Eating Well for Emotional Health
Have a happy meal! No, not the kind you get at the golden arches in a little box. I am talking about the kind that helps you maintain a stable mood and energy level so you can feel your best and think clearly.
Understanding the Role of Stress in Negative Behavior
The Stress Model, developed by B. Bryan Post, PhD, is a very simple theoretical model for understanding human behavior, in all it's complexity. The Stress Model states that all behavior is created as a reaction to the perception of stress.
The Facts on Fats
Not all fats are created equal. For some time, we have been encouraged to avoid foods that are high in fat. This recommendation has done little to slow the epidemic of obesity that is occurring in our nation.
Just Breathe!
Taking a deep breath is the quickest way to change your stress reaction and create calm. Granted, it may not always seem possible that something so simple could produce much change. But, it is true.