by KC Kelly, Ph.D.
Our bodies need a variety of proteins, calories, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, trace elements, enzymes, and antioxidants to help in metabolism and more importantly to enhance the immune system against diseases, make us feel energized and strong. To get the optimum health benefits, experts recommend we eat a variety [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D.
My Dear DOCintheBiz Readers,
I have added another column to my writing and I now write three (3) columns for the Examiner, one (1) column for Huliq and I have been blessed to have been hired to write freelance (for now… working towards full time) for a major hardcopy national magazine!

by KC Kelly, Ph.D.
“Strawberries are the angels of the earth, innocent and sweet with green leafy wings reaching heavenward.” ~Terri Guillemets
According to a study shared on MSNBC, the consumption of pesticides by children have been linked to possible Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. The National Academy of Sciences shared that [...]

KC Kelly, Ph.D.
The former Local Mental Health Examiner, Dr. KC Kelly is now credited as a Nationally Syndicated Mind and Body Columnist for the Examiner beginning April 2010.

KC Kelly, Ph.D.
Grief is the normal process of reacting to either physical (i.e. death) or social (i.e. job, divorce) loss. All people cope differently with the emotional pain of losing anything they have treasured, and losing a loved one to death is no exception, but probably the most powerful of all losses.

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Many a day, I have spent hours sitting on the floor in the philosophy section of used book stores, reading some of the most magnificent works of art written. The smell of old books is joyful. The idea that the books I love so dearly are approximately an average of two [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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The presence of an emotional support animal in one’s life can be an exceptional healing agent for mind/body/spirit infirmities as well as a catalyst for helping to promote wellbeing and quality of life.

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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What are the Therapeutic Effects of Music?
Music is incredibly powerful in so many ways!

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), its Stigma, and is it Treatable?  Many people have written in to me concerning personality disorders, the harsh stigmas that plague them not only by lay people, but professionals as well, and whether or not there is any kind of treatment for these disorders. I’ve [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Are there such things as true brain chemical imbalances?  Someone commented on a former article I wrote and respectfully questioned brain chemical imbalances. I appreciated and also respected the question so much and had so much to say on the subject, that it inspired me to write an article.
He asked, “The mind and [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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If I’m such a legend, why am I so lonely? - Judy Garland
Everyone feels down and sad, probably more often than they would like. The stressors of everyday life in our busy, hectic world, make feeling this way very common. If, however, you have feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, more often [...]

By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Is it all in our thinking? Once we begin to understand the mind/body connection, I think we’ll have a much better understanding of just how much psychology plays a part in our everyday emotional and physical health and wellness. Health is not just about working out and eating well. [...]