mental health

Going Alcohol Free: Strategies For Success

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Are you confused about the trending alcohol recommendations? Wait a minute, last year alcohol in moderation was good for me and this year it’s not? For many years, it was widely accepted that moderate alcohol use was actually healthy, in the absence of alcohol dependency or health problems exacerbated by alcohol. But new research now suggests that even small amounts of alcohol can have negative effects on your health. And the growing legions of the sober-curious report increased well-being, lower rates of depressions, and better sleep.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: What You Need to Know

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Few areas of health care are as plagued by competing claims and confusion as hormone therapy, but when approached with a holistic perspective under medical supervision, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be life-changing.  Here are some answers to common questions about bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). What Is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy? The chemical structure of bioidentical …

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How to Maintain Healthy Habits Over The Holidays

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Have you ever found yourself wishing someone “happy holidays” while you feel anything but happy inside?  If so, you’re definitely not alone. While there are certainly many reasons to be joyful at this time of year, it’s also a busy and stressful time. Plus, many of us struggle with comparisons of the perfectly festive things …

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Mental Fitness: Top Tips For Optimum Clarity

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Mental fitness is a concept used to help us enhance our thought patterns and overall mental and cognitive well-being. Just as the body can be strengthened through physical exercise, our minds too can be made more resilient through conscious training and healthy lifestyle practices. By developing an awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we …

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Cortisol – Effects on Women’s Health

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Balance is the key element when it comes to cortisol, a hormone produced in your adrenal glands. Cortisol performs many vital functions, including: Reducing inflammation Regulating blood pressure Metabolizing glucose Assisting with circadian rhythm regulation Formulating memories Many of these tasks contribute to cortisol’s role in controlling the “flight or fight response.”  When your body …

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