We all know the popular phrase of “mind over matter.” But do we realize the reality of that possibility? One very real treatment option, endorsed and used by the Mayo Clinic, applying this exact idea, is called Biofeedback. It includes a handful of therapy sessions of being hooked up to a kind of biofeedback machine, which monitors either … More Taking matters into your own mind.
I found something that works! First, let me explain the problem. Our gut– referred to as our enteric nervous system (ENS)– has a major connection to our brain. It interacts with our nervous system, endocrine system, and our immune system. In our western culture, we often eat a high carb diet filled with processed foods … More Can Your Gut Trust You?
Lately, daith piercings (pronounced doth, like moth) have become a common fad as a possible treatment for migraine sufferers. I first heard about this a couple of years ago from my mom, who heard about it from someone else, and so on. At that time, I brushed it off as highly unlikely and not … More A Piercing New Option
In the United States, every one in two people lives with a chronic illness– something lasting. And it’s estimated that in the next 15 years, up to 171 million Americans will be affected by a chronic condition. The majority of such, are not seen. We look healthy. We seem healthy. And it is assumed that we … More The Journey
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