Introduction to Psychoneuroimmunology
Have you ever noticed that you tend to get sick after a major life event, like a stressful deadline, the loss of a loved one, or an emotionally intense period? You push through, manage...
Mental Health
The Link Between Eating Disorders, Nutrition, and Cholesterol
Eating disorders are more prevalent than you may think—the impact of these conditions in the US alone cost nearly $400 billion in the fiscal year of 2018 to 2019. Eating disorders are often framed as...
Exploring Polyvagal Theory and Chronic Illness
In recent years, understanding the intricate relationship between mental and physical health has become a cornerstone of modern wellness. At the heart of this exploration lies the polyvagal theory, a framework proposed by Dr....
Reframing Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)
What we choose to focus on and how we perceive the world directly shape the life we live and the reality we experience. If our thoughts are consumed by negativity, we can find ourselves...
Stress Management Techniques
Understanding Stress and How to Bring Our Body Back to Peace It’s safe to say that every single one of us is impacted by stress in our daily lives. We currently live in a world...
Tapering Off Medications
In today’s healthcare landscape, it’s common to see a heavy reliance on prescription medications to manage symptoms of chronic illnesses. About 66% of American adults take at least one prescription drug, with some research...
How the Carnivore Diet Healed My Family
It's been a while since I've written about my story or my parent's story. I guess that comes with the territory of having a full-time practice with the chronically ill community (whom I absolutely...
The Carnivore Diet for Depression
Mental health issues have become more and more prevalent in recent years which has been exacerbated by the pandemic. While there seems to be a declining trend with approximately three in ten adults in...
The Importance of DHA for Brain Health
Similar to all processes within the body, brain health begins with proper nutrition. Standard care and mainstream nutrition often tout plant “superfoods” for boosting cognitive function and memory. It’s common to hear about miracle...
