by Dr. Veronica | Sep 18, 2015 | ARTICLES, Nutrition and Wellness, Self Esteem, Depression, Spirituality and Wellbeing
Many of us will reach a point in our life, when we’ll reflect on what we have and what we’ve accomplished and many of us will be unsatisfied with what we observe. In fact, according to the results of a 2013 Harris Poll, only 30% and 36% of adults ages 40-49 and 50-64,...
by Dr. Veronica | Jul 17, 2015 | ARTICLES, Nutrition and Wellness, Self Esteem, Depression, Spirituality and Wellbeing
Tomorrow, we’ll celebrate the life and legacy of politician and philanthropist Nelson Mandela. While the day, July 18th, marks Mandela’s birthday, it’s also a day set aside by the United Nations to urge people worldwide to spend 67 minutes (that’s one minute...
by Dr. Veronica | Apr 22, 2015 | ARTICLES, Self Esteem, Depression
Xanax, Valium, Ativan…these are just some of the many benzodiazepines doctors prescribe to their patients who are suffering from the effects of stress and anxiety. Other times, they may blame the anxiety on a depressive disorder and prescribe Prozac, Cymbalta, or any...
by Dr. Veronica | Aug 10, 2014 | ARTICLES, Medical Consultation, Self Esteem, Depression, Spirituality and Wellbeing
By Guest Blogger Lisa Wimberger Well into this century science believed our brains were hardwired and fixed, and that we could not generate new brain cells. Fortunately, for the betterment of mankind, science changed its tune. It is now widely accepted, and...
by Dr. Veronica | Jul 15, 2014 | ARTICLES, Self Esteem, Depression
By Judy Byington, MSW, LCSW, ret. Victims of rape and natural disasters express the same type of rage, grief and flashbacks to harrowing events as seen in veterans of war. This fractured thinking is also observed in survivors of concentration camps, accidents and...
by Dr. Veronica | Jul 2, 2014 | ARTICLES, Medical Consultation, Self Esteem, Depression
Doctors are some of the smartest people that I know. I’m not just boasting because I’m a doctor; I really have a significant amount of respect for those trained in the medical industry. But, honestly – some doctors can be downright dumb! That is, when it comes to...