Writing can be such a therapeutic experience, though at first it may not be peaceful. Jumbles of words can get caught in your head, slamming against each other, aching to breathe. Writing doesn’t just help you process and heal. It can also improve your memory, as writing things down helps them stick in your brain better. Journaling engages both sides of your brain.

“stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints.” So, just for a moment, stop what you are doing and stretch. Arch your back, extend your arms; try sitting on the floor while gently trying to touch your toes—embrace the satisfaction of retraction and protraction. Feel yourself lengthening the muscles of your body, hold on to this moment…Then, let it all out and appreciate the experience.

Lemons are a remarkable fruit. Lemons help strengthen the immune system, purify your blood, and cleanse your stomach. Lemons contain flavonoids, which are composites that contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. "A mixture of lemon juice and water has been a great, refreshing alternative for when I have decided to cut caffeine out of my diet."

I teach a wonderful young man with some challenges. He has learned over the years to say, “sorry,” after each outburst, clumsy accident, or annoying behavior. During a class about how the brain works, I took the opportunity to teach about the emotional center of the brain versus memory storage. In the storage place, we know the appropriate behavior is to say “sorry” when we have done things that might be unkind or disrespectful. In the emotional center we...