Author Archives: Dr. Marilyn Crosby, PhD, MBA, RN

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

The holiday season is officially here. Please ensure you and yours are healthy and well in 2021. It is up to you! Make good choices, be considerate, have gratitude, and give thanks for your tribulations and blessing. Without the tribulations, you would not see the blessings that show up in your life. It is easyContinue reading “Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!”

Health and Wellness Stories: Episode 1: Self Care is Mission Critical

Strategies to change your health through diet. These steps will assist you to change your diet. 1. have a coach, 2. start with small steps, 3. prepare your meals, 4. meditate, 5. spend time in nature, 6. be open to alternative options, 7. trust yourself, and 8. use visual cues as a reminder of yourContinue reading “Health and Wellness Stories: Episode 1: Self Care is Mission Critical”

Workplace Working

Workplace bullying is a worldwide problem.  In the United States there are no laws to protect employees from this behavior.  It has been found that bullying does not stop until the target quits or transfers to another area.  The targets are not sure why they are being bullied and are usually very high performers inContinue reading “Workplace Working”

Covid-19 Update, part iii

This is the second week of November 2020 and the United States has reached 10.3 million cases of individuals infected with covid-19, and 244K deaths. According to the news media, Texas has become the new epic center due to cases that are soaring in the city of El Paseo. As of this date, Texas hasContinue reading “Covid-19 Update, part iii”

Happy Veterans Day

I want to thank them for their service, and although that statement has become a cliche’, civilians offer the phrase because they do not know what else to say. There are so many sacrifices that Veterans have made, and some of us have no idea what they have loss, or endured especially during war. SomeContinue reading “Happy Veterans Day”

Self Care

Can we exhale?  We got through election day, and now we are waiting.  If you are like me you have been watching the returns with some trepidation and anxiety.    The question is now what? Some individuals have been especially nasty to others for their choice in this election, even though voting is a right affordedContinue reading “Self Care”

Let’s Vote America!

Today is November 1, 2020 and the anticipation of this years vote is high. This election season has caused anxiety, worry and suspense. Personally, I can not wait until its over. It has been frustrating to say the least. Many are exhausted by the tactics used to increase turmoil, division and hate that has occurredContinue reading “Let’s Vote America!”

Scoliosis

Scoliosis, or Spinal Deformity, refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine, resulting in a person’s spine appearing to have a “C” or “S” shape. Broadly, scoliosis/spinal deformity also include conditions such as kyphosis, which is a deformity of the spine in the sagittal (side view) plane. Scoliosis can be progressive and range from mildContinue reading “Scoliosis”

Emotional Intelligence

According to Goleman & Boyatzis (2017) Emotional intelligence, also known as the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. The four pillars of emotional intelligence include self awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. We need theseContinue reading “Emotional Intelligence”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Perhaps the most recognized symptom of breast cancer is a lump or mass in the breast tissue. While many women and men go to the doctor after finding a lump, every one should also be aware of other changes to the breast or nipple that appear abnormal.  Men can also get breast cancer and should beContinue reading “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month”