My sister is a houseplant fanatic. Sometimes, just to tease her, I like to sing “Welcome to the Jungle” when I go over to visit. (She thinks it’s funny, don’t let her fool you!) While her house may not actually qualify as a jungle, it doesn’t take long to notice out that she’s a bona fide indoor green thumb. One time, I made the mistake about asking about one of the ivy plants she had sitting in her windowsill... [More]

I recently received an inquiry from one of my readers about adult acne and, more specifically, the claims that milk causes acne. First let me begin with a thank you for the question! Adult acne is an unpleasant condition, and as a result, there are a lot of theories on how and why people get it. In this post, I’m going to try and clarify some of noise out there about acne... [More]

As I was leaving my house last Friday I was scrambling around trying to find my keys. I checked my pockets, the key holder by the door, the car – they were nowhere to be found! Finally, only after I realized I needed to grab my lunch, I found my keys in the refrigerator! How on earth did I forget my keys in the fridge?!.. [More]

The holiday season is almost here! Pretty soon we will start seeing Christmas lights, hearing festive music, and holiday cheer will be everywhere! Tis the season to be jolly – right? Well, that’s not quite the case for everyone. Unfortunately, the holidays can be a time of loneliness, anxiety and sadness for many people. How can this be?.. [More]

I remember my first pet. After begging for months, I finally became the proud owner of Tawny the orange cat. I was so excited when my parents brought Tawny home from the local humane association! However, with pet ownership comes the inevitable day when that beloved pet passes away. I still remember the feeling of loss the morning I discovered that Tawny had died... [More]

During these warmer months, many families are gearing up for an annual summer trip. I know when I travel, I have a ton of things that I need to remember. Did I bring enough clothes? Cash or credit card? Should I bring my running shoes? But do you think about your medications when making your travel plans? If you aren’t, you probably should be... [More]

Sometimes it seems like falling asleep can be quite the battle. For example, last night I crawled into bed at my normal 10:30 bedtime. However, I didn’t fall asleep for another hour! Every time I would close my eyes, my mind would start racing through all sorts of topics. What will I plant in my garden this year? Did I actually turn off that light upstairs? What should I pack for lunch in the morning? The thoughts just kept on coming, leaving me wide awake long after I should have been sleeping!.. [More]

It’s highly documented that men and women are by nature very different creatures. As John Gray, PhD so famously put it: “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”. While Dr. Gray focused on the way men and women perceive relationships, his statement rings true in a number of areas. Did you know that men and women may even differ in symptoms of a heart attack?.. [More]

With the current state of our economy, it’s no surprise that money and finances are one of the biggest worries that Americans have. In fact, in a survey done by the American Psychological Association, 73% of Americans listed money as the number one factor that affects their stress level... [More]

All of this technology is supposed to be making our lives easier, right? But maybe sometimes we’re getting too much of a good thing. Cell phones, pagers, internet, e-mail, Wi-Fi almost everywhere – you name it! All of this technology is meant to help us to be more efficient in our daily lives so we can have some “me time”. But is that what is really happening?.. [More]