Oxytocin, commonly referred to as the “love hormone,” plays a crucial role in our lives. From reducing stress to producing feelings of social connection, oxytocin affects us in ways we may not even realize. In this blog, we’ll discuss oxytocin’s effects on the body. With Valentine’s day coming up, what better excuse is there to…
Did you know that what you eat and drink can greatly affect your moods? Think about a time when you felt tired, irritable, sad or anxious, but couldn’t figure out why. Chances are that it was related to what you were eating or drinking in some way. Most of us don’t think about how…
As this crazy year comes to an end and we prepare for a fresh start, I would like to take some time to reflect on the lessons learned and think about the tweaks we all can strive to make going forward. For the new year, I propose focusing on 10 behaviors that encourage wellness in…
As I make plans to return to Jackson Hole for my second Medicine and Compassion Retreat, I am reflecting on my experiences from last year. Pakchok Rinpoche led our retreat and we received a copy of his book “Radically Happy”. And I had the good fortune to meet his co-author Erric Solomen pictured here. Such…
Happiness and Forgiveness To master the art of forgiveness is to find the path to true happiness. Forgiving others and forgiving yourself. One of the most powerful definitions of forgiveness: Giving up the hope that the past could have been any different. Letting go of a past that we thought we wanted. Those words can…
“Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be” Abraham Lincoln Happiness is often talked about as a cute catchphrase not a topic for serious scientists. However, the research is growing in this arena. There is actually a Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard University! We are beginning to…
