Making a Fresh Start
The start of the new year is often a time to reflect on where you have been and where you are headed. You may even have made a…
Living with Pain
These information structures are called schemas. For example, a toddler learns that a furry, four-legged animal is a dog. Upon seeing a cat, the child…
Relieve Stress Now
It is hard to believe that 2012 has nearly come to an end. I wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. I…
IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The truth about the trouble down under. During her twenties, when Rebecca Spencer was getting ready for a first date, she had more on her…
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Caregiving: Finding the Right Words
Each day thousands of people become caregivers. For most, the new role is neither easy nor comfortable. While it may sound clichéd, most find one…
Laura Hillenbrand Confronts Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Best-selling author Laura Hillenbrand confronts chronic fatigue syndrome by writing stories that inspire. People familiar with the agony and challenges of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)…
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Exploring Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Misconceptions about complementary and alternative medicine (cam) are pervasive. From the idea that the treatment approaches are unproven to the assumption that cam providers are…
Eggnog Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Looking for delicious holiday recipes that are still somewhat healthy? Here’s a holiday treat with a secret ingredient – chickpeas, which fills these cookies with fiber….
Finding a New Path
Your chronic pain problem may have knocked you off course. Your personal, vocational, and social goals may have been derailed. You may feel as though…
Coach Mike Krzyzewski Refuses to Play the Pain Game
To many people, he’s known simply as “Coach K.” Famous for his unparalleled successes as Duke University’s head basketball coach and as an Olympic coach for the…