Study Shows EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Improves Multiple Physiological Markers
Razi Berry A recent study looked at the ability of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to impact central nervous system responses by looking at various changes in physiological markers. EFT is an evidence-based therapeutic method that has been documented in over 100 studies, and shown as effective. It is used primarily in a clinical setting for […]
Answer to Psychological Distress and Poor Brain Health: Meditation
Razi Berry Psychological Distress is an all too common experience for many individuals. In fact, it is estimated that upwards of 70 percent of all visits to primary care providers are related in some way to psychological stress. The most common forms of psychological stress, depression and anxiety, are becoming so ubiquitous that many people […]
Unhealthy Diets Linked to Mental Illness
Razi Berry A new study has concluded that a poor diet is directly linked to mental health complaints regardless of factors such as gender, education, age, economic or marital status.1 A holistic approach to mental health issues often addresses dietary factors, but to have a conventional study support this link may be a step in […]
Your Thoughts Can Make You Sick; Your Thoughts Can Heal You
Razi Berry Your little child stumbles and scrapes her knee. She looks up at you expectantly, and because you see blood, the look on your face is one of alarm. Seeing your expression startles her and then she starts to cry. You move toward her and kiss her on the wound. The crying stops. This […]
How Laughter Can Improve Your Health
Razi Berry Laughter was the best way to start the day and the fastest way to end an argument “Humanity has unquestionably one really effective weapon…laughter. Power, money, persuasion, supplication, persecution—these can lift at a colossal humbug—push it a little—weaken it a little, century by century, but only laughter can blow it to rags and […]
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 […]
In-Person Contact Reduces PTSD and Depression in Military Veterans
Razi Berry A great new study supports in-person social interactions as protective against depression and PTSD symptoms. The study found that this protection was not seen with other social outlets, such as phone, email or social media interaction, such as Facebook. The study was conducted by the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health […]
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 […]
MDMA Found to Increase Cooperation With Others
Razi Berry A new study from England suggests that MDMA may increase people’s willingness to cooperate with each other.1 A lot of interest has been given to MDMA, a commonly used street drug called ecstasy or molly. Pure MDMA is currently being heavily researched for its potential in treating mental health conditions such as PTSD and […]
Feeling Fatigued? Could it be Your Thyroid?
Dr Sarah Preston Hesler, ND What is the thyroid and what does it do? The thyroid is a gland located near the base of your neck, which is responsible for the body’s metabolism. The pituitary gland in your brain signals the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone which stimulates the metabolism. The thyroid is responsible for many […]