Mind–Body Interventions for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severely impacts the life of patients. What effect can yoga or tai chi have on those with COPD? A study published in Scientific Reports evaluated mind-body exercises and their impacts on stable COPD patients. Using registers and databases, researchers narrowed findings to 15 studies and over 1000 participants to measure lung […]
Post-COVID Stress Disorder
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 […]
Stress Management: 6 Strategies Just for Kids
Sarah Cimperman, ND Students, teachers, and parents have had an unprecedented start to the new school year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Everyone is facing new challenges and new sources of stress. Some kids are struggling with distance learning and separation from friends while others are adjusting to social distancing inside schools, wearing masks all […]
5 Ways to Lose the “Quarantine Fifteen”
Sarah Cimperman, ND The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to change our lives completely. We’ve been staying home. We’ve been struggling with fear, anxiety, depression, and isolation. We’ve been spending more time in front of screens and less time outside. We’ve been eating more comfort food and exercising less. It’s a perfect recipe for weight […]
8 Things This Doctor is Doing to Keep Her Family Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sarah Cimperman, ND Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2, also known as SARS-CoV-2 and 2019-nCoV, is a new strain of coronavirus that was identified in humans last December. The disease associated with the virus, Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19, has become a global pandemic. It’s the first pandemic ever caused by a coronavirus and so far […]
Holiday Survival Guide
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND The holiday season can be a busy and stressful time. Some of the stress is good for us—like spending time with family and friends—but much of it is unpleasant and unavoidable—like jet lag and unexpected travel delays. We can’t avoid holiday stress completely but we can minimize its effects by maintaining […]
Art-Based Mindfulness Helps Reduce Headaches in Teen Girls
Razi Berry Teenagers report higher levels of stress than adults, and cite school as the highest contributing factor, according to the American Psychological Association’s annual report. A summary from 2013 concluded that while stress among Americans was not new, “what’s troubling is the stress outlook for teens in the United States.” Stress outlook for teens […]
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 […]
Neurophysiological Foundation for Mindful Breathing
Node Smith, ND Many claim that meditative practices concentrating on bringing awareness to the breath, such as pranayama, can increase focus, and attention. A study from Trinity College Dublin elucidates this link between the breath and attention. Breath-training through mindful meditation practices has myriad cognitive benefits Much like training other physical abilities, breath-training through mindful […]
Meditation for Managing Attention and Emotions
Node Smith, ND A recent study adds to the increasing acceptance that the ability to silence the chaotic inner workings of the mind, through meditation, is a crucial foundation for gaining control over our emotions and attention. In the study, the description used for what meditation facilitates is great – the experience of mental silence. […]