Stress can have a significant impact on the body. While some stress is normal, longer-term stress can impact everything from muscle tension to the reproductive system to digestion, according to the American Psychological Association. And research shows that post-traumatic stress…
A natural approach to soothing anxiety may be as simple as steeping a lavender tea bag or mixing a few drops of essential oil into your hand lotion. Lavender, as it turns out, isn’t just a pretty flower. Within these…
There have been over 20 school shootings so far in 2024, including the tragic event at the Uvalde elementary school in Texas (via NPR). It’s no surprise that many people are having anxiety around this upcoming school year. “Around this…
Research suggests that mental health and fertility may be more deeply intertwined than one might expect. “Fertility [issues] can take a definite toll on one’s mental health and cause stress,” says Banafsheh Kashani, M.D., a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive…
When anxiety hits, it hits hard. If you’ve ever felt like your whole world was ending in a matter of minutes, you know what we’re talking about. An anxiety attack can last anywhere from a few minutes or a few…
If you’ve tried to find a therapist lately, you know just how difficult it can be. According to a feature in The Washington Post, the demand for therapists is incredibly high right now, but the vast majority of therapists have…
The COVID-19 virus created a worldwide pandemic, and it’s also created a brand new chronic illness. Post-COVID symptoms, often called long COVID or long-haul COVID, occur in between 10% to 30% of people infected with the COVID-19 virus, per the…
The Mayo Clinic describes Graves’ disease as an immune system disorder that causes thyroid hormones to be produced in excessive amounts, leading to a condition called hyperthyroidism. Anyone can have Graves’ disease, but it is most common in people under…
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression and other mood disorders by influencing the way the brain produces serotonin and other neurotransmitters. Like any other medication, antidepressants must be taken only as prescribed. Taking too many can…
Your brain controls your stomach and intestines. When you’re hungry, the brain activates your appetite and signals your digestive organs to prep your stomach for food, according to a 2009 study published in Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America. Similarly,…