Is Covid and Current Social Unrest Creating Chronic Stress?
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Stress. It’s an awful word and a worse feeling, isn’t it? The thing is, stress isn’t all bad. Without it, we wouldn’t be motivated to…
Practical & Powerful Tips to Ending Mental Illness from Renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Mental health is a hot topic these days, especially considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the enforced social separation and isolation many of us have experienced over…
‘Cardiac Arrests up 800 Percent’: 600+ Doctors Warn Lockdowns Doing Much More Damage Than COVID
Paul Strand via CBN News – A new grassroots organization of doctors is telling the nation it needs a second opinion about the way to handle this pandemic medically and mentally.…
What Exactly Does It Mean to Be Immunocompromised?
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – You’ve probably heard the word “immunocompromised” being used a lot lately and may have a general idea of what the term means. But what else…
How Fiber Can Improve Your Mental and Brain Health + Tips on Boosting Gut Health and Overcoming Food Sensitivities with GI Specialist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We all know fiber is good for us, but did you also know that it can help with your mental health? In this week’s blog and podcast,…
How the Fungi in Your Gut Can Affect Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We know that our gut affects our mental health, but did you know that the fungi in our gut is especially important when it comes to our…
Extinguishing Fearful Memories Depends on the Flexibility of Your DNA
University of Queensland via EurekAlert – Fear is an important survival mechanism and so too is the ability to inhibit fear when it’s no longer needed. In order to counter-balance…
9 Tips to Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy During This Pandemic
Dr. Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – The current state of the world has put most of us on high alert. We are stressed to the max and concerns that…
Found: Neural Circuit That Drives Physical Responses to Emotional Stress
Nagoya University via EurekAlert – This circuit could be a key target for treating stress-related disorders such as panic disorder and PTSD. Researchers at Nagoya University have discovered a neural circuit that…
Interview with John Maxwell on the Neuroscience of Leadership + Tips on How to Lead During a Crisis, and Why We Need to Fail More
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Yes, we are in the midst of a global crisis. For many people, life is incredibly challenging right now. It is easy to lose hope, and…
Depression and Anxiety May Be Side Effects as Nation Grapples with COVID
UT Southwestern Medical Center via Newswise – Millions of Americans are being impacted by the psychological fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftermath, and large numbers may experience…
COVID-19’s Mental Health Impact: Why Going to See a Counselor Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Heather Sells via CBN News – Before COVID-19 began infecting hundreds of thousands of Americans, millions of people were already coping with mental health concerns – ranging from anxiety to…
Mind-Body Medicine Experts Urge Full Integration of Stress Reduction into Care and Research
University of California – Davis Health via EurekAlert – The need is especially important now, when COVID-19 fears are high. In a perspective published in the New England Journal of…
Social Isolation: Find Ways to Connect Now For Health’s Sake
Dr. Don Colbert – Whether you’re currently feeling lonely or not, we can all help each other by finding ways to connect now. If you suspect someone in your family,…
How to Deal with the Pain of Uncertainty and Insecurity During the Current Crisis + More Tips and Mental Health Strategies to Help You Find Peace During the Pandemic
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In today’s blog and podcast, I am going to be answering some of the questions you have sent in regarding handling COVID-19 anxiety, and coping with…