By Angela Chavez, LCSW-S, LPC For many of us, our daily lives now more than ever are filled with uncertainty and possibly even fear. The expansion of social media and the internet have greatly increased the amount of information we are exposed to daily. While these advancements ...
You Can Love the Outdoors and Your Skin By Bill Murphy, MD, Medical Director, Turquoise Springs Medical Spa My love for Santa Fe, New Mexico, goes back to my childhood. Long before I actually traveled there for the first time in the early 1990’s, I was ...
By Michelli Ramon | Photography by Sara Blanco The holidays carry a complicated weight. For generations, women have carried the emotional labor of the season. Bake the cookies. Hang the lights. Smile for photos. Send the cards. Wrap the gifts. Make spirits bright. Our calendars and culture demand ...
Emotional Health and the Holidays By Charlotte Brandvig, LCSW-S The approaching holiday season can bring about a whirlwind of emotions, from excitement, joy, and anticipation to anxiety, stress, loneliness, or sadness. Between our regular responsibilities, family gatherings, financial stressors, travels, and expectations we place on ...
Lifting the Mask on Menopause and Mental Health By M. Jeanette Quiroga, MD They called it “the change of life.” My mother and her sisters whispered about it while fanning themselves with dish towels and magazines. They joked about the hot flashes, the forgetfulness, and the exhaustion, ...
