charlottemarietest Since 2002 I have been in practice as a Traditional Naturopathic Doctor. I earned my degree from Trinity School of Natural Health who have been providing professional programs of study in Natural Health since 1991. My education also included business management and dietetics. Why did I continue my education in Health Psychology? I have always … Read more
Alcohol An estimated 17.6 million American adults (8.5 percent) meet standard diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder according to results from the 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) reported in the current Archives of General Psychiatry [Volume 61, August 2004: 807-816]. Conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and … Read more
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Mindfulness Meditation. It seems everyone is talking about it. Having graced the front cover of Time Magazine at least twice in the past eleven or so years, as well as being added to the tool box of many therapists around the world, meditation is becoming recognized as a powerful healing modality for many problems that … Read more
The following is an article I had written on “motivation, SMART goals, and vision”. Motivation, SMART Goals, and Vision “Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world!” – Joel Barker Many people face challenges each day dealing with the consequences of … Read more
Basic Dietary Rules According to Reams Much of the suggested dietary rules, based upon body chemistry, are for normalizing the “numbers”. However, certain substances in general are not compatible with good health and should be eliminated from any diet designed to promote good health. Eliminate from the diet: Caffeine, Coffee (one cup is acceptable) The … Read more
Creating a healthy baby first involves creating health in the parents. I wrote this article in 2010 to discuss the importance of Preconception Care. Are you interested in starting a family? Contact me first to help you with Preconception Care Coaching. Charlotte Test Preconception Care ~ Making Healthy Babies Posted on November 27, 2010 by Charlotte Test Creating … Read more
Positive Reframing: What is the silver lining in your situation? What is the best thing you did for yourself today? What did you enjoy the most about this week so far? Every cloud has a silver lining if you look hard enough. Do you purposely look for the silver lining when your life is difficult … Read more
What IS empathy? An emotion you feel? A state of being? Something you do? What IS it? Empathy is actually all of these things and more… Think of a time you were in a room full of people, maybe a party, and an emotion came over you for no apparent reason that you had not … Read more