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Traditionally summer has been a time to get away from the 3-R’s — you know — the ones associated with school. But this summer I am suggesting you take time to experience three of the R’s associated with Recovery. Typically when someone says they are in “recovery” we think they have had a physical disability … Continue reading
Just a quick share of My Top 10 Posts from 2012, chosen based on the number of people who have clicked on the links for these blog posts. They are listed in order starting with the most read posting and going down. I sincerely appreciate everyone who has read and supported my efforts for the blog. Blessings to you for … Continue reading
Behavioral Medicine is the science and art of learning how to influence the state of health by practicing healthful behaviors as opposed to unhealthy ones. But even more than that, research continues to show that practicing healthful behavior has positive influences in the fight against contagious disease as well as lifestyle disease. The major modifiable … Continue reading
Disease is a dynamic process that takes place within the human experience. Our bodies are in a constant struggle to maintain optimal functioning so as to minimize our experiences with disease. The last century has seen more progress in dealing with some of history’s most deadly afflictions, epidemics, and conditions than in any previous period … Continue reading
As my regular readers know, my postings are usually heavy on topical information and quite light on self-promotion. But today I am declaring it to be “Stress Management Thursday” and am featuring a short (2 minute) video about me that I hope you will enjoy. Besides being informational, it is fun. Thanks for watching. Call … Continue reading
Disease is a dynamic process that takes place within the human experience. Our bodies are in constant struggle to maintain optimal functioning so as to minimize our experiences with disease. The last century has seen more progress in dealing with some of history’s most deadly afflictions, epidemics, and conditions than in any previous period in … Continue reading
Dr. Gary Flegal “Call me today for help to quit smoking.” Of the smoking cessation clients with whom I have worked, stress is the number one reason people report for why they smoke. Clients have said, “Smoking . . . . . . helps me relax.” . . . makes me feel better.” . . … Continue reading
I am so very excited!!! Please click on this link to check out my new video!!! Of the smoking cessation clients with whom I have worked, reducing stress is the number one reason people report for why they smoke. Smoking is, of course, our number one self-inflicted stressor. Tobacco use remains the number one preventable … Continue reading
Today’s post is to let you know about an exciting series to help you get ready for the holidays. The series is hosted by my friend, Laurel Staples, Certified Health Coach. If stress has been a major part of your holidays in the past, be proactive this year and think about finding another way — … Continue reading
(. . . continued from Part 1 of 6, where we looked at understanding and defining what stress is) Are You Really Managing Stress? Some of the “techniques” that many people have learned for managing stress are inappropriate. These are really pseudo-stress management techniques. They are NOT the real deal! Examples: “I need to relax, so I … Continue reading
Gary L. Flegal, Ph.D. 