in holiday decorating can lead you in divergent ways. An overall design graced with lace, florals, and ruffles will create a soft, Victorian-inspired look. In a different direction with crisp white linen, spare florals and accents of silver, gold or mirrors and you will create a decidedly contemporary look. Read the rest of this entry »

The mind is the most powerful healing force in the body. Often, one hears of stories where a persons mind can control their pain, or the persons mind-set slowed the advancement of AIDS or some other devastating illness. When the mind is in need of healing, the body will focus its energies there, even if it would mean shutting down bodily functions to do it. Read the rest of this entry »

Making permanent lifestyle changes necessary for lasting weight management can be challenging and may, at times, be inconvenient. Starting a program when the time is not right or for the wrong reasons may decrease your chances of success. Read the rest of this entry »