Depression and Cancer
How does depression affect cancer patients? For cancer patients, depression means much more than just a dark mood. The illness, which strikes about up to
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Mood Swings During Pregnancy
You only glanced at the headlines on a local tragedy, yet you find yourself weeping. A sappy movie that should have made you cringe with
Procrastination: Conquering the Inner Demon
Do you find yourself waiting until the last minute to finish a critical document? Are meetings often scheduled just in the nick of time? Is
Vivid Dreams During Pregnancy
No one would think it odd for a pregnant woman to be eager to see her unborn baby. But what about having a look at
Midlife Marriage: The Crucible of Change
Work of the eyes is done, now go and do heart work on all the images imprisoned — Rainer Maria Rilke My friend Barbara calls
Bug Off
After countless phone calls pleading for an appointment, the patient appeared in Dr. Luis Fajardo’s office. She took a seat and began frantically pulling little
Pain and Stress
Have you ever noticed how aches and pains seem to fade when your adrenaline is really pumping? Or have you ever felt pain deep in
International Adoption
As many parents who have adopted overseas know, sometimes your heart’s desire turns up in a place you never expected. Amy Davis* of the California
Meditation and Health
What is meditation? Do you ever feel like your brain is too stuffed with thoughts? Between the errands that you need to do tomorrow, the