by Dr Aletta | Mar 25, 2013 | Depression, Happiness
In the Deep North where I live, Spring can be a bitch. There’s really no other word for it. A friend of mine said she heard this on a local radio station: “What is December without the Holidays? It’s March!” Yes, it’s known that Seasonal... 
by Dr Aletta | Jul 27, 2009 | Body/Mind, Mental Health
Here's the thing. There are people out there who hate their body. A lot of overweight people judge themselves in a way they would never judge any one else. Every ounce of their self-esteem is wrapped up in what the scale says. Success or failure is measured by... 
by Dr Aletta | Jul 13, 2009 | Body/Mind
Stepping onto the scale the day after we got back from vacation was an act of courage second only to storming the Normandy beaches. But I did it, and the results weren't a disaster. In fact I didn't gain any weight and my waist size did not budge. HA! Another... 
by Dr Aletta | May 12, 2009 | Body/Mind
Yesterday was my weekly showdown with the scale. It took me 12 hours to get over it. After a week of eating responsibly, and working out to a good sweat, almost daily for 30-45 minutes, I did not lose a single pound.NOT A SINGLE POUND!My first impulse was to throw... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 26, 2009 | Body/Mind
My brother, a physician who practices in Michigan, sent me this link this morning. I read it as I was sipping my first cup of the day.Coffee Linked to Lower Dementia RiskRed wine, dark chocolate, Mozart, and now coffee. God in her wisdom has given us these gifts. Life...
