Why is it so challenging to quit overdrinking? The simple answer is – the desire to drink is programmed into our brains as an automatic habit.

When w…

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In my most recent series of articles I'm discussing our brains role in forming habits - especially the habit of drinking alcohol. Let's dive in to tod…

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There's a healing art that is so simple it seems to come from nothing. There are no prescription medicines, no diets, no exercise routines, and no spe…

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Do you realize that your brain is designed to help you survive? This sounds like a good thing doesn’t it? And it is, but it can sometimes also cause s…

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Emotional Wellness · Sheila Gravely · Jan 21, 2022
Emotions Cause Behaviors

In my last article I discussed desire and how it is a learned behavior. You can read it here. Today I'm going to discuss how emotions play a role in h…

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Emotional Wellness · Sheila Gravely · Jan 20, 2022
Why We Drink

As a culture, we drink alcohol. It's a normal part of life. As a matter of fact, in some social circles you have to make excuses for NOT drinking!

Th…

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Emotional Wellness · Sheila Gravely · Jan 19, 2022
Your Body on Cortisol

Did you know that wild animals don't have the same stress-related illnesses that we humans have? Why is that? 

It's mostly due to the nature of the h…

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From worldwide pandemics to difficult relationships, our world is filled with circumstances that cause stress. 

A study published in the journal Proc…

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Over time, having too many stress hormones in your system is linked with increased inflammation - this is not a good thing!

What can you do about it?…

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