I’m always on the lookout for unique ways to relax. I’ve tried and had success with herbs, teas, and music when I need to take the tension down a few notches. If you’re having a bad day and need to reset yourself in a matter of minutes, this does the trick…

We all get the blues. They tend to accompany stress, pain or injury, dramatic or traumatic life events… even seasonal changes. But there are substances in your brain that can make you feel better, unless you take a medicine that works against your brain…

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “If I could just lose 10… 20… or even 30 pounds, then I’ll be happy.” But, it turns out that there is something far more powerful than weight loss when it comes to feeling better — a balanced diet.

Are our beliefs about stress relief and the dangers of stress off base? It may not be stress itself that’s causing all the problems, but our belief that stress is inherently bad. It’s all about perception… and it can spell the difference between dying at a younger age and living to a ripe old age.

Does the grayness of winter, an unfulfilling job, a disappointing relationship or just a bad day bring you down? Well, there may be a sure-fire way to improve your mood quickly, without a lot of fanfare, prescriptions or counseling sessions…

What if you could increase your happiness, vitality and motivation in just two weeks by making one small tweak to your diet? Would you try it? What if I told you this one small change could completely overhaul your mind and body? And here’s the best part…

If you’re like me, you probably experience anxiety, irritability, self-doubt and even hopelessness at times… maybe even often. The circumstances around you seem to largely control how you feel. However, how you interpret your circumstances is the first key to mastering healing thoughts.

There’s no doubt that your mind and feelings are interconnected with your physical body… Emotions can quadruple cardiovascular disease risk, promote cancer, and lead to all sorts of pain if you don’t stop the trajectory.

Scientists are seeing how the emotional and cognitive centers of the brain are closely linked with intestinal function. Connections between infections, the subsequent use of antibiotics or other drugs, and increased risk of mental conditions, adds further insight into these complex interrelationships.

If you’re addicted to any unhealthy habit in your life, whether it’s eating junk food, drinking alcohol or watching too much TV, you might be tempted to take the “willpower” approach to overcoming your addiction. I’ve got something better…

For the first time in nearly a quarter century, life expectancy in the United States has dropped. Does this mean we’re doomed? Not at all. The light at the end of the tunnel is a silver lining…

Do you often feel drained of energy in the morning… or late afternoon… and don’t know why? Sounds like you could be a victim of energy theft. There are several culprits that could be zapping your energy, and they run the gamut from physical to emotional.