Skillful Q & A
Many individuals often have similar questions, and sharing common concerns and solutions can be helpful. Please feel free to post your questions here – Every week or so, I will pick one out to respond to that I think will be of benefit to all. I truly appreciate your willingness to share and to participate in this “dialogue”—learning from each other is one of the best approaches to living skillfully. – Dr. Michael Finkelstein
Skillful Living 
Jennifer said,
October 6, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
For the past few months I have struggled to fall asleep, despite feeling tired and run-down. Six months earlier, I had a consistent sleep pattern, and now I am not able to get back on track. What can be causing this and how can I correct it?
Jonathan said,
November 3, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
With the current state of the economy, it has become a challenge to remain calm. Each time I turn on the TV, click on the radio, or look at my bank account, all efforts to de-stress and remain balance seem to just wash down the drain. How can anyone remain balanced during such a high-stressed time?
Ashley said,
November 18, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
Every time I turn around; it seems there is a new supplement being touted as the miracle herb. How do I know what to trust and what will actually benefit my mind and body? Is there such a thing as too many supplements?
Barbara said,
November 18, 2008 @ 11:05 pm
I have a question about mycophyto. Is it safe to take to boost the immune system?
Jose said,
December 1, 2008 @ 11:16 pm
This time of year, my entire household is nervous and anxious. How can I keep the pressures of entertaining, family obligations and a shrinking budget from ruining my family’s holiday fun?
Elizabeth said,
December 21, 2008 @ 11:17 pm
With great intention, optimism and hope I make a New Year’s resolution every year. But within a few weeks, at most, I slide back into my old patterns. Is there a better way to do this?
Emily said,
January 13, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
All the relationships I have been in seem to require a lot of work? While I think they are worth it, does it have to be that way?
Jessica said,
January 20, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
Sometimes in my relationship I feel like I’m competing with my husband. What’s that about?
Maria said,
January 27, 2009 @ 11:20 pm
How can I tell when a relationship becomes too strenuous and can negatively affect my health? And, how would I deal with ending my relationship?
Gabe said,
February 19, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
While my work environment continually becomes more stressful, is there a way to create a calming atmosphere in my cubicle?
Andrew said,
April 10, 2009 @ 5:25 pm
I was raised with an understanding of healthy eating. I stay away from the typical junk food snacking and fried food mania, yet I still do not feel that I am getting the proper nutrients. Do you have a few rules to live by?
Lucia said,
May 13, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
How normal are the PMS symptoms that the majority of women suffer each month? How do I know when my symptoms are more severe than they should be?
Meghan said,
May 20, 2009 @ 4:15 pm
As the summer approaches, the heat sets in, and sweating becomes a way of life, I was left thinking about one of the most popular and overused minerals: salt. What are your feelings on salt?
olla said,
September 8, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
My wife has emotional problems from many years, almost from the start of our mariage, at the beggining I didn’t feel anything, but now everytime something happenened because of her emotional problems i, now, even have nightmares about it.
Question: am I getting the same emotional problems since I am with her for many, as I say, years ?