Tag: mental health
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Support Veterans’ Health Naturally
Chances are you know a military veteran whether they are family, a friend, or just an acquaintance. This is because 18.6 million veterans live in the United States (U.S.), its territories, and other locations as of 2023. The VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) oversees 139.7 million outpatient visits yearly. Sadly, studies have revealed many chronic…
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Benefits of Volunteering
In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, time itself is at a premium. If you are a working professional, college student, a parent, or whatever else, there are never enough hours in a day. There’s hardly enough time to get extra things done like home improvement projects, self-care (reading or working out for example),…
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Water Walking the Kneipp Way
When you hear the term water walking, the first image that pops into your head may be of middle-aged to elderly folks moving in a pool. However, water walking, more commonly utilized in Europe, is a hydrotherapy (water therapy) practice developed by Father Sebastian Kneipp. He healed himself with cold water therapies, and he spent…
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Phosphatidylserine for Your Mind
When the human brain gets older, it doesn’t work as efficiently as it used to. This is due to neuron loss, connections between the neurons deteriorating, lower synthesis of neurotransmitters (how neurons communicate), less sensitivity to certain neurotransmitters, and abnormal neuronal membranes. Phosphatidylserine is merely a molecule composed of lipids (fat) and phosphate. One of…
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Mentalization-Based Therapy
The concept of mentalization-based therapy (MBT) emerged in France some time during the 1960s. However, it was not until recently that clinical applications emerged. MBT focuses on helping people understand their own thoughts and feelings as well as predict the behavior of others. Clinical treatment has seen MBT used by foster families to create strong…
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Grab Yourself a Cup of Sunshine
Melissa officinalis, also known as lemon balm, bee balm, or honey balm, is a perennial plant that is grown all over the world. It grows in a wide variety of soil conditions and elevations from sea level to the mountains. Lemon balm can be used for a wide variety of health concerns, and research is…
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Say Bye to Sadness with EMDR
Dr. Francine Shapiro, the originator and developer of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), calls it a “chance” discovery. In 1987 she took a walk in the park and noticed as her eyes moved spontaneously back and forth, her negative thoughts were not as disturbing as they had been before. Such a thing happened without…
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Winter Got You Down? What you Need to Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder
Changing seasons are inevitable. For some people, the change in weather can usher in a lower mood, while others ride through the cooler months of the year with mental ease. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not an uncommon event. It’s estimated that millions of Americans experience SAD every year, though many may not even know…
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Wilderness Therapy: An Effective Option for Teens and Young Adults in Crisis
With greater attention on mental health and emotional wellbeing in recent years, more people are seeking therapy or counseling to deal with life’s ups and downs. In some situations, traditional approaches may not be enough to help a person find their way out of a dark time. The remarkable effects of wilderness therapy programs have…
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Lotus Pose: Grounding and Expansion for Mind-Body-Spirit
One of the oldest of the ancient yoga poses, Lotus Pose (Padmasana) is a cross-legged sitting meditation pose. To understand the significance of the Lotus Pose for mind-body-spirit, it helps to learn about the namesake for this pose: the beautiful Lotus flower plant. Rooted in mud, the majestic Lotus flower begins as a seed then…