Being fearful or stressed can be considered a natural adaptation to keep us safe and protected from potential experiences that we might deem threatening to us. However anxiety as a default setting or chronic state isn’t healthy or the norm for us as humans. Conventional psychiatry views anxiety as a manifestation of neurotransmitter imbalances with […]
Your brain is largely made up of water, essential fatty acids and proteins. Carbohydrates, which get broken down becoming simple sugar(glucose), is the brain’s main source of fuel. To keep it functioning optimally your brain requires water regularly, so ensure that you drink enough water in smaller amounts throughout the day. A large portion of the
Functional Medicine is a collaborative, personalized, evidence-based approach that seeks to find the root cause of a person’s condition rather than just treating the symptoms. It moves away from the “pill for every ill” scenario to a deeper dive into the individual’s history, lifestyle, genetic predispositions etc. in order to devise a specific plan for
Common grief reactions and when it gets complicated…. Grief usually results from any loss, be it a person/relationship, something of material value or even a hope, dream or an important goal. The typical grief response can include strong negative feelings and can be accompanied by changes in a person’s body, thoughts, behavior and relationships. Some reactions
Everyone gets anxious at times. Anxiety is a natural emotion which is adaptive, for example, you smell smoke in your house, become afraid, and run out. Anxiety can become a problem if a person becomes more EASILY anxious, more OFTEN, and more INTENSELY. Anxiety can arise from a few root causes and can be a
Depression affects a person’s emotions, thoughts, social behaviour, and bodily reactions. Some common symptoms include : Appropriate treatment of depression depends on each person’s individual experience, however, the treatment of choice is traditionally a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant medication. Psychotherapy entails working with a psychologist in a counselling relationship. Therapy is generally aimed at dealing with