Salsa Queen (Maharba) Zapata was in the United States illegally, had no education, didn’t speak English and grew up thinking she had no value. As author Michael Glauser tells her story: “After two divorces and seven children, she was in a complete state of despair and could see no way out of it. … [Read more...] about Six ‘Universal Truths’ for Being Happier, Living Peacefully in the New Year
Depression
Honoring the Holidays Through Grief
Twinkling lights, festive treats, family gatherings…they say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. No day is easy when we are grieving the loss of a loved one, but the holidays can be especially difficult for some of us. A season that is supposed to be filled with joy can seem overwhelming when … [Read more...] about Honoring the Holidays Through Grief
Acupuncture Restores Post-COVID Fatigue, Loss of Smell and Taste
Many people are aware of the hallmark symptom for COVID: loss of taste and smell. Researchers have found that the temporary loss of smell (anosmia) may be a better indicator of a COVID infection than other symptoms of fever, headache, body aches, cough, digestive upset or shortness of breath. It has … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Restores Post-COVID Fatigue, Loss of Smell and Taste
Optimizing the Aging Thyroid
More than 20 million Americans have thyroid issues. Sixty percent are unaware that they have an issue, because some practitioners don’t run the right tests or are not trained in hormone optimization. The thyroid starts to decline as we age, especially with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, … [Read more...] about Optimizing the Aging Thyroid
We are Better When We Move
Turns out the Sundance Kid had it right. “I’m better when I move,” he explained, during a job interview to be a payroll guard, when asked if could shoot. And the truth is, so are we. Except now there’s a whole lot of research backing Sundance up, much like Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang … [Read more...] about We are Better When We Move
Six Ways to Improve Depression
I have worked with people who have depression for over 20 years. There are a few essential things to know about Major Depressive illness. It is a neurologically-based brain disease. There is an overwhelming amount of scientific research backing that. Nevertheless, non-biological things like kindness … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Improve Depression