In Your Own Hands

Every Monday, my blog post “In Your Own Hands” is where I’ll be featuring articles I find interesting or that I think are a good resource to help you take charge of your health. What articles have you read recently that caught your attention? Leave a comment and let me know.

How To Deal With A Chronic Illness In The Family

The diagnosis of a chronic illness can dramatically affect the entire family. This article gives some short and helpful tips on how to remain happy and healthy while dealing with an illness in the family.

Too Much Sitting Could Kill You Researchers Say

Is a long day at the office hazardous to your health? A new study has suggested that sitting for extended periods of time each day heightens your risk for chronic diseases.

 How Stress Gets Under the Skin: Q&A With Neuroscientist Bruce McEwen

This doctor answers some common questions about good and bad stress, as well as what you can do to avoid chronic toxic stress.

Mindfulness Meditation: How It Works In The Brain

Researchers are working to show exactly how mindfulness can be so helpful with a range of chronic conditions.

How the MELT Method Can Help With Chronic Pain

This holistic method to “melting” away chronic pain requires as little as 10 minutes a day to make a difference.