Play Back!
Being able to call up positive and detailed memories helps us to deepen our inner sense of well-being and joy. And we know that a greater sense of well-being and joy is oh so good for our body and cells. I found that out — and so much more — during the two years I
What Are You Cooking?
Today, my friend Mark Hyman, MD, author of The Blood Sugar Solution, has come out with a much needed cookbook that can help all of us who want to learn more about utilizing “food as medicine.” Many of you, like me, eat gluten and dairy free — but cooking gluten and dairy free meals (especially
Babies Get It, Grade Schoolers Get It, So Why is it So Hard For Us?
Several studies over the past few years have found that kids as young as 18 months old possess deep feelings of compassion. One study found that when toddlers show kindness to others, it’s motivated by innate feelings of compassion — not just a desire to please the adults in their lives. In the study, when
Contest Winners!
Thanks to ALL of you who have been joining in THE LAST BEST CURE conversation on my blog. I’ve been so heartened to hear your stories, thoughts and well-wishes, it’s been lovely to hear from you all. As promised, today is the day we announce the winners of the raffle for 5 free signed copies
Countdown Reason # 1: PUB DATE IS TODAY!
Hi Friends, Today is the day! The Last Best Cure: My Quest to Awaken the Healing Parts of My Brain and Get Back My Body, My Joy, and My Life is now in stores! LIKE my Facebook Fan page or post here on my blog by March 15th and you’ll be entered into a drawing
Countdown Reason #2: Because We Need This, and We Need it Right Now
In just a few hours it will officially be February 21st, 2013 — pub day! Everyday I pick up another study which reminds me why I took on this challenging quest and wrote up my journey in THE LAST BEST CURE. The book I hope you’ll soon be holding in your hands. This week a
Countdown Reason # 3: Gratitude.
I’ve heard from so many of you who’ve reached out to share your well-wishes, as we get close to THE LAST BEST CURE hitting bookstores (both real and online) and becoming available for download. Just 36 hours to go! I’m SO grateful for your enthusiasm and support. Just today, I’ve heard from a number of
Countdown Reason # 4: “Look Who’s Reading Mom’s New Book!”
My daughter took this photo. I just had to share it, just for fun. When she showed it to my husband, she said, smiling, “Dad, look who’s reading mom’s new book!” It made me smile. I can’t believe that on Thursday — in just 4 days — THE LAST BEST CURE will be available everywhere.
Countdown Reason #5: Look What’s Sitting On My Desk!!!!
Guess what just arrived at my house? My very own box of “author copies!” My daughter was so excited that she stacked them up on my desk and took this photo this afternoon. If you look carefully you’ll see a photo of my Dad behind
Countdown Reason # 6: What Stress Does to the Gut, and What the Stressed Gut Does to the Brain
Two new studies tell us an interesting story about stress, the gut and the brain. We have a LOT of organisms in the gut. Cell for cell, we’re largely made up of bacteria. In fact, single-celled organisms, mostly bacteria, outnumber our own cells 10 to 1. Most of these live in our gut. Any alteration