As a young girl, I spent part of my summers with my grandparents in Deal, NJ. My days were spent at the beach, where I reveled in the violent surf. The undertow on the Jersey shore can be quite dangerous, so there were lifeguards on duty. Even on days when it was safe, the waves […]
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COVID-19 Resources & Tips
As scientists the world over race to develop a coronavirus vaccine and antibody test, the primary action we can take now is to shelter in place. By doing so, we not only support our communities, but we help lighten the burden of the heroic men and women working on the front lines. We can also […]
Finding Equanimity in Difficult Times
Coping during difficult times and maintaining enough equilibrium to stay healthy, sane, and vital is an acquired skill. Many clients, colleagues, and family have expressed varying degrees of alarm at the daunting list of challenges we face domestically and abroad. And now we have Covid-19, an unprecedented virus spreading across every continent except Antarctica. Fasten […]
Taming the Tech Dragon
Recently, I had tea with a colleague. I was astonished at how unaware he was about glancing at his phone. No fewer than eight(!) times during our meeting, he checked texts, e-mail, and voice mail. Twice he checked for incoming calls that weren’t there. It was Phantom Vibration Syndrome: when you don’t have an incoming […]
What I Want in 2020
I couldn’t think of a better way to end the decade and usher in the next than seeing John Oliver perform. I’d seen him once before, in the early days of his ascension to late-night royalty, and he didn’t disappoint then or now. The decibels of laughter filling the Masonic Temple in San Francisco during […]
7 Tips for Quality Sleep
If you’ve ever gone camping, you’ve likely experienced the synchronization of your inner clock with the rising and setting of the sun. How delicious to retire after sundown and awaken at first light – and how rested and energized you feel after a few days of following nature’s rhythms. Ayurveda considers sleep one of the […]