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Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 4 – Socialize

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 4 – Socialize

Posted on by Dr. Vachon
We are 3 days into this series, and you are well on your way to developing the tools you need to battle stress, regardless of the form it takes. Since these tips can be useful in a variety of situations,  remember to practice each daily so they are available to call upon in your time […]
Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 1 – Exercise

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 1 – Exercise

Posted on by Dr. Vachon
Stress is any factor that disturbs a state of well-being. The consequences can be positive or negative. For example, the physical demands of exercise can result in increased strength and cardiovascular endurance. Conversely, the imminent deadline of a large project or an exam can lead to undesire...
Sleep Better Through the Power of Positivity

Sleep Better Through the Power of Positivity

Posted on by Anthony Dugarte MD
The mind is a powerful thing. Hall of Fame baseball player Wade Boggs once stated “A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results”. We can’t control everything life throws at us. Stress, in its vari...
Going Back to the Basics of Love: Loving Yourself

Going Back to the Basics of Love: Loving Yourself

Posted on by Anthony Dugarte MD
Are you so stressed out that you feel like days are just going by in a blur? Could you be the parent who has a full day with work during the day, driving your kids around, grocery shopping, and preparing for family meals from breakfast till dinner? The busy entrepreneur with “no time to exercis...
Mind Control for Better Sleep

Mind Control for Better Sleep

Posted on by Anthony Dugarte MD
The mind is a powerful thing. Walter D. Wintle remarked, “If you think you are beaten, you are”. Scientifically, there is some truth to this. Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive effects placebo treatment can have on various ailments, even when the patient is informed they would be...
Learn to Relax Before You Relax

Learn to Relax Before You Relax

Posted on by Anthony Dugarte MD
Sleep is not readily achieved by everyone. Those that know this pain are all too familiar with some of the available techniques to combat restlessness. Nonetheless, there is a wide variety of methods to employ and many may not be as readily recognizable as others. A full night’s rest often seem...
7 Tips for the Restless

7 Tips for the Restless

Posted on by Anthony Dugarte MD
Sleep is a wonderful thing. It is the time carved out of your schedule to recuperate from the day’s challenges. Depending on your commitments, your schedule may allow for more or less. Other factors that can affect the quantity and quality of your rest include your sex, activity level, health, ...
Can’t Sleep? Check Your Bed!

Can’t Sleep? Check Your Bed!

Posted on by Anthony Dugarte MD
Are you restless at night? Do you toss and turn, wake up before your alarm, or dread going to sleep at night? The causes of troublesome sleep are innumerable. However, often times to find the source you need not look further than your bed. Is it comfortable? Is it old? Was there a time you […]...