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 […]
Wellness
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 […]
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 […]
Strategies to Boost Sinus Health and Minimize Allergies
Spring has sprung! As trees, grasses, and flowers emerge in all their glory after the long winter, many people experience seasonal allergies. Whether your symptoms are mild or more bothersome, Neti pot (or nasal wash) can provide much relief. The Neti pot has been used for thousands of years in the practice of Ayurveda to […]
A personal journey: revisiting loss and the healing process
When the waves close over me, I dive down to fish for pearls.” –Masha Kaleko Recently, I learned about the untimely death by suicide of a high-school friend. It hit me hard and awakened a deep sadness as it resonated with and reawakened the loss of my mother by suicide when I was 11. […]