As delicious as a sweet treat can be from time to time, most of us don’t realize the amount of added sugar we’re consuming every single day. If we understood the health benefits of quitting sugar and a no sugar diet we would look at those treats differently. The recommended amount of daily sugar consumption … Read more
By now you have likely heard the phrase “Sound Therapy.” While this method of natural healing has been making a resurgence and is often considered to be a new, trendy concept, it actually has a rich, ancient history that dates back to 4000 B.C. In modern day, Sound Healing rituals known as Sound Baths are … Read more
There are now over 200 classifications of mental illness, the most recent being “Burnout.” Mental illness comes in many forms. One in five adults in the United States (43.8 million per year) experience mental illness and a massive 23% of time lost in both work and life is due to a mental disorder, according to … Read more
Trauma or PTSD can be debilitating for many people, but fortunately a form of Somatic Therapy known as Somatic Experiencing Therapy has shown to be an effective way of overcoming the pain and distress caused by traumatic experiences. What is Trauma? Trauma is a human response to a deeply painful or frightening event that overwhelms … Read more
Neurotic behavior or neurosis is a term often used casually to describe a person who is overly vigilant or anxious. Like other words, for example “gay” (which was previously used to mean happy) the meaning of the word “Neurosis” has changed over time. In the past, neurosis meant any mental illness other than psychosis. Today, … Read more
The prevalence of mental health issues, not just in the U.S., but also in our own communities is not usually a common topic of discussion. However, we only have to look as far as films on the “big screen” to understand how intertwined mental illness is in our society. Movies about Borderline Personality Disorder, or … Read more
It’s no secret that people use marijuana to cope with stress or depression, but unlike antidepressants, it can make matters worse over time. So many wonder after receiving a prescription medication, is it safe to use something like Lexapro and weed together? Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States for people … Read more
Because mental health issues are so prevalent, it’s always an appropriate time to discover movies about mental illness that are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or streaming services. Many films are inherently moving. They often speak of struggles that we might be uncomfortable discussing with others. At the same time they can also help people … Read more
Finding ways to increase GABA naturally to be less stressed out might be an alternative for some people, instead of using medications like benzodiazapines for anxiety. Sometimes it seems like there’s no end to the stress and pressure that comes with day-to-day life. For many people, feeling tense and anxious is their default setting and … Read more
It’s the perfect time to create a gratitude jar and start things on a positive note. As humans, it’s common for us to look for the bad – not because we are cynical – but because we are looking for what we have to fix in our lives. The downside to this way of thinking … Read more