You know the feeling you get when you’re down to the last few pieces of complicated jigsaw puzzle? There's this excitement and anticipation to finally see the whole complete picture. You stop to think way back to the beginning when you were sorting out the edges, and smile as you admire your progress. You hold the 997th piece in your hand, count the number of open spaces and compare it to the number of remaining pieces. Ugh... 999. After all that time, energy, and blurry visi

Anxiety: one of my most frightening symptoms. I had my first ‘panic attack’ in 2004 and it’s been a very rough road trying to manage it ever since. I stayed home whenever possible. I avoided crowded places - movie theaters, restaurants, concerts - because I felt trapped. I isolated myself because I was afraid and ashamed. Have you been there, too? One day a couple years ago I was sitting in an exam room with my gastroenterologist for the umpteenth time, reviewing my symptoms

Wash. Peel. Chop. Steam. I've had this ritual with carrots - for a long time the carrot was my only 'safe' vegetable.

Set yourself up for a smooth morning - how this one new habit can change your life!