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Meet Dr. KC Kelly Online Psychotherapist at DOCintheBiz

Posted by Dr. KC Kelly in July 9th, 2008  
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Posted in: Self Esteem, Counseling, Attention Deficit Disorder, Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, Kitchen Sink     

Editorial Note: Please welcome to the kitchen table a very dear friend of mine, guest author Dr. KC Kelly, licensed psychotherapist…
Hi! I am KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC and I was invited to introduce myself here at one of my favorite alternative medicine and health care informational websites, Kitchen Table Medicine. I’d like to […]

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The Best Bedtime Snacks for Insomniacs

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in July 7th, 2008  
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Posted in: Kitchen Cures, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Kitchen Sink     

By Dr. Nicole Sundene
Can the kitchen table cure insomnia?
It might just be the quick fix for a certain type of insomnia.
Everyone knows that eating a big meal before bed is not healthy.
Food just “sits there” and doesn’t optimally digest when we are inactive, as the peristaltic contractions of our gut are enhanced by exercise and […]

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The Herb for Fried and Frazzled Mothers

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in June 18th, 2008  
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Posted in: Menopause, PMS, Anxiety     

Leonarus Cardiaca or “Motherwort” is one of my favorite gentle herbs to calm frazzled mothers.
There is no coincidence in my mind that “motherwort” rhymes with “worrywart”.
This herb may as well have been hand-designed for worried stressed mothers.
If your heart skips a beat every time you hear one of your children scream loudly “MOM!!!!!” […]

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A quick deep breathing exercise…

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in December 9th, 2007  
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Posted in: Breathing Exercises, Fatigue, Stress Management, Anxiety     

Most people are constantly busy and on the go, attaching stress management practices to everyday occurrences is not only practical, but serves as a reminder to RELAX throughout the day. You can easily check in with yourself during boring times of your day such as a long work meeting, standing in line […]

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Are you tired and stressed?

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in December 8th, 2007  
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Posted in: Herbal Medicine, Fatigue, Stress Management, Anxiety     

One of my favorite herbs for patients that are struggling from fatigue and excess stress is Ashwaganda, formally known as Withania somnifera.

The root of this plant is best for those feeling very frazzled and in need of a nervous system re-set. Ashwaganda is helpful especially for individuals that are extremely […]

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