Taking care of plants has been shown to have positive effects on your mental state. If you’re like me, you coped with the past two years of pandemic by seeking out as many self-care strategies as possible. One of the ways many people practiced self-care during this time was by becoming plant parents. As anContinueContinue reading “Should You Become a Plant Parent?”
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How to Snap Yourself Out of a Mental Funk
You must be mindful of your mental health. The past five years or so have been a real test for the mental health of all Americans. Between the stress of politics and the pandemic, depression rates have skyrocketed, and mental health has come to the forefront in terms of the public discussion of overall wellness.ContinueContinue reading “How to Snap Yourself Out of a Mental Funk”
Six Reasons You May Be Tired All the Time
Do you often feel lethargic for no real reason? I feel like I can speak for every mother out there when I say that feeling tired is a very common occurrence. In fact, modern life comes with all kinds of stressors that make us tired, and keep us tired. That being said, if you findContinueContinue reading “Six Reasons You May Be Tired All the Time”
Six Potential Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
In terms of herbal supplements, should you give ashwagandha a try? As a surgeon, I obviously believe in the benefits of Western medicine. As a society we have made huge strides in treating diseases and illnesses, and we have our life expectancies to show for it. That being said, I also believe in the useContinueContinue reading “Six Potential Health Benefits of Ashwagandha”
Mental Health Benefits of Nature
The most natural stress reliever is nature itself. I don’t know about you, but I try and spend as much time in nature as possible. Escaping into the wilderness isn’t something we normally prioritize. Our lives are built around family, jobs, and technology, so in order to really get out and experience nature we haveContinueContinue reading “Mental Health Benefits of Nature”
Four Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Do you need another reason to get some exercise? I’ve got your back. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am a huge proponent of regular exercise and healthy habits. As an athlete I was taught this lesson at an early age, and over the years I have used exercise as a copingContinueContinue reading “Four Mental Health Benefits of Exercise”
How to Build Self-Confidence in Your Children
Raising a confident child is harder than it may seem. No matter what you decide to do with your life, confidence is key. And yet, confidence isn’t something we are taught in schools. It is something we learn from our experiences and our upbringing. Confident people generally become that way because they either had goodContinueContinue reading “How to Build Self-Confidence in Your Children”
Confidence Differences in Female Versus Male Surgeons
Do female and male surgeons share the same confidence levels? Being a female surgeon in a male dominated field comes with its own sense of challenges. On one hand, it is exhilarating to know that I am responsible for my patients’ health. On the other, as with any other field of employment there are timesContinueContinue reading “Confidence Differences in Female Versus Male Surgeons”
Mental Health Benefits of Music Therapy
Playing music can have surprising mental health benefits. I always say you should have happy hobbies, and healthy hobbies. Music, as it turns out, is a little bit of both. I used to play piano when I was younger. Over the years I’ve kind of gone in other directions in terms of my hobbies, butContinueContinue reading “Mental Health Benefits of Music Therapy”
Five Natural Ways to Support Your Memory
We all must take steps to safeguard our mental state as we age. One of the biggest tragedies of aging is cognitive decline. As we get older, our minds slow down, and making mental connections become more difficult. This can be a symptom of regular aging, or a sign of a genetic issue like Alzheimer’sContinueContinue reading “Five Natural Ways to Support Your Memory”