by LWC Team | Jan 5, 2015 | Blog
“What is it?” Although the specific diagnosis is complicated, these symptoms may indicate signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder: craving for carbohydrates, excessive sleeping, lack of energy, weight gain, and all of the symptoms of depression that go along with it:...
by LWC Team | Dec 15, 2014 | Blog
When the Holidays Aren’t So Merry—Making it Through the Season “What’s wrong with me?” my patient (fictional) asked, shredding the tissue in her hands as she wept on my couch. “Shouldn’t this be a happy time of year? Why can’t I feel Christmassy and jolly?” And she is...
by LWC Team | Dec 1, 2014 | Blog
By: Elizabeth Scott, MS Holiday perfectionism is one of the main causes of holiday stress. We want things to be perfect for our loved ones and for ourselves. They (and we) deserve the best, right? We have the best of intentions. But whether it’s due to the impossible...
by LWC Team | Nov 19, 2014 | Blog
Following Your Plan of Care Many times, patients quit their treatment prematurely because the immediate crisis is over. This is equivalent to quitting a two week antibiotic prescription after the second day’s dose; the SYMPTOMS are eased, but what about the root...
by LWC Team | Nov 3, 2014 | Blog
A Blog by Dr. Amy Johnson “If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.” ~Proverb I’ve noticed that things go much more smoothly when I give up control—when I allow them to happen instead of making them happen. Unfortunately, I’m...
by LWC Team | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog
How we see it is how it will be.” (Anonymous) We most often suffer more from what we FEAR than what actually HAPPENS, so it’s important for you to learn how to evaluate what you are thinking. Things always look less fearful when we face them head on vs. running or...