The research into the field (the medical benefits of cannabis) is still ongoing, especially given the logistical issues of investigating a substance with such an evolving legal status. But continuous new developments suggest marijuana can, in fact, be medically beneficial in so many ways—and that lawmakers are catching on to the many new possibilities. Such …
Inspired by her fictional novel, Surprise Me, about a surprise party planner who hates surprises, Goodman describes her award winning film of the same name as a “Romantic Comedy Diet”. Written, produced and directed by Goodman, she sees the film as her crusade to help women turn their focus from dieting (which she calls …
Imagine tapping into the beauty of a child’s innate wisdom through the sharing of sweet and wise words of guidance and valuable life skills. Ariane de Bonvoisin’s series entitled Giggles and Joy: Spiritual Life Lessons for Kids does just this, with a healthy dose of enlightened humor and profound, yet simple, messages for babies and …
Real Advice for Moms-to-Be: How to Win at Parenting Without Losing Yourself When I became a mom, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was a Stanford-trained pediatrician, I had been in private practice for several years —I thought I knew it all. Still, I was unprepared for the parts of early motherhood …
Debilitating migraines and tension headaches are experienced by 38 million Americans. Yet, for many sufferers their treatment completely ignores the root cause of their symptoms — TMD. TMD (temporomandibular disorder) is a condition in which the upper and lower jaw are misaligned, a physical ailment that is not obvious to the layman and often goes …
It’s a legend that many long for, that dates back to the 16th century when Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León was in search of a magical spring called the Fountain of Youth, touted to restore the youthfulness of anyone who bathes in, or drinks, its waters. In modern times, it’s been touted that just …
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Suicide often follows depression when it goes unchecked. Depression is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. “Recent data suggest that ketamine, given intravenously, might be the most important breakthrough in antidepressant treatment in decades,” according to Dr. Thomas Insel, the former Director of …
Ted W. Baxter experienced a massive ischemic stroke in April 2005. He talks with Mark Alyn about his post-stroke journey, his new book Relentless and dealing with aphasia. Ted now volunteers his time at hospitals, universities and other health institutions in Orange County, California, providing his expertise and his experience as a stroke survivor in …
A new book “A Glass Half Empty?…or Half Full: A Children’s Book for Grown-ups” by Calabasas, CA resident Danny Schuck takes a childlike, playful approach to exploring pessimism vs. optimism to find balance, manage stress and enjoy life. According to Schuck, the book uses humor and innocence to provide PERSPECTIVE—the opportunity to determine the fullness …
“Meaning At Work” is the first book to lay out a strategy that enables everyone in an organization to participate in creating a work environment that provides meaning and purpose. As author Danny Gutknecht, explains “Learning to recognize what you find meaningful in the work you do requires skills and competencies that many people haven’t …