East Meets West – A New Approach To Medicine
Ever wondered how alternative medicine can be combined with Western medicine? This article elicits the benefits of combining the two practices.
How the Lack of Sleep Is Sabotaging Our Health, Happiness, and Success
Sleep is a crucial part of our natural life cycle. When you lose sleep you no longer have the necessary drive to engage in activities. A good night’s sleep is what makes the difference between a good day and a ruined one. The lack of sleep can be detrimental to our health, happiness, and success. … Read more
On Fearing Death and Why You Don’t Have To
An insight into how spirituality and mindfulness benefits and how it can help us to have a better understanding of ourselves and our struggles.
Ashwagandha for Stress Relief
Ashwagandha is a natural herb from India, which has been used as a part of traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. In the past decade, it has been used as a supplement to relieve stress. It can improve physical and mental health as well as provide relief from anxiety and stress. It also helps in improving … Read more
CBT for Teens: How It Works and Its Benefits
Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is a type of evidence-based talk therapy found to be an effective and helpful form of treatment for teenagers. Psychologists and therapists use CBT to help improve the awareness of teens of their negative or irrational thoughts. This will help them have a clearer perspective of situations so they can … Read more
The Role of Physical Activity in Stress Management
Stress plays a far greater role on the human body than most people anticipate. It can disrupt your immune system, hormones, sleep, menstrual cycle, mood, and normal bodily functions at a cellular level. When it goes unaddressed, it can lead to chronic stress and long-term damage that can take years to reverse. Treating it early … Read more
The Little Things – Not another ode to meditation
I’m sitting outside on my patio with a cup of coffee mixed with vanilla soy milk. The kind of milk my fiancé calls “too plant-y.” A knit is thrown on my lap. There’s a super chic hipster cafe that is roasting what smells like sweet potatoes and sausage next door. A man is singing along … Read more
Parenting is Not Easy: Tips for Parents to Protect Their Mental Health
Now more and ever, teens and children alike are suffering from depression and anxiety. However, a lot of people seem to forget that parents are also struggling and having a hard time these days. If you are a parent, it is all too easy to lose track of your own needs. But if you want … Read more
5 Creative Outlets to Relieve Stress
When you’re stressed or depressed about something, it’s incredibly hard to be productive or do anything meaningful towards a goal. Many times people feel overwhelmed, sick, irritation and other unpleasant feelings. While difficult to avoid stress completely, it’s not impossible. Consider doing a creative hobby or activity to increase your mood. The goal of creative … Read more
Finding Help: Online Eating Disorder Therapy
Eating disorders represent a set of grave mental health conditions which can have severe physiological and emotional consequences. If left untreated these conditions can lead to long-lasting health issues and even death. Fortunately, those who suffer from eating disorders can find solace in online therapy. Online Eating Disorder Therapy represents a form of psychotherapy that … Read more