What were your experiences growing up around meal times?  A new study published in Science Direct by Annette S. Kluck from Texas Tech University found that family dysfunction and negative family food-related experiences increased risk for disordered eating. Other studies have reported similar findings.  Individuals who were humiliated, neglected or abused or who were teased at meal times were more likely to have disordered eating.  As well, those who didn’t have at least one family meal together may be at higher risk. Perhaps you grew up in a family where these types of things occurred.  You may have continued to feel stress or distress around meal times.  What can you ...Read more »

Below is a link to a very interesting article that talks about how our genetic makeup is not fixed in stone and that alternative therapies have the ability to change our risks for health issues.  This was published in Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123146318996466585.html#printMode

I’ve been reading lately about the energy of money and how we live in either scarcity or feelings of abundance.  I don’t think this energy phenomenon applies only to money.  I think of my own life which is very busy (full of things to do) and may be scarce in some of the things I used to love to do – sailing, skiing, going to plays, etc.  So while money may be scarce, it’s not the only thing.  Fun can be scarce too.  I wonder how much of us live in one of these states and while focusing on one way in which it manifests, may miss the many other ...Read more »