Men and Women Have Very Similar Emotional Experiences
Razi Berry Contrary to widely held gender stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers say. Feelings such as enthusiasm, nervousness or strength are often interpreted differently between the two genders. It’s what being “emotional” means to men vs. women that is part of a new University of Michigan study that dispels these biases. […]
Finding Vitality within Chronic Disease
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Each day, I sit with patients who are facing illness, pain and dis-ease and try to help them make sense of it. Help them navigate a place that feels like it has no map. Mental hurdles and chronic disease What I have noticed after so many years of listening to people’s […]
What Do You Do When People Aren’t Happy for You?
Razi Berry It’s important to have the support of family and friends when we are struggling. It’s the people who know us most intimately that encourage us to do better, to make necessary changes to improve our health, our happiness. It’s also important to have people to inspire us when we actually start making those […]
Say Cheeeeese! Smiling Makes People Feel Happier
Razi Berry A recent article supports the notion that simply smiling can actually make people feel happier.1 The conclusion comes from a team of research psychologists who combined data from 138 studies of over 11,000 people and found that the facial expressions we use do have a small impact on the feelings we experience. Research […]
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 […]
Jealousy can Protect or Destroy a Relationship
Razi Berry Jealousy is powerful Our bodies actually experience jealousy through physiological responses. The body has specific neural pathways and chemical responses that are elicited when a situation that triggers jealousy occurs. Most people value monogamous relationships. As a species, we value commitment to a single partner. Many people end up in long-term committed relationships. […]
Smiling Doesn’t Always Mean Happy
Razi Berry It has been said that up to 90% or our communication is non-verbal, meaning that facial expressions, body posture, and gestures are incredibly important in developing our social intelligence. But what if we’re taking certain facial expressions to mean things that they don’t actually mean. Like a smile, for instance. Research reveals that […]