Why I Love the Gym–Another Look at Love

I’ve never been one to question love–or the gym, for that matter. Sure, I’ve fought, reduced, analyzed and recoiled from both, but I’ve never questioned either or their necessity or their existence, that is. I have though questioned their immediate effects. Continue reading

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Men’s Challenges with Separation and Divorce

An old adage exemplifies the difference between men and women and ending relationships, “Women grieve the loss of a relationship before ending it, men grieve it after it has ended.” A recent survey of Bay Area family law practitioners estimate that between 6 and 7 times out of ten it is the woman who leaves and divorces the man. Continue reading

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The Gym, First Line of Defense against Depression

Depression shows itself in a number of ways: A bleak outlook—nothing you can will improve your situation. Loss of interest in daily activities, hobbies, social activities, or even sex. An inability to feel joy and pleasure. Appetite or weight changes. … Continue reading

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Marijuana Addiction and Adolescents

Marijuana is an integral phenomenon in adolescent life today. In the last five years, working with adolescents in my private practice, I have seen a definite increase in the use of Marijuana, most notably, addiction to it. What I’ve most … Continue reading

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Taking Control of Stress

If I told you I found this new energy drink that makes your heart pound faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rise, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper, you might be interested. If I went on to say, that these … Continue reading

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