Most people think of their brain as an organ that makes their bodies function, regulates all of the body’s processes, and is where they hold their smarts. And that is all true, but it goes further than that. The brain affects every single part of your body and plays a...
Doctors’ offices all over the world are filled right now with people who just don’t feel like themselves. They aren’t necessarily sick, but they feel off like something isn’t right. They’ve usually tried various home remedies to no avail. They have probably even taken...
Anyone who has experienced anxiety knows that it is more than an emotional response. It can have a wide range of physical symptoms as well, including shortness of breath, chest pain, sweaty palms, and upset stomach. However, some symptoms are not as well known but...
Grief is a normal response to loss – any loss. It could be the loss of a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a job, or even a dream. If you have experienced loss, then you likely are well acquainted with grief. While it is natural and normal, all too often our first...
Everyone gets the blues now and then, but the teen years can be a tumultuous time, full of emotional ups and downs. Hormonal changes, physical changes, and the pressures of growing up can cause your teen to feel a little down once in a while. But what happens if the...
Television shows and movies often portray depression and anxiety in ways that may not exactly match up to real life. It makes sense, it’s “better TV” to see the extreme symptoms of these conditions. You get more of an impact, more emotion – more viewers and better...