Mindfulness. Is it the new buzz word or really something new?

One of the most popular words used in almost every alternative health discipline is mindfulness. It seems to have replaced awareness which is probably thought to be old-fashioned. I suppose it is! But what does mindfulness mean? There are several definitions. In some places, it’s defined as “the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences …

Your Stomach is Bored; not Hungry! Challenging Weight Loss

“I’m on a diet” you say, and there you are, suddenly faced with every diet myth in existence! “Don’t eat after 6 p.m.” “Drink lots of water.” “Eat six small meals a day” “Only eat three times a day.” “Drink shakes”. “Fast”. What does all this information do?  It helps us believe that we are finding a weight …

Me First: put yourself at the top of your to-do-list

One of the things I’ve struggled with, and I’m sure you have too, is putting myself on the top of my to-do-list and adopting the Me First attitude. I’ve always been the caregiver, the one who volunteered for everything no matter what else was expected of me. I felt guilty when I thought about getting …