Self-Compassion, Biofeedback, and Mental Health
Self-compassion can contribute to better mental health. Compassion-focused therapy may help those with mental illness self-soothe and better deal with feelings and thoughts in a mindful, balanced way. The 60 participants in the study received either virtual reality based on self-compassion or virtual reality based on self-compassion PLUS visual biofeedback. The Oculus Quest 2 allowed […]
Case Report Highlights Success of Homeopathy in Treating Persistent Insomnia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
One sleepless night is annoying. For those with persistent insomnia coupled with comorbidity, such as generalized anxiety disorder, it can be negatively life-altering. In a Cureus case report, a 27-year-old man suffering from insomnia for over two decades tried homeopathy. About chronic insomnia: Homeopathy “produced a remarkable improvement within four months,” say the researchers. The “patient’s insomnia […]
Might Mindfulness Be for YOU, Too?
Mindfulness–being in the moment and aware of your feelings and thoughts without judging–has been shown to lessen pain in veterans. Could it help you as well? A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 Veterans with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity completed a mindfulness-based intervention that produced a […]
Discover the Power of the “Awe Walk” for Mental and Physical Well-being
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to improve physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. A new trend, the “awe walk,” offers a fresh take on this daily activity, encouraging walkers to find inspiration and wonder in their surroundings. Popularized by recent research from UC Berkeley, the awe walk encourages participants to shift their […]
Digging Deeper into the Connection Between Maternal Depression and Offspring Depression
Elsevier Children of mothers with clinical depression are at three times greater risk to develop depression themselves than are their low-risk peers. Researchers are working to understand the neural underpinnings of the risk, and some studies have shown altered brain processing of reward in at-risk children as young as 6. An outstanding question remains as […]
Study on ASMR Videos and Sensitivity to Environment
University of Essex Fans of ASMR videos are more likely to be sensitive to their surroundings and feelings, University of Essex research has revealed. ASMR, which stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, has swept the internet with millions watching viral clips of whispered voices, delicate hand movements or tapping. Mysteriously only some people feel this […]
Effects of Social Media on Adolescence Differs Between Boys and Girls
University of Cambridge Girls and boys might be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during their adolescence, say an international team of scientists. In a study published today in Nature Communications, the researchers show that, in UK data, girls experience a negative link between social media use and […]
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Quantum Medical Hypnosis (QMH) in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Ezzat Moghazy, Ph.D. / I-MD Treating PTSD symptoms could lead to a significant burden on the United States economy, with an estimated $635 billion spent per year.1 My research shows that there is a significant increase in the Heart Rate Variability (HRV) coherence scores before Quantum Medical Hypnosis implementation (QMH) and after QMH, from 34 to 41, with t-test (0.032). This is […]
Post-COVID Stress Disorder
Sarah Cimperman, ND The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nearly 1.5 million deaths worldwide as of late November 2020.1 It’s also been the source of considerable suffering as people struggle with economic devastation, food insecurity, unemployment, workplace safety concerns, the loss of loved ones, and social isolation. Even after individuals infected with coronavirus recover, the psychological […]
Eating to Ease Anxiety
Nicola Dehlinger, ND As the days start to shorten and an autumn chill comes back into the evening air, many people start to experience an uptick in feelings of anxiousness. Anticipating dark cold days, returning to school, and letting go of the “freedom” of summer can cause us to worry more, and feel less at […]