Reducing doctor-patient miscommunication is a hot topic in healthcare. Identified in doctor-patient communication research are the issues of patient satisfaction, health outcomes, and gender bias. Described are challenges and tips to reduce the stress in...
Practicing Gratitude Reduces Stress What are the benefits of practicing gratitude to reduce stress? Those who openly share their Zen lifestyle of embracing a mindset of appreciation brag about their stress-free life. Are they strange individuals living in a fantasy...
Stress Management is the buzz. We are learning and accepting that time is well spent nurturing both our mind and body. Unfortunately, when life gets busy, time for stress management is usually the first to be eliminated. As a psychiatrist and advocate for...
It’s hard to imagine that managing junk mail clutter can be stressful. Yet it is so easy for our daily routine of dealing with paper mail to overwhelm us. Decluttering junk mail requires both valuable mental energy and designated time to sort through piles of paper....
Lavender essential oil is a very popular tool to reduce stress. Those seeking a natural prescription often seek lavender oil to promote relaxation. It seems unlikely that this flowering plant would be the center of a health debate. Yet the European Chemical...
Distracted! Digital distractions reduce productivity and increase stress. Are you one of many suffering with this problem? Distractions are easily identified as a source of daily stress. Attempts to focus intently on a specific task can be easily interrupted by the...
