Every fall, as the days grow shorter and the sky darkens, I see patients whose mood begins to match the gloomy external world. They are tired, sleep long hours, and have trouble getting out of bed or leaving the house. Their arms and legs feel like lead, and their strongest desires are cravings for sweet [...]

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A hot topic in the realm of health and wellness is self-compassion. After an incredibly difficult few years, showing oneself grace and love is something we all need to incorporate more into our lives. Self-compassion is something that not only feeds strength back into your own life, but also into the lives of those around [...]

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Think of something creative that you enjoy doing. Perhaps it’s dance, painting, or creating music. How do you feel when you are creating art? Some would say calm, happy, relaxed, or inspired. Art has an incredible way of connecting the world and allowing us to express ourselves. Because of these feel-good effects, art is a [...]

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The third Monday of January is known as “Blue Monday” because it is statistically the most depressing day of the year. Blue Monday was a difficult day to begin with, and as we trudge through yet another COVID wave, it is especially important to be aware of the risk of losing our loved ones, coworkers, [...]

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The human body is fascinating in how interconnected each organ, function, and cell are. Researchers and medical professionals continue to learn more about how our bodies are interconnected each day. One especially incredible relationship is the ability of your mind to impact your physical health through the method of mindfulness. Mindfulness takes many forms and [...]

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year the theme is appropriately; You Are Not Alone. In the last year we’ve navigated such major changes in our lives together, while also feeling far apart due to a myriad of reasons like social distancing, differences in political ideology, and social reckoning. There is no doubt [...]

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