Our brain signals thirst to our consciousness many times a day. Many of us reach for coffee, soda, tea, and juice as the first defense to quench this thirst. But how many times do we and should we reach for water and how does this affect our cognition? Comprehensive studies on dehydration have shown that... Continue Reading →
In the pursuit for understanding the link between food and mental health, research has turned to investigating the role that inflammation plays on depression. Many of the modern diets focus on anti-inflammatory foods as a way to decrease inflammation in chronic physical illnesses. We are now finding that inflammation also has a negative affect on... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about how comfort food can sometimes actually be good for your mental health. If you did not get a chance to read it, I explain what goes on in the brain so that certain things like comfort foods or pumpkin spice lattes have the power to elicit... Continue Reading →
For those of us who don’t like the gym and just the idea of a crisp, brisk walk makes us snuggle deeper under the covers, yoga may be just the answer you’re looking for. This exercise can be done in your own home, at your own pace and let’s be honest everyone looks good in... Continue Reading →
Everyday we are bombarded with diet related information. Most of this information comes at us with the promise and hope for a "better looking" body according to the standards of today. There are countless diets being advertised and it is easy to become overwhelmed trying to navigate through it all. We often look to food... Continue Reading →
Vitamin D is a nutrient known for being absorbed through the sun, but during this time of year in this part of the world, we do not have the luxury of the sun’s beautiful rays as much as we would during the summer months. So, what can one do if they... Continue Reading →
The time is upon us when the air is crisper, the leaves are changing, all foods are spiced with pumpkin and the days are shorter. Yes, fall is upon us. During this time many people start to experience a change in their mood and usually are not aware of a specific reason why. With the... Continue Reading →
Burnout is a word we often use within the helping professions. It has become the topic of numerous continuing education classes, lectures, and seminars and is something that we strive to prevent at all costs. Although burnout is a hot topic within the field of mental health, it is a phenomenon that can be experienced... Continue Reading →
I am often asked how do I know if I should go to therapy? This is an excellent question and odds are if you are asking yourself this, it is probably time to seek help. Of course we all have times in life when we feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and down. So if we all... Continue Reading →
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