by Dr Aletta | Jun 1, 2018 | Body/Mind, Chronic Illness
This book tells my story about coming to grips with not just one, but two chronic illnesses. In my early twenties I was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease that usually affects young boys. Weird. Then in my thirties, I came down with scleroderma....
by Dr Aletta | Sep 21, 2009 | Body/Mind
Since using my calories-in/calories-out journal three weeks ago, I've felt so much better spiritually and physically. Almost instantly my attitude changed from combative to relaxed…Benefit #1: Peace of mind. Once I took the first Three Steps to food... by Dr Aletta | Sep 7, 2009 | Mental Health
For millions of people, getting the day off on Labor Day isn’t a problem. The unemployment numbers are in the double digits in many states, 9.7 at latest count for the United States. Sadly, as pointed out in the New York Times article Out of Work and Too Down to...
by Dr Aletta | Apr 20, 2009 | Relationships
The question I’m often asked is “How to Find Hope After An Affair?” Few things harm a relationship more than an affair. Whether the affair is emotional, a ‘one night stand’ or full-blown, the betrayal delivers a life-altering blow. Will... by Dr Aletta | Jan 8, 2009 | Mental Health
You’ve seen posts from me before about music and the important role I believe it plays in our mental health. Music has the power to inspire, motivate, support, nurture, to allow emotion like nothing else can and yes, to make life bearable and hopeful.