By Clinton E. Sims, Clinical psychologist Sometimes people have a fear of disclosing and relating to others, or they may have difficulty taking on new challenges, or they may have a fear of success. People such as these may be unwilling to get involved with others unless they are certain of being liked, or they [...]
By Dr. Gale Sargeant Entering the holiday season brings about a lot anxiety and depression for those of us who have lost loved ones. In fact, some mourners experience these emotions long after the passing of a loved one. As a professor of psychology, one expects that I should have a thorough grasp of all [...]
By: Sean Cort When we talk about the healing relationship between mind and body, we often forget the other, all-important connections that sustain us. Whether it’s the loving bond between a husband and wife, the supportive link between friends and neighbors, or the kindness and civility we all seek in our communities, we need each [...]
By: Pradip Jamnadas, M.D. Sometimes when I sit and talk with my patients, I can sense what they are feeling. I can tell they are experiencing something far beyond what they are telling me. When that happens, I often say, “I feel that there is more to this story than what you are telling me. [...]
Dick Tibbits, Ph.D. is an expert on many things, but his true gift is helping people find peace amid the anger and frustration of daily life. A psychologist and author of the best selling book, Forgive to Live, (Thomas Nelson, $22). Dr. Tibbits promises he has discovered the key to living a life free of [...]
By Dr. Pradip Jamnadas During the holiday season we tend to overindulge in our passion for good food. Instead of focusing so much on the food, we should put our focus on family and friends. We should concentrate on being happy. When we are happy we find we do not need to fulfill ourselves through [...]
By: Tammy McCarus, M.D. I’m not sure how and I’m not sure why, but sometime after giving birth to my first child in 1997, I developed an overwhelming feeling that I was going to get cancer. Not just any cancer, but specifically breast cancer. And not just breast cancer, but specifically cancer of the right [...]
This general questionnaire asks questions about beliefs, attitudes and behaviors in an effort to highlight potentially antisocial, obsessive-compulsive, dependent, avoidant, or paranoid behaviors. Please read our privacy policy and terms of service before you make your purchase. Material from the A-II Checklist copyright 2004 by Western Psychological Services. Format adapted by The Healing Continuum Inc., [...]
By Rukhsana Shanbhag, MS, RD 1. How does the body’s metabolism function? The foods that we eat are broken down in the intestinal track then transported by the blood stream to the various organs and tissues. The chemical reaction that breaks the food down and converts it to the energy or fatty acid needs of [...]
By: Rukshana Shanbhag M.S., R.D. Taking the Mystery out of Minerals Even the most diligent healthy eater may get confused when it comes to figuring out how to add minerals to a balanced diet. Your body’s mineral needs shift dramatically as you age, research and recommendations appear to change constantly and it’s tough to determine [...]
