Viktor Frankl’s story is inspiring not only because he survived the death camp that he was in during the Second World War; His story is inspiring also because he was able to rise above it all and to create new meaning for himself. After being released, he went on to develop and teach a line of psychotherapy called Logotherapy, teaching …

I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older but I have been thinking more about what I’d like to do with the rest of my life. Of course none of us know how long we have, but I figure while I’m alive, I’d like to live my life with the highest quality I can. And I’d like to accomplish …

Did you know your heart is a powerful energy centre capable of sending out compassion, care, and appreciation? Across time and space we can silently touch the hearts of everyone we encounter. The heart is a wellspring of love, harnessing the power to touch those around you in profound ways. The human heart produces a measurable energy field. But what does that have …

This is the third in a series of articles that is exploring the latest heart research particularly in the fields of neurology, psychoneuroimmunology and bodymind healthcare. Expanding our definition of Health Often times when patients come in for their regular visits, when I ask them how they’re doing, they often will answer in one of two way: They will either …

This is the second in a series of articles that is exploring the latest heart research particularly in the fields of neurology, psychoneuroimmunology and bodymind healthcare. Heart Health “Feelings are something you have; not something you are.” ~ Shannon L. Alder We are very blessed in Ottawa to have the Heart Institute, one of the best in Canada and in …

This is the first in a series of articles that is exploring the latest heart research particularly in the fields of neurology, psychoneuroimmunology and bodymind healthcare. Self-Regulation: What’s it all about? “Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert There is an age-old struggle between the intellect and emotion, …

The human body is designed to be healthy. There is not one area of the body or brain that is responsible for health. It’s not as if we have a “health centre” organ, and that if that organ is working well then we’re healthy and if it’s not working well, then we’re sick. Health is a summation of all the …

A thermometer is a type of person who is constantly reacting to the environment. If you are a thermometer, whether or not you have a good day is based on a summation of your experiences throughout your day. The kinds of people you meet and what happens to you determine what you end up with as you’re getting ready to …

During New Year’s last week, I was fortunate to be able to visit with my sister. She and her partner came up for a visit from southern Ontario. We don’t often get a chance to be together for longer periods of time so I really appreciated being able to spend time with her. We spent time catching up, reminiscing about …