by Dominick Montgomery | Apr 1, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
When in doubt, laugh it out. Have you ever heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine?” According to the article “Laugh out Loud” in 101 Ways to Well-Being, laughter has several health benefits, including burning calories, reducing pain and stress, and improving...
by Dominick Montgomery | Feb 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
In honor of American Heart Month, it’s important to share the fact that depression and mental illness can break your heart – literally. Scientists in several studies found depression caused increased inflammation, abnormal stress hormones, metabolic changes, and...
by Dominick Montgomery | Jun 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Pharmacist Boyd Stephens smiles as a client says, “Bless You.” “My staff and I get blessed at least once or twice a day,” Boyd said. Why so many blessings? Boyd and his staff provide 65 percent of the pharmacy’s clients with free prescription medication. In fiscal...
by Dominick Montgomery | Jun 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
July 4 is an excellent time to celebrate our nation’s independence and the Declaration of Independence’s vision of our rights as citizens. It’s also a great time to declare our personal values and celebrate our individual rights. The Declaration of Independence says:...
by Dominick Montgomery | Mar 11, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Many parents leave older children home alone for the first time during spring break. While every child is different, the general rule is children under age 11 do not have the decision making skills to stay home alone. Before leaving a child home alone, here are some...
by Dominick Montgomery | Nov 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
In a society where success is the brass ring, gratitude, happiness and self-compassion often take a back seat. The good news is cultivating an attitude of gratitude has the opposite effect. Gratitude is the act of expressing thanks for what we have and for what others...