Food and Mood: Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression
The study of food and mood is one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine. In the past, psychological disorders like depression and anxiety have understood to be the result of genetics, adverse childhood experiences, chemical imbalances in the brain, cognitive distortions, poor stress management skills, and other diseases or medical problems.
Key Signs You May Be Deficient in Vitamin B12
You may think that feeling tired, confused, and irritable sounds like normal life (especially these days), but these feelings could be a warning sign for something more serious. Depending on your symptoms, you may have a critical vitamin deficiency, which can cause heart problems, neurological damage, and more.
Research Says There are Great Benefits in Getting Some Alone Time
Everyone needs some quiet time alone to really get to know themselves. And, if you don’t believe that, consider this. If you can’t enjoy your own company, how can you expect others to? The only way to learn to love yourself is not through the eyes of others but through your own eyes. When you […]
6 Ways COVID Might Be Impacting Your Mental Health (and what you can do)
It’s a tense time for most of us. COVID-19 is scary, and it’s rapidly changing the way we work, socialize, travel, access healthcare, exercise, shop, and live. Many people are feeling anxious, stressed, worried, and scared. Is the pandemic affecting your mental health? Here are five ways you could be impacted and practical solutions to […]
Are You Burned-out? Here’s What You Can Do
Do you drag yourself to work in the morning, slump over your desk in the afternoon, and throw yourself into bed exhausted, drained, tank on empty, at night? If so, you could be experiencing a condition referred to as “burnout.” Burnout can be accompanied by a number of emotional, mental, and physical symptoms that can […]
Elevate Your Mood, Boost Immunity and More by Getting Creative
If you’ve been feeling down, off, or out of sorts lately, it might be a good idea to take stock of your creative pursuits and hobbies. Are you taking the time to do what you love? Or are you so wrapped up in your job that you begin to forget that there’s more to life […]
5 Great Reasons to Hug More: Science Says it Really Good for You
Are you a hugger? If not, it’s time to think about becoming one. Besides spreading great joy, hugging also has tremendous physical and mental health benefits. While not everyone feels super comfortable with close physical touch, hugs can elevate your mental and physical health. Here are some of the proven scientific benefits of hugging that […]
Noticing Nature
I’d like you take a moment to think about an experience you’ve had, one which has fostered feelings of wonder and joy. For me, watching a bee colony at work, observing the ebb and flow of ocean waves, or enjoying the beauty of a tree swaying in the breeze can fill me with a sense […]
Music As Medicine
Most people probably don’t think of music as medicine, but sometimes the right song can be just what the doctor ordered. I’m a great believer that our traditional definition of a prescription is grossly outdated. Not every cure comes in the form of a pill in an amber bottle that you pick up at the […]
Why Turmeric Can Work Wonders Against Depression
Turmeric has been hailed as a “wonder spice,” and rightly so in my view. It’s been used for thousands of years to enhance the flavor of meals in India, as a folk remedy in Ayurvedic medicine, and even as a dye to color clothing.
