Blog Articles

Q & A: Schizophrenia

2013-05-15T00:14:12Z

What have you come to understand are the neurobiological bases for schizophrenia, and what are the therapeutic benefits and unwanted side effects of antipsychotic medications?

Schizophrenia is a brain disease that is thought to stem from genetic variables or abnormalities in structure, neurochemistry, function, and environmental factors. Although there have been a number of theories that attempt to explain the exact causation, The Dopamine Model is the predominant theory that has been used for the last couple of decades. This model represents that excessive dopamine is thought to lead to a disorganization of thought and perception, failures in screening stimuli, and behavioral agitation. Newer research reflects that glutamate toxicity leads to the potential poisoning of cells by activating free radicals that eventually kill them (Preston and Johnson, 2010).

Summer Shape-Up Challenge - Week 5

2013-05-06T17:50:18Z

Part 5 of 6 - Yoga fit challenge: Burn More Fat and Calories with Tara Stiles.

Greens: 101

2013-05-06T17:17:25Z

Confused about about Leafy Greens when you are out shopping? Here's some nutritional facts, as well as the how-to-basics of cooking them.

Summer Shape-Up Challenge - Week 4: Whole Body

2013-05-01T05:39:14Z

Tone your whole body with Tara Stiles and get ready for summer!

Summer Shape-Up Challenge - Week 3: Slim My Legs

2013-04-21T04:29:32Z

Let's lose the jiggle! Last week we focused on the bum, this week it's our legs. This is Part 3 of a 6 part series - and a guest post by Tara Stiles, the yoga instructor for Deepak Chopra.

Is it working for you?

Summer Shape-Up Challenge - Week 2: Shape My Butt

2013-04-15T07:21:37Z

O.K., ...we're getting bikini ready! Last week we focused on the stomach, this week it's our gluteus-maximus! This is Part 2 of a 6 part series. It is a guest post by Tara Stiles, the yoga instructor for Deepak Chopra.

Is it working for you?

Summer Shape-Up Challenge - Week 1: Flatten My Belly

2013-04-12T00:35:06Z

Summer is almost here! Are you bikini ready? It doesn't matter what other people think. It's what you think and how you feel that's most important.

I'm known to consistently challenge you to look and feel your best. What do you like to do to move your body so you're not looking at the clock? Perhaps this guest post by Tara Stiles, (the yoga instructor for Deepak Chopra) will help you shape-up and support you to feel more comfortable in your skin?

Let's Be Sensitive to the FACTS!

2013-02-17T04:48:22Z

"It's important to understand that mental illness is an injury to how the brain functions. It has just as much to do with what the person come's into the world with (genetically), as well as the environment they grow up in, ...and NEVER simply who the person has become." ~ Life Dr.

Silver Linings Playbook is a film that is helping to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Director David O. Russell and the Weinstein Group share more about their intentions for the film here.

"I wanted to treat the characters as humanly as possible. I want people to feel the humanity of the characters."- Director David O. Russell

Guns and Deeper Issues

2013-02-10T01:23:45Z

Sure, we in America have the right to bear arms, but with that come’s a lot of responsibility. The polls have reflected unprecedented support for broader background checks and a ban on assault weaponry. Weapons of war and 100 round magazines are above and beyond mere protection, and they’re a threat to society.

Nearly 500,000 signatures have been delivered to Senator Frank Lautenberg and others in Washington this week, where they will be entered into the Congressional Record.

Pep Talk From A Young President

2013-01-29T22:05:56Z

It's still early 2013! Do you need a some inspiration for being more awesome throughout the New Year? Wanna' complain less and dance more? Meet Robby, the self-appointed voice of his generation. This Commander-in-Chief doesn't believe in "being in a party, ...he is a party!" Click here for a special message from #KidPresident