Questioning The Normative Behavior of Teen Dating
Razi Berry Dating, especially during the teenage years, is thought to be an important way for young people to build self-identity, develop social skills, learn about other people, and grow emotionally. Not dating can be an equally beneficial choice for teens Yet new research from the University of Georgia has found that not dating can […]
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 […]
Cognitive Therapy ALONE as First Line Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder
A recent research study has shown cognitive therapy (CT) to be more effective than medication therapy or combination therapy (drug/CT) in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). This research contradicts the predominant thought that using a combination of cognitive techniques along with pharmaceutical intervention is the most effective treatment for SAD(1). SAD is the […]
Staying Active in Winter Weather Conditions
Seasonal Weather Changes Dr. Sarah King, ND The changing of weather and seasons can be tough on many of us. Depending on where you live, you might be experiencing frigid cold temperatures, snow fall and freezing rain, or for our friends in the south, the temperature shifts might only include transitioning to longer-sleeved shirts and […]
Nature: The Ultimate Gene Whisperer
Part II: Winter Bianca Garilli, ND To Everything There is a Season. From some of the world’s first writings until now, we know there is a time for everything – the yin and the yang, a time to rejoice and a time to rest. The seasonal change of Nature gently nudges us towards winter through […]
Aromatherapy for Mental Health Concerns
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, HBSc., ND. Essential Oils and More for the Winter Blues Feeling blue or irritable with the change of seasons and sunlight? There are many interventions that have been known to help with mood disorders such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as well as depression, anxiety and stress. Interventions such as light therapy, […]
Light Therapy for Treating Seasonal Depression or SAD
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that consists of recurrent and seasonal pattern of depressive episodes. This commonly occurs in the autumn and winter months, as during these times there is generally less light and sunny weather. Due to the lack of light in these winter months, light therapy has been a focus […]