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Author Archives: Dr. Amy
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes (And How To Cope With Them)
The bottom line is that change is scary and difficult, even when it’s great and wonderful and something you’re looking forward to – it’s just the way we’re wired. Keeping things the same makes us feel safe and secure and comfortable, even if it’s not ideal. Changing, even if it’s a change for the better, is new and different and therefore scary. I think this explains the bulk of unsatisfying relationships, jobs and circumstances out there. Continue reading
Flowers for Joy.
I have to say I love it when science verifies something women have known all along: Flowers make us happy. Not just in a temporary way but in a real, sustainable way. Isn’t it amazing that something so simple can have such a big impact? The study, conducted at Rutgers, was a resounding success showing that the mere presence of flowers initiates happy feelings, enhances feelings of life satisfaction and even changes social behavior. All this from a simple bloom. Continue reading
Best. Christmas. Cookies. Ever. And Eggnog for Breakfast – Yipee!
In light of all the bad news, tragedy, stress and strife lately, I figured we all (myself included) need a dose of holiday happiness and nothing in the world does that better than awesome Christmas cookies (or holiday cookies if you prefer) that are just as good when they’re gluten free. This is a Czech recipe – thanks to my dad’s side of the family – that has a very simple flavor and a melt in your mouth texture. Continue reading
Brains! They Eat Brains!
I am a huge fan of neti pots, simply because they *work.* They’re fast and inexpensive and easy to use and generally safe, except for lately. Unfortunately a second death has been linked to neti pot use, in what sounds like a B-rated zombie movie plot because yes – they eat brains. Continue reading
Life is Short – Celebrate!
These three were all young (30s and 40s), vibrant, and did everything for their health. They had great relationships, children, careers and busy lives. I don’t think any of them would have anticipated leaving the world so young. I can’t begin to fathom that they are gone. Continue reading
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Kundalini Yoga – The Secret Shortcut to Joy
I’m finding that I look forward to my next kundalini class, and am trying to sneak classes in almost every day – simply because I feel better when I do. Happier, more grounded, less stressed. Is it the gateway to enlightenment? I have no idea. But it’s certainly worth it for right now. Continue reading
Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving
These things just go together, right? So much so that it’s pretty darn near a cliche. And yet there is something in the rhythm of the year that makes this season the perfect time of year for introspection and for reflecting back on the previous year as you get ready for the changes you want to make in the new year. Continue reading
Cleaning Out My Closet Has Changed My Life
Now you’re left with pieces that fit you perfectly, look great, match other things and are comfortable to wear. Best of all, there is breathing room in your closet. Actual air space. This means your choices when you get up in the morning are so much more simple – everything is already fabulous, you just have to put it on. Continue reading
Searching for Happiness? Try Something New
Do you ever have those days when you realize that you did exactly the same thing as you did the day before? And the day before that? Like your whole life is a cycle of get up, get the kids to school, get to work, rush home, do homework, get the kids ready for bed, collapse and repeat? Yeah – me too. And that is a terrifying and depressing place to be simply because there’s no *life* in your life, there’s no joy, there’s nothing that’s new. And that’s the crux of the issue – the lack of newness. Continue reading
Chicken Soup Really Is the Best Cure
In light of my actually having to take a sick day, I thought you might like to know my secret weapon against colds and the flu, and it’s actually not-so-secret. I’m pretty sure your mom told you about this one – because it’s home made chicken soup. Turns out your mom was right (but don’t tell her, you’ll never hear the end of it). The best thing to help when you have an upper respiratory tract infection like a cold or flu really is chicken soup. Continue reading
