Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can profoundly impact a person’s life, making everyday activities overwhelming and emotionally exhausting, especially when anxiety attacks occur. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma or PTSD, exploring effective treatment options is crucial. One such therapy that has shown promising results is Eye Movement Desensitization and…
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If you struggle with feelings of anxiety and depression, you very likely also are your own worst critic, judge yourself harshly and negatively compare yourself to other people. You may engage in this behavior believing that this is an effective way to motivate yourself to do better, as a habit that you picked up somewhere…
You may want to still your mind to experience calmness and peace in your life and believe that meditation is your answer. You may also believe that mindfulness meditation is about learning to train your mind to be empty of thoughts. While some of these are elements of any mindfulness practice, you will not experience…
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and healing as we explore the benefits of acceptance-based approaches in addiction recovery. In addiction recovery, acceptance-based approaches offer a unique and powerful path for individuals seeking transformation. By embracing mindfulness, self-compassion, and the capacity to move past self-sabotaging behavior, these approaches pave the way to lasting recovery. In…
If you’re like most people these days, you probably know that regular exercise does your body good. You know that exercise can help you gain physical strength, lose weight, improve your cardiovascular endurance and help you obtain that “beach body” that you’ve been dreaming about in your sleep. You may also know about the various…
We all experience stress and anxiety in our own way and may have a variety of symptoms as a result. However, you have undoubtedly heard many people say that their stomach is in knots or they feel nauseous when they are having a tough time with anxiety. There is a growing body of research suggesting…
You’ve probably heard people say ‘communication is key’ so often you’re already sick of it. And while the saying is absolutely true, there is such a thing as unproductive communication. Sometimes, you communicate with your other half, but you’re not doing it the right way, which can lead to even more problems. It’s perfectly fine…
In between your headline news and favorite sitcom or drama on television; you see the ads for a litany of medicines promising to spell relief from your illness de jour (e.g., depression, irritable bowel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and osteoporosis). Although some people may experience short term relief from these conditions, these medications invariably…
Several chronic diseases are mediated by your body’s inflammatory response. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, arthritis, obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease and even obesity are mediated by chronic inflammation.1, 2,3 When you experience an acute infection or sustain an injury to your body, your immune system mobilizes an inflammatory response to neutralize the…
Throughout history and all over the globe, people have turned to cupping therapy as a means of healing. Nowadays, thanks to high-profile athletes and health-conscious celebrities, it’s experiencing a renaissance in the United States. However, because people’s shoulders and backs may get red, round markings (not bruises!) from cupping, many individuals are curious about the…
