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Diablo Gazette – Reiki, a Healing Therapy for Thousands of Years

July 10th, 2021

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. As COVID infection levels recede and the economy opens up, many people are struggling to overcome the emotional and physical toll of the pandemic. They may be suffering from anxiety, grief, or depression from the isolation and hardships of the pandemic or have sudden apprehensions about returning […]

Diablo Gazette – There is more to physical pain than you think

June 5th, 2021

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. When you try to ease physical pain do you limit your treatment options to over-the-counter medications or a doctor’s appointment? Did you know that there are two components to pain—physical and psychological? That is especially true for acute and chronic pain. Some people with chronic pain believe […]

Diablo Gazatte – Hypnotherapy – Are You Misinformed?

May 8th, 2021

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. Have you seen a Hollywood movie or TV show where a hypnotist gets someone to cluck like a chicken or perform another embarrassing act? Such stunts have caused hypnotherapy to be misunderstood for years, triggering many to avoid it entirely. Hypnotherapy is not what the entertainment industry […]

Diablo Gazette – Wear Gratitude Like a Cloak

March 14th, 2021

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. Rumi said it best: “Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” The wisdom that gratitude provides many benefits is not new, even the beloved 13th-century Persian Poet knew it. Rumi just lacked scientific research and an MRI to prove it. […]

Diablo Gazette – Come On Get Happy

February 15th, 2021

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. Americans are unhappy – According to the results of a 2022 Gallop Poll,  Americans are less satisfied than at any point in the last two decades. The significant decline in happiness began with the pandemic but our environment today is not much better. Many people hope for […]

Diablo Gazette – Help Seniors Beat the Pandemic Blues

December 12th, 2020

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. If you are a senior, have you found aging challenges more difficult during the Covid-19 pandemic? Or do you have a senior family member or friend experiencing such challenges? Aging can be trying in normal times. Mobility and health hardships arise for many as do emotional issues, […]

Diablo Gazette – Find Your Inner Resources During Tough Times

October 20th, 2020

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. The Coronavirus pandemic, out-of-control wildfires, and an intense election cycle are all contributing to heighten levels of anxiety and depression in many. BenefitsPRO reported that a study published in early September found depression symptoms among U.S. adults has increased threefold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from Boston […]

Diablo Gazette September 2020 Emotional Health Column – Overcoming Grief

September 15th, 2020

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. Most of us have encountered life events that create grief. Perhaps it was the death of a loved one, loss of a job, end of a relationship, deteriorating health, or another life challenge. A WebMD survey conducted in 2019 found that 72% of respondents said they had […]

Diablo Gazette August 2020 Emotional Health Column – Washing Away Fears and Phobias

August 13th, 2020

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. All of us have fears and phobias in our life that hold us back. What would your life be like if you could wash them away? Some of your fears could interfere with your effectiveness at work. For example, you may fear public speaking. In an article […]

Diablo Gazette July 2020 Emotional Health Column – When Our Desire To Help Meets Constraints

July 23rd, 2020

Co-authored by Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith and Bill Yarborough. Tough times can bring out the best in us—and the coronavirus pandemic has triggered many acts of compassion. While the pandemic may have slowed things down where we can more clearly see those in need around us, it has also robbed us of certain means to act. […]