How I Quit Drinking
August 23, 2012
By Guest Blogger
Three years ago today, I quit drinking. I was 27 years old and a regular social drinker. But I was also a health coach working at a nutrition school and I was training for the Big Sur marathon. These two parts of me — party animal and health nut — were not in alignment. After a weekend partying in London with friends, I decided to stop drinking until the marathon, which was a month later.… Read More >
Let’s Talk About Alcohol
August 5, 2011
By Leslie Carr Psy.D.
Plenty of resources exist for those of us who identify as alcoholic (Alcoholics Anonymous [AA] is free and world-wide, for example, and there are countless books available on the subject of addiction), but this post isn’t about that. This post is for those of us who probably don’t qualify for a diagnosis of alcohol abuse or dependence, but could stand to explore our relationship with what I like to call “Social K-Y.” Let’s face it:… Read More >
Drinking: Enhancing or Hindering Your Life’s Potential?
March 17, 2010
By Terri Cole
As a life coach and licensed psychotherapist I am very familiar with alcohol issues. How do you know if your relationship to alcohol is unhealthy? In my opinion there is no “one size fits all” answer. I used to say if you think about booze more than you do broccoli, then you might have a problem. Now I say if your alcohol use has any negative impact on the quality of your life, your health… Read More >
Five Sleep Mistakes & Solutions
February 23, 2010
By Frank Lipman, MD
Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. We stay up late or sleep in late. We eat foods that disagree with us or enjoy a drink late at night, oblivious to their disruptive impact on our sleep rhythms. Over time, we teach our body not to sleep and for relief we often turn to sleeping pills, which mask rather… Read More >
Reduce Family Stress this Holiday
December 17, 2009
By Terri Cole
Hello Happy Holiday Elves!! The Holiday Season is upon us again. Spending time with family on special occasions can bring such joy and happiness but for many it can create overwhelming stress. Since you are the architect of all of your life experiences, decide how you want to feel this holiday season. Then go about systematically making decisions that are in line with that result. There are big and small changes you can make this… Read More >
