Autism Rates in New Jersey are the Highest of Any U.S. State
Razi Berry A recent report from Rutgers University showed that pre-schoolers in New Jersey have the highest rates of autism ever seen in the United States. This observation is against a backdrop of increasing autism rates nationally over the last twenty years, but New Jersey seems to report rates of autism that have increased faster […]
032: Self-Care For Special Needs Parents w/ Tara Hunkin
Tara Hunkin is a nutritional therapy practitioner, certified GAPS practitioner, mother, and founder of My Child Will Thrive, a community of support for parents with children that have been diagnosed or suspected of a neurodevelopmental disorder. After struggling to find answers from doctors while trying to find her own daughter help, Tara realized that it was up to her to get the results that she needed. Passionate about helping parents who have been in her shoes, Tara created My Child Will Thrive to share her own journey of raising a special needs child, and bring awareness and support to the community.
Science Says Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Health and Happiness
Razi Berry Want a new way to improve your health and happiness? Try focusing on skills related to emotional intelligence. People with higher levels of emotional intelligence have better health and happiness than those who have lower levels of emotional intelligence. Keep reading for what it really means to have emotional intelligence and how this […]
Improving Microbiota Diversity May Reduce Autism Symptoms up to 50%
Razi Berry A recent research study suggests changing the gut microbiome in children with autism could reduce the severity of the symptoms they experience.1 This is part of a longer research project that started in 2017. Healthy gut microflora improved both gastrointestinal (GI) and autism symptom In 2017, researchers Dae-Wook Kang, PhD., Rose Krajmalnikat-Brown, PhD., […]
Higher Protein and Fat for Breakfast May Benefit Those with Type 2 Diabetes
Razi Berry If you’re a type 2 diabetic (T2D), skip the cereal, and eat something higher in protein and fat, and lower in carbohydrates for breakfast. At least that’s what a recent research study concludes. A high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help T2D control their blood sugar throughout the day. Skip the cereal! Associate Professor […]
031: Healing From Betrayal w/ Dr. Debi Silber
After experiencing her own familial and marital betrayals, Dr. Debi Silber felt compelled to go back to school and complete her Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. Throughout her research, Dr. Debi focused on how women experience betrayal and discovered three key components to how long it can take us to heal. A renowned holistic psychologist, health, mindset, and personal development expert, Dr. Debi is the expert on embracing and moving forward from a betrayal. Today Dr. Debi shares her insights into the 5 key stages of betrayal, the symptoms of Post-Betrayal Syndrome, and what you can do to move past an unhealed betrayal to live life with no restrictions.
Scientist Raises Doubt on Benefit of Neuroelectrical Therapies
Razi Berry Brain stimulation with electrical current is becoming increasingly popular for treating a wide range of pathologies: depression, anxiety, developmental disorders and even Alzheimer’s disease. But a recent research study has put the effectiveness of these treatments into question – specifically, transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). What is Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)? From […]
New Studies on MDMA Show Possibility for Improving PTSD
Razi Berry Recent research into MDMA (ecstasy) has shown that the drug can induce a neural response that allows the brain to become more sensitive to the reward and value learning process of social behaviors. This “critical period” of learning is typically seen in adolescence when people and animals are most sensitive to the social […]
#DIY Energy Drink: Using Maple Syrup in Drinks for Endurance Exercise
Razi Berry If you’re looking for an energy drink to sustain prolonged exercise without a lot of additives and preservatives, you may do well considering a simple homemade concoction using maple syrup. Looking for an energy drink to sustain prolonged exercise without a lot of additives and preservatives? A recent study looked at pure maple […]
030: Hormonal Dangers Of Too Much Exercise w/ Dr. Shawna Darou
You may think you are taking care of your body by giving your all to the gym and constantly over-exercising your body. In reality, this can be detrimental to your health and could be causing symptoms that you didn’t even know could be related. Dr. Shawna Darou is a naturopathic doctor and women’s health and hormone expert who has realized the impacts that Overtraining Syndrome is having on the fitness realm, and is dedicated to correct it one woman at a time.