Mental Health

Stress is unavoidable. Everyday we are exposed to stress. Some as mundane as getting late in an appointment to as profound as getting married. Stress is a fact of life. It can be an effective stimulant that motivates a person to do more and be more. Or, in some cases, too much stress could cause…

Without inner peace, it is impossible to have world peace.” The Dalai Lama It wasn’t until the 1960′s that people began to realize that the cornerstone of Hippocratic medicine involved a deep connection between mind and body. Everyone knew from personal experience that embarrassment can produce a blush; fear, a fast heart rate; anxiety, and…

Stress management is becoming an increasingly important skill in modern society. It is said by many mental healthcare professionals that stress in society is at an all time high. I believe this is because we are raised in a system where there is constant pressure on us to “get to the next stage” in life.…

Stress causes all kinds of physical problems in our body: heart irregularities, acne, weight loss or gain, hair loss, trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, stomach issues, and even cancer.  I don’t want any of those issues, do you?  No, I’m sure you don’t! I think that learning to control and reduce stress is the biggest factor in living…

There’s a big difference between a migraine and a headache. A migraine causes severe pain, either as a throbbing or pulsing sensation and is often localized to one side of the head. Migraineurs also frequently suffer from other symptoms, such as vomiting or a general feeling of nausea, and sensitivity to sound and light. Unlike a…