Guest article: Fear dreads resilience
For today's guest article, I thank Cameron Stout, who writes Light At Sea - Self Care in the time of corona and ...
stress
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on stress...
Does this supplement solve the exercise paradox?
Even though exercise is one of the best ways to improve your ability to deal with stress, exercise itself is ...
Stress: Attack of a saber-toothed cat? Or social isolation?
I’ve read it or heard it a hundred times. You have too. It’s the classic depiction of the human “fight or flight” ...
Build stress resilience
Stress is bad for your health. But it’s not as bad for some people as it is for others. In part, it could be that ...
Your body’s two operating modes
Your brain and hormonal systems have preset modes to control your behavior.
How touch strengthens your immune system
Touching is a powerful way to strengthen the immune system.
How to meditate
A simple meditation practice.
Why is touch so important?
Touch is important because it reduces stress and improves health.
Science reveals simple steps to health – 4 latest examples
The health breakthroughs we need don't have to come from a high tech research lab. Four recent scientific articles underscore the value of common sense and public health approaches.
Are you over-stressed or under-recuperated?
Dealing with stress is a universal fact of modern life. It comes at you from every direction – at work, when ...
Guest post: Contact your angel of surrender
Confronted with a difficult decision? Questioning the wisdom of a decision you've made? Theresa Conti offers spiritual advice.
When relaxation isn’t enough
What are trigger points? Everybody's got them, and they can cause pain and other havoc. Discover why simply relaxing can't get to the core of your problem, and the simple therapeutic approach that can.
The biopsychosocial model of health
Doctor and patient expectations about back pain can differ sharply. Before you get frustrated with your doctor, or worry that he or she doesn't understand you, learn about the biopsychosocial model of health that doctors in the know apply to the issue of back pain.
What’s your mindfulness quotient?
You know the importance of proper mental attitude to achieving your goals and enjoying life at the same time. But finding the properly-nuanced balance between focus and relaxation is the spiritual challenge we all face. Here's help to face the day...
Gain control over depression and anxiety
The more I've learned about depression, anxiety and stress, the more I've realized two things: 1) they're extremely potent issues affecting all aspects of health, and 2) they're individual experiences which are intimately interconnected with our social experiences.
