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 […]
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Due to the fact that our world is so separated and polarized, the importance of connection and effective communication can be challenging. One way I assist my clients to create resilience and build courage in relationships, beyond therapy and other modalities, is by using essential oils. Essential oils are a perfect companion
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP More and more, the holistic approaches to medicine is being vindicated. The recognition that the body cannot be effectively divided into organ systems and that the mind and body are interconnected is becoming better recognized and accepted into mainstream medicine. For example, evidence exists that the heart is linked to the brain,
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND This morning felt like the first true day of autumn – the air was cold and crisp, more layers were required to walk the dogs, and my body wanted warmer foods for breakfast. This shift of season can be a common time to feel run down or have some light symptoms
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP A Sick Care Model for Promoting Health is Doomed to Fail Are you happy with your current healthcare? If you have ever had the misfortune of needing to go the ER (Emergency Room) or Urgent Care, you were probably incredibly grateful for the ability to access modern medicine’s life-saving modalities, diagnostics, and
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
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
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP The Sad State of the World As 2020 continues to present us with more challenges and stressors, the negative mental health implications and the feared psychological repercussions that experts have warned us about have taken hold.(R) It appears that the youth, healthcare workers, and ethnic minorities have especially been hard hit with
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Ever since we’ve started practicing physical distancing and following the proper precautionary measures “to flatten the curve,” there has been a lot of focus in the wellness community on the importance of paying attention to our health. Many experts have urged us to make sure we eat well, exercise, and especially to
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Why We Need to Pay Attention to Mental Health During Crisis Humans are adaptable. The current crisis has shown us this. It has presented the world with an opportunity to transform for the better. Yet, the current situation has also presented many challenges. In the past, humans have forced the environment to
