The Revenge Affair

May 24, 2013     8:34 PM EDT

An old pattern is resurfacing ... the married person who has an affair because their partner had one first. With tears in their eyes, they come for a reading and speak of being betrayed by their spouse and how hurt they felt and how they turned to another for comfort and revenge sex only to discover a truth about themselves and the other two people involved. It's natural for an infidelity victim to want to seek revenge, but it's a dangerous response to being cheated on which can backfire in many ways. Read More ...

2013 Moore Oklahoma Tornado

May 24, 2013     8:06 PM EDT

The devastation in Moore Oklahoma reminds me of my local area, Brooklyn, NY after Hurricane Sandy last fall. One minute your happy and safe, the next minute you've stepped into a surreal war zone. I still read clients from other coastal areas who have heartbreaking stories to share. They all believe another hurricane will happen, most not returning to their oceanfront homes.

It would seem the east coast has hurricanes and nor'easters - the west coast has earthquakes and soon a tsunami - while the middle of the country deals with tornadoes, drought, floods, and more. With a hurricane or volcanic eruption there are warnings and time to prepare. With tornadoes and earthquakes, there generally is no time. Read More ...

Cave Paintings in Mexico

May 24, 2013     7:24 PM EDT

Archaeologists in Mexico have found 4,926 well-preserved cave paintings in the north-eastern region of Burgos. The images in red, yellow, black and white depict humans, animals and insects, as well as skyscapes and abstract scenes. The paintings were found in 11 different sites - but the walls of one cave were covered with 1,550 scenes. Read More ...

Petroglyphs

Yoga For Anxiety: 10 Poses To Reduce Stress

May 20, 2013     8:12 AM EDT

Roughly 40 million U.S. adults suffer from anxiety (that's around 18 percent of Americans age 18 and over), making it the most common mental illness in the country. But even those who haven't been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder aren't immune to experiencing stress, tension and anxiety in their everyday lives. Practicing yoga can not only be an effective stress reliever, but also a way to ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. By transferring focus and attention to the body and breath, yoga can help to temper anxiety while also releasing physical tension. Read More ...

Updated Manual of Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

May 20, 2013     6:51 AM EDT

As of May 22, many mental disorders will never be the same. The full nature of the changes - some quite controversial - will become apparent with the publication of the latest edition of the mental health manual that classifies these disorders. This guidebook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), is an influential document. By setting forth the criteria used to diagnose disorders, it draws the line between what is normal and what is not. This diagnostic line can have many implications for people's lives; for instance, a diagnosis based on its criteria can determine whether or not someone qualifies for special education services or disability benefits. Read More ...