A recent study reveals that exercise may not provide the relief from depression that has been assumed for years. I don't know what to think. At first blush the results don't make sense to me. Consistent, vigorous exercise should surely provide some relief from mild to moderate anxiety and depression yet this study suggests otherwise. I am curious to see the results of future … [Read more...] about Does Study on Exercise and Depression Miss the Mark?
Anxiety & Depression
Calling a Time-Out Through Mindfulness Meditation
Anxiety is truly an overwhelming force for many of us. For periods it consumes us like fire, touching every corner of our lives, and sometimes for weeks or months without break. And then when it subsides we are left wondering what happened to all that time we lost. I'm reminded of this as I began reading Calming Your Anxious Mind by Jeffrey Brantley, MD. He opens the … [Read more...] about Calling a Time-Out Through Mindfulness Meditation
Got Depression? Ewww, Maybe You’ve Got Worms
I've struggled with depression for about 20 years and in that time I've read and researched quite a bit about it. Today, a new theory of depression just blew me away and reveals how little we really know about chronic, serious types of depression. You see there is thing called the "hygiene hypothesis" that suggests worms or other bacteria may be responsible for triggering … [Read more...] about Got Depression? Ewww, Maybe You’ve Got Worms
The Dog, Anxiety, and Small Victories
I had a scare last night thanks to Hunter (see photo), a world-class sprinter. He slipped out the front door and took off on an epic journey through a new and exciting neighborhood as my father and I slowly, methodically stalked him in the dark of night until cornering him on a neighbor's porch. It was a revealing incident, a test of my ability to handle a stressful, … [Read more...] about The Dog, Anxiety, and Small Victories
The Future is Under Construction
“The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen." Lee Iacocca, American car tycoon. Welcome to one of the first steps in the launch of Serenity Hunter. For the few months I'll be working with designer Nicole Bateman of The Pixel Boutique on the site development with an eye toward formal launch anticipated launch by January 1st, … [Read more...] about The Future is Under Construction