Mind-Body Connection 101: How Essential Oils Can Change Your Brain’s Biochemistry, Beyond “Belief”
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP The Science of Belief- The Merger of the Mind and Body My approach in my practice has always centered around honoring the link between the mind and the body. Without addressing how the physical impacts emotions, and vice versa, progress for healing is temporary at best. This mind-body connection has intrigued me […]
Naturally Lift Your Mood – Here’s How to Do it
Dr Nyarai Paweni, ND We put a significant amount of attention on our physical health while often neglecting to do the same for our mental health. However, mental/emotional health is just as important as we strive to live healthy and vibrant lives. There are times when we each experience symptoms of depression, sadness, feeling down/low […]
Healthy Ways to Handle S.A.D and Loss During the Holidays
Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND Each year, I get excited about the lighting of the Flagstaff star on Veterans Day here in Boulder, Colorado because this event begins the holiday season, for me. With a growing practice, and a toddler, I am extra busy this time of year. How do you feel about the holidays this […]
Medicating Stress & Depression Away: Search for the “Dr. Feel Good” Pill (Part I)
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND The Sad Mental State of Our Nation The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)1 reports that major depression is one of the most common mental disorders of Americans. It can result in significant interference in major life activities. Approximately 16.2 million U.S. adults, or 6.7%, has suffered from one or more […]
Emotional Freedom Technique: Reducing Anxiety, Depression, and More
Dr Sarah King, ND EFT and Energy Psychology Therapy Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) comes from an area of therapy called Energy Psychology.1,2 Used as a tool to help alleviate symptoms stemming from stressors and past traumas, it is a psychological therapy based on the meridians of traditional Chinese medicine.1 Many studies have shown its effectiveness […]
Intentions and Goals for the New Year- Moving Toward Thriving in 2018: Part I
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND What Are Your Intentions? With the start of the New Year, many are contemplating the events from 2017 and making intentions for improving the year ahead. Although “losing weight” is still a favorite goal for starting “afresh”, many surveys of the population are finding what holds the top spots for 2018 […]
Brain Fog: Figuring Out the Fog (Part 2)
Dr. Emily Chan, ND Breaking through Brain Fog Frustration Brain fog can be frustrating, keeping those who suffer from it from doing what they want to do. It takes so long to do something with a spacey brain. Sometimes increased anxiety, depression and fatigue also accompany brain fog making it difficult for those afflicted by […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Daily Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Sarah King, ND Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and the Alzheimer’s Prevention Connection Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, accounting for almost 5 million cases in the United States.1 There are 3 major characteristic pathologies of AD: amyloid-b pathology, tau pathology, and synaptic pathologies which affect the […]
The Happiness Prescription
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND Who are the Happiest People you Know? Are they all married and have lots of money? Your answer is quite certainly, ‘no.’ Some are likely single, while some are married. Some might have little money, while some have a lot. Some may even have health challenges. Or perhaps you don’t know […]
30-Minute Meditation Challenge
Dr Shannon Morgenstern, ND Back when I was in medical school, I used to meditate everyday…. Back when I was in medical school, I used to meditate everyday before class. I always found it grounded me for my busy day ahead and helped put me into a positive mood no matter how many upcoming exams […]