Winter can be difficult. Out east, the days are colder, wetter, and gloomier. Yet it can also be a perfect time for deep sleep, hot saunas, and much-needed rest. The one thing I miss personally is a great fireplace! While itâs true that winter can be more isolating, it doesnât mean we have to become
The âwhole bodyâ approach of Functional Medicine is not only good for the body, but also the mind when it comes to your own mental health. We now live in a hectic world full of modern technology and other too-many-to-count distractions that can make you feel depleted, depressed, and disconnected from the radiant happiness that
Do you find yourself living a life that feels lethargic, isolated, or unhealthy? If you do, youâre not alone. In todayâs hectic world of modern technology, the age of social media, and the ever-present smartphone, itâs easier than ever to get thrown off track. One of the greatest joys of life is to lead an
What makes a man great? Is it having the biggest muscles, the best appetite, or even the most amount of bravery? Is being a good man rooted in becoming a great husband, father, nephew, or brother? So-called “Dad strength” is about answering this question: Is there something beyond just hormones and biology to being a
Sound Familiar? I went to the doctor to get routine blood work and was sent home with a prescription for benzodiazepines. I specifically said I didnât want to take anything, but the doctor insisted that if I wasnât sleeping well, the smart thing to do was to medicate. How does this happen? Why does this
Fluctuating glucose supply throughout the day is destabilizing to brain health and increases the likelihood of addictive and other mood-altering behaviors Itâs maybe a âtrick questionâ, but which is worse: having low blood sugar or having high blood sugar? The answer isâtheyâre both equally bad. Worse still are the fluctuations in blood sugar, called glucose,
It’s reported that women, regardless of nationality or socioeconomic status, have a higher chance of having depression than men. And while I’m a big believer in science, what I would submit is that while women in general, because they are attuned to both monthly & seasonal changes that affect them physically AND emotionally, often report
Anxiety and insomnia are often related. Each can be the cause of the other, which can lead to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break. A study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, shows that chronic insomnia increases your odds of
Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time. Getting married, going to a job interview, and the loss of a loved one can all cause anxious feelings in all of us. Then there are those of us who experience anxious feelings on a frequent or constant basis. And those of us whose anxiety negatively affects other
Men are not like women. Yes, I know. You already knew that! But it’s true; men are different from women in many ways. And due to their differences, they are more vulnerable to some of the more serious side effects of depression. âVulnerableâ isnât a word thatâs often associated with males. Thatâs part of the
