Publisher Razi Berry “When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” -Kahlil Gibran Loss is inextricably part of life. Some discover this truth sooner than others, like my niece who lost her father at age 4 months, […]
How I hung seasonal affective disorder in the back of my closet. I love the quality of light when summer fades into fall. It’s as if the full beaming smile of summer sunlight relaxes into a golden grin. There is a charge in the air, of anticipating holidays and gatherings with friends. It is one
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND @DrJodyND Depression…it is a condition experienced by many in today’s fast-paced and often isolated world. For those looking for natural treatment, options vary widely. Examples can include changing in diet, balancing blood sugar, exercise, more sleep, light therapy, 5-HTP, St. John’s wort, fish oil, SAMe, DHEA…the list goes on and on.
Nicole Cain, ND, MA @DrNicoleCain Antidepressant medications are often the first-line treatment for depression. While these medications are often effective and lifesaving, they also can have serious health consequences. Among these are depletion of nutrients from your brain and body, as well as depletion of the important neurotransmitters for physiological and psychological health and well-being.
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca I recently had the opportunity to work with a 55-year-old female on a combination of concerns ranging from long-standing emotional grief to elevated cholesterol, low energy, sleep concerns and hypertension. The case I am about to review here is not out of the ordinary and is most likely seen in
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Heart Attack Patients More Prone to Post-Depression Heart attack patients are 3 times more likely to develop major depression when compared to general population.1 After an initial heart attack, depression increases the risk of subsequent heart attacks. Interestingly, individuals with depression are more likely to develop heart disease.15 The stress of
Dr. Nichole Cain, ND, MA @DrNicoleCain Eloise grasps her sister’s hand as she sits across from me recounting her symptoms. She explains that she is desperately lonely and, she is so depressed and anxious, she is making herself physically ill. She has not stopped crying in 3 days, her stomach hurts so much she can
Dr. Jennifer Bahr, ND @DrJenniferBahr Mental health and endocrine health are intimately related. Dysfunction of the endocrine system often causes both mental and physical symptoms. Likewise, mental health conditions often cause endocrine dysfunction. This occurs through a (sometimes vicious) biopsychosocial cycle where alterations on one area lead to a cascade of effects in the other.
WASHINGTON — There is a gender difference in cardiovascular and psychological reactions to mental stress, according to a study of men and women who were being treated for heart disease. The study was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and examined 56 women and 254 men diagnosed with heart disease
Dr. Nichole Cain, ND @DrNicoleCain Michael had worked with some of the best psychotherapists, tried dozens of prescription medications, and has changed his diet, and lifestyle. He even began to go to yoga classes and meditate daily. However, despite all his efforts, Michael still suffered. Every day he woke up saturated with anxiety, and went
