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Are you suffering from "Facebook Depression"?
By Roberta Mittman · 12 years ago
"Jane Doe wants to be your friend on Facebook." Well, that wasn't the actual name, but it was the message that greeted me in my inbox this morning.
I don't remember who Jane is. Hmmm... ...
Could "an apple a day" be making you miserable?
By Roberta Mittman · 12 years ago
Ah, spring. The grass is greening up, the pear and cherry trees are blooming, everything looks fresh and vibrant...except your head. You're feeling cranky and irritated by all the sneezing and that puffy, stuffy sensation ...
Finding true success: 2 more tips to motivate you to move
By Roberta Mittman · 12 years ago
We all have a hard time getting ourselves into the exercise mindset sometimes. (Yes, I admit, there are days I'm so busy I'm tempted to skip it, too.) And when life gets complicated, it's even ...
Are you spinning your wheels? 3 tips to motivate you to move
By Roberta Mittman · 12 years ago
Stuck. Frustrated. Guilty. Restless. Lethargic. Sedentary. Disappointed.
These are some of the words many of us use to describe how we feel when we are in a rut and don't take action--or don't even want ...
5 Fabulous Boosters: Supplements to Support Immunity
By Roberta Mittman · 12 years ago
"I'll have what she's having!"
Remember that famous order from "When Harry Met Sally"? Yes, I know nutritional supplements are not exactly what Meg Ryan's fellow diner was thinking of--wink--when she said "I'll have what ...
Wake Up and Smell the...? 3 More Alternatives to the Morning Cuppa
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
Struggling with coffee dependence? Let's face it, old habits die hard. Many of us can trace our fondness for the aroma of coffee in the morning all the way back to childhood since our parents ...
Wake Up and Smell the...? 4 Coffee Alternatives
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee signals the start of the day in many households. But too often, coffee consumption doesn't end with the cup in the morning. Drinking coffee--and all the caffeine it provides--is ...
3 Steps toward "Going Green"
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
Everywhere you look these days, "green" is catching on! And no wonder. Green principles in action mean more conscientious, responsible, and healthful living.
What does it mean to "go green"? The goal of "going green" ...
9 Ways to Stop Feeling SAD: Defeating the winter blues
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
When you hear "January," do you think of days cut short, clouds, and gloomy skies? Do you miss the excitement of the recent holidays and instead feel a little down, with flagging energy? Or perhaps ...
Are you the Feeling Invincible type?
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
Are you a healthy, fit individual who takes steps to stay that way? Or do you take your good health for granted? If you ever imagine that you'll live forever in the same body, feeling ...
From Questions to Results: Achieving Wellness
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
In two previous articles, I highlighted some questions to ask yourself if you have a poor body image or have struggled to achieve a healthful weight. If you're ready to start on a journey to ...
3 More Questions to Stop Body-Bashing
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
Previously, I wrote of two questions that reveal ways we can be less than kind, if not downright cruel, to ourselves through negative self-talk about body image. Hanging on to those damaging thoughts can limit ...
2 Key Questions to Stop Body-Bashing
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
When new patients come into my office, I consult with them at great length about what makes them unique, including their medical, emotional, nutritional, physical, immune, and allergic history. When the conversation turns to weight ...
3 More Dangers of Being "Normal"
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
When was the last time you found a piece of clothing marked "One-size-fits-all" that truly was a comfortable, flattering fit, the right color, the right fabric, and the right level of warmth for anyone who ...
2 Top Dangers of Being "Normal"
By Roberta Mittman · 13 years ago
My washing machine always gets a chuckle out of me (good thing when you're doing lots of laundry, right?). Take a look at the dial. There's a setting for "normal." Apparently the manufacturer assumes that ...