How to Listen to & Learn from Your Mental & Physical Warning Signals
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #418) and blog, I talk about our mental and physical warning signals, what they are, and why we need to listen to them.…
Gut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental Illness, UTSW Researcher Reports
UT Southwestern Medical Center via Newswise – The role of the microbiome in intestinal and systemic health has garnered close attention among researchers for many years. Now evidence is mounting that this…
Study: Premenstrual Mood Symptoms Represent a Key Public Health Issue Globally
University of Virginia Health System via News-Medical – Premenstrual mood swings and anxiety are so common – experienced by more than 64% of women – that they represent a “key public…
Dark Chocolate for Stress Starts in the Brain, New Study Shows
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – We often talk about the many health benefits of dark chocolate, perhaps because it’s so darn tasty. Its impressive antioxidant profile and impact on cardiovascular…
6 Strategies to Deescalate Intense Emotions In the Moment
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In this podcast (episode #407) and blog,…
The Role of Co-Regulation in Building Self-Regulation Skills
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #400) and blog, I talk about co-regulation. Co-regulation is a way of helping someone develop self-regulation. The person co-regulates by staying present for…
Vacation Health Benefits: How Taking Time Off Changes Your Brain
Kissairis Munoz via Dr. Axe – We can probably all agree that leaving the cubicle and heading out on a holiday or taking a midday break to meditate and de-clutter our…
The Main Signals of Depression + How to Find Healing
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #397) and blog, I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to…
The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Macaroni and cheese, hot fudge sundaes, and other comfort foods have become our go-to fixes during the pandemic to help brighten our days and soothe a…
The Surprising Benefits of Disappointment + How to Embrace Disappointment & Use It to Your Advantage
Dr. Caroline Leaf– In this podcast (episode #392) and blog, I talk about managing feelings of disappointment before they negatively affect our mental wellbeing. Disappointment is the feeling we get…
The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding & Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #389) and blog, I talk to holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher Dr. Ellen Vora about the importance of taking a functional medicine…
How Understanding the Biofield Could Hold the Key to Healing Trauma
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #385) and blog, I talk to Dr. Shamini Jain, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist and social entrepreneur, about the science behind the mind-brain-body connection, the…
New Study Shows Bidirectional Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences via Newswise – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6 million Americans. Depression affects more…
Spending Time in Nature Enhances Health in SURPRISING Ways
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Most people know that spending time outdoors is good for mind and body. There is something magical about walking on the beach or going for a…
A Wet Nose and a Wagging Tail Opens Up a New World for Autistic Kids
University of South Australia via Newswise – A new Australian study looking at the impact of an autism assistance dog for children and their parents has made an unexpected discovery: the dog…
