by mcl | Jul 2, 2016 | Columns, Health & Wellness, The Doctor Is In
By SHARON OTTS, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT As we enjoy this time of year when we formally celebrate our freedom, I can’t help but reflect on the chain of events that culminated in the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. After suffering the indignities and...
by mcl | May 2, 2016 | Columns, Health & Wellness, Healthy Living
By MICKIE GRIFFITH-AUTRY, PhD, NP-C Menopause! What Do I Do Now? Menopause is a natural, normal event and is defined as the final menstrual period or FMP. Physiologically, it occurs when a woman’s menses (monthly periods) cease to exist from a loss of function within...
by mcl | May 1, 2016 | Columns, Health & Wellness, The Doctor Is In
By PATRICIA CALABRESE, PMHNP, and ANTHONY CALABRESE, PhD We all know that we have busy lives to the point where most people have perfected the skill of doing more than one thing at a time. We drive and talk, work and eat, jog and listen to music—the list is...
by mcl | Mar 7, 2016 | Columns, Health & Wellness, The Doctor Is In
By Patricia and Anthony Calabrese Many families begin to think about travel when spring break (and then summer) approaches. Our world is now smaller with opportunities to travel in our state, our country, and even across the globe. While learning new things and...
by mcl | Feb 1, 2016 | Columns, Health & Wellness, The Doctor Is In
By DEBORAH SCHILLER, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday. It is a beautiful celebration of love. As the director of Gratitude, a service of Pine Grove Behavioral Health, I treat sex and love addicts on a daily basis. Even though I have seen...
by mcl | Jan 3, 2016 | Columns, Healthy Living, The Doctor Is In
By Patricia and Anthony Calabrese Happy New Year! A time of both celebration and resolution! Although introspection is healthy and productive, starting a new year should also be a time of gratitude. There are holidays dedicated to gratitude, such as...