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My Son Has Autism Spectrum Disorder My son was diagnosed with high-functioning ASD (formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome) when he was 5 years old.  The first few years just before his diagnosis were challenging.  Difficulties in communicating.  High anxiety and meltdowns.  Hyperfocusing.  The list goes on.  It added a layer of stress in our already […]

Do you spend too much time worrying about things? Practicing positive affirmations can help – but practicing interrogative self-talk may be more effective. Did you know that the average adult spends 1 hour and 50 minutes per day worrying about something? Constant, excessive worrying not only wastes time and energy, but can also lead to […]

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has had a reputation for its beneficial effects on memory since the beginning of written records. The ancient Egyptians used the herb in wedding and funeral rituals.  Banke’s herbal, written in 1525, states, “smell of it oft, and it shall keep thee youngly”. Perhaps the most famous literary reference is in Hamlet, […]

Do you have a love affair with coffee? This article explains how coffee affects the brain and body – and can aid in stress management. Coffee: the Elixir of Life Anyone who knows me knows I love coffee. Seriously. And I’m not alone. In fact, according to Fairtrade, an estimated 1.6 billion cups of coffee […]

I love bread like Kanye loves Kanye. So why would I even think about going on the ketogenic diet? In this article, I provide a firsthand account of my first week on the keto diet, including how it affected my MS symptoms. What is the Keto Diet? The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein, and […]

So I recently wrote about using CBD oil to manage my MS symptoms. Since I started adding CBD to my daily regimen, I experience less brain fog during the day, less anxiety, and almost no debilitating fatigue. However, there hasn’t been any improvement in my chronic pain or spasticity. I initially wanted to try a […]

Since I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2012, I learned that certain things trigger my symptoms. Small changes that most people can adjust to with no problem can crap out my day in minutes. Like when the temperature changes, or noises are sudden and loud, or my physical activity level increases. However, stress […]

There’s no doubt that hemp cannabidiol (CBD) is the hottest new wellness trend at the moment. People take or apply CBD to treat a variety of symptoms, including pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, stress. In addition, it’s commonly used by athletes to help relieve their bodies after workouts and performances. Some research suggests that CBD has medical benefits. Other research shows […]

Use these 7 stress relief strategies to cope with the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus is causing stress and anxiety Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few days, you have likely been inundated with reports about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is spreading throughout the world. While some news […]

We all have stress. But how you handle your stress and anxiety makes all the difference to your short-term and long-term health. According to a recent poll, 22% of respondents turn to food as a coping mechanism for stress. I am guilty of it as well. It used to be that, when I felt stressed, […]