Did you meditate or do yoga today? If you did, you not only benefited your mind-body by inducing a more relaxed state, but you also changed your genetic expression for the better! It may sound strange, but it’s true. Various lifestyle and integrative medicine practices have been shown to “turn on” genes that are [...]
Did you know that what you think about and your state of being can alter your physiology at the level of your DNA!? If you’ve been following my articles for a while, you’re probably now familiar with how fear and stress can perpetuate a negative cascade of biochemical alterations on the mind and body. [...]
As we continue to navigate our way through the fear epidemic, detaching ourselves from our amygdalas being hijacked by negative news and the weight of the world events can be challenging. The media, social networks, and advertisements are masterful at grabbing our attention and keeping us engaged. This is oftentimes to our detriment and [...]
The Effects of Unrelenting Stress and Past Traumas on the Mind-Body In the preceding articles in this series, I discussed how past traumas impact our emotional and physical health. First, I demonstrated how childhood trauma is associated with various disease risks as evidenced by the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study. Next, I explained [...]
Knowledge of the mind-body connection may cause a sense of uneasiness when one feels hopelessly inundated with negative news and stuck in a fearful thinking pattern. This results in a bombardment of stress hormones that can cause and perpetuate physical and mental suffering. Many may attempt to push through the distressing emotions and cover [...]
The interconnection between the mind and body has become much more accepted by mainstream medicine. The effects of emotional stress on psychology and biology has made it evident that what we think about and our perceptions of a situation literally can modulate our physiology. Furthermore, scientific research has long validated how the power of [...]
The Missing Piece in Psychiatry- Holism One of the six philosophies of naturopathic medicine is to treat the whole person. Unfortunately, this is not a popular approach in modern medicine and psychiatric care. Perhaps you may have witnessed this yourself and felt like something was missing? Therapy and medication do have a place [...]
Relationships and Health The biggest influence on overall mortality isn’t what you think. Although exercise and diet are important, neither one is on top. The most influential predictors of disease outcomes have been found to be social connections and social determinants of health. (R, R, R) Knowing this, it is surprising that these [...]
Mind-Body-Heart-Essential Oils The interconnection between the mind and body is no longer being denied in modern medicine. With the widespread effects of stress on psychology and biology, it has become evident that thoughts, perception, beliefs, and mindset all impact physical health. For this reason, I feel that health and wellness are best viewed [...]
