Mental Health | Valencia Porter, MD

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As much as I meditate, seek to communicate consciously, and strive for balance and wellness in my life, I’m still Continue reading

1. Prepare food ahead of time It’s a busy time of year and plenty of goodies are around, making it Continue reading

Tis the season for gratitude and Thanks-giving. And it’s also a good time to practice forgiveness. Both forgiveness and gratitude Continue reading

Has your head been spinning lately? Unable to shut off your thoughts and perhaps spiraling into obsessive worrying? Meditation is Continue reading

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Has your everyday routine changed drastically from a year ago? Have you been spending more time indoors lately? And more Continue reading

Most of us pay little attention to our breathing and may habitually have shallow breathing, which can add to chronic Continue reading

Our sense of smell is truly amazing. It is said that the human nose can identify more than 1 trillion Continue reading

Tending Your Mental Garden In the early morning, I sat pulling weeds one by one. Gripping them by their roots Continue reading

Take a Media Fast [Excerpt from “Resilient Health: How to Thrive in Our Toxic World” by Valencia Porter, MD, MPH] Continue reading