Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not just because of the beautiful autumn colors, time spent with family or pumpkin availability (think Pumpkin Spice latte, pumpkin pie and pumpkin patches) but for the representation and focus of the holiday – giving thanks and expressing gratitude. Researchers in the field of positive psychology have found […]
Time for SADness (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (“SAD”) is a type of depression that occurs in the fall as the seasons change and the days become shorter and the temperature cooler. Many people notice a change in their mood and energy level including feelings of sadness or emptiness, loss of energy or motivation (and desire to stay indoors where […]
10 Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene
August 2016 Over 60 million Americans struggle to get good quality sleep each night. From racing thoughts to tossing and turning in bed, nothing is more frustrating than being tired but unable to sleep! While all of us occasionally have a sleepless night for one reason or another, insomnia may become a real problem as […]
Night Owls Defy Melatonin Production
Some of us prefer to stay up late and sleep in (like myself). Others are content to go to bed early and wake early (the early birds who catch the worms). The problem with being a night owl is that staying up late interferes with the body’s natural melatonin production. Typically, the body’s natural production […]
Nutter Butters – All or None?
I just had a 100 calorie package of Nutter Butters. There were only a few tiny cookies in the package, so, of course, I’m thinking about eating more. Not only does this remind me of why I don’t keep desserts, especially cookies, in our house, but it also reminds me of how easy it is […]