I am a big fan of coconut oil! Truth be told, I am an integrative nutrition news junkie and have been fascinated by the benefits of coconut oil. It took me a while to warm up to the idea of using an oil, one that is full of saturated fat, internally and externally. But the …
Continue ReadingBreast cancer and sexual dysfunction: hitting close to the heart.
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and treated, sexual satisfaction can easily fall to the back burner when it comes to conversations with doctors. After all, when cancer is in the picture, ‘survival mode’ and health concerns may preclude sex as a priority or recommendation. However, once the dust settles after treatment and …
Continue ReadingFeelings, colors and your body.
As a therapist I sometimes ask a patient where in their body they feel an emotion. By identifying the feeling in one’s body we can sometimes get more connected to ourselves. The experience can be both grounding and validating. Several studies have come out recently proving that there is some universality as to how and …
Continue ReadingHappy New Year!
Joining a gym and getting more exercise is probably the most common resolution year after year. No doubt the fitness industry booms after we ring in the New Year. Gym memberships can be very expensive especially when you factor in the money you spend on new sneakers, workout gear, gym bags, iPods and gas money!! …
Continue ReadingA bridge to connection.
With the increase in awareness around emotional issues and the benefits of therapy treatment, the stigma associated with seeking therapy has declined over time. In urban areas, especially in New York City, it’s not uncommon to be at a social gathering and hear a peer share a revelation she had in her therapy session, or …
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