Posts in Wellness
Pumpkin Spice Done Healthy By: Corry Matthews, M.S.

It’s that time of year – the air is cooler, the leaves are turning colors and we are looking for something warm and full of goodness to sink our teeth into. This is also the time of year for #pumpkinspice everything. The problem – most of the items we turn to are loaded with sugar, fat and lots of calories. However, with a few simple tricks, you can keep all your pumpkin goodness and still avoid the holiday weight gain. After all, you need to save some calories for all the other decadent holiday goodies.

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Great-Full You By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - International Hypnosis Federation President, Author, Artist and More

Thank you! Thank me! Being grateful sets me free.

An attitude of gratitude celebrates your every experience as a precious lesson learned and becomes a stepping stone to higher ground. Especially when you navigate a rut or setback, your great-full-ness becomes a shock absorber that makes even the bumps smoother. 

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LOVE On 4 PAWS: Animal-assisted Therapy Organization Seeks Pets to Help People in Need By Contributor and Artist, Lynn Attig

Therapy Dog Maya recently visited a group mental health session for teenage girls at Torrance-based Del Amo Hospital. As she worked her way around the circle, each of the troubled teens had a chance to pet, scratch or hug her. Maya lingered a moment with one 15-year-old girl, who turned to Maya’s handler, Jim, and said quietly, “This is the happiest time I have had since I’ve been here.” Then she smiled.

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