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Managing Emotions: What DBT Can do for You

January 12, 2018

In our last blog, we focused on how to get through the holidays while maintaining sobriety. The holidays, which are touted as such a wonderful time of year, often cause more stress and emotional upheaval than actual joy for many of us. I spoke with a Psych Choices therapist, Stephen Milburn, LPC, about why that might … More Managing Emotions: What DBT Can do for You

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Vegan Food Improves Your Mood

August 12, 2016

Research suggests that vegan food can play an important role in helping how we feel mentally and emotionally. … More Vegan Food Improves Your Mood

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Building Resilience: Preventive Care for Mental Health

September 28, 2015

Resilience means the ability to bounce back from a crisis rather than succumb to negative thinking and despair. Like a flower growing in the desert, resilient people can blossom even when life is difficult. … More Building Resilience: Preventive Care for Mental Health

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The Little Pink Pill – a Cure for Your Sex Life?

August 26, 2015

The little pink pill known as Addyi, or flibanserin, was released in August 2015 and is due to be released October 17. Will it change women’s lives the way Viagra changed the lives of men? Many are calling it the “female Viagra.” But is that moniker actually appropriate? … More The Little Pink Pill – a Cure for Your Sex Life?

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When You Can’t Stop Eating

July 5, 2015

The sweet taste and soft texture of the donuts were like heaven – pleasure in every bite! But soon, she was unable to feel how full her stomach was becoming; in fact, it seemed she was unable to feel at all. … More When You Can’t Stop Eating

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Why I Take My Fish Oil Supplements

March 5, 2015

Omega-3 deficiency, according to researchers, has a direct effect on mental health disorders such as ADHD, bi-polar disorder, and depression. One way to increase Omega-3s in your diet is by taking daily supplements of fish oil or algae. A more natural alternative is to include Omega-3 rich foods in your everyday diet. … More Why I Take My Fish Oil Supplements

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Free Online Class in Nutrition

January 17, 2015

If you sign up for this free online course, you will be able to increase your knowledge and understanding of how to eat for better health. … More Free Online Class in Nutrition

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For the new year, resolve to meditate

January 2, 2015

Try a Meditation App for improved health in the new year. Meditation, or mindfulness practice, is well known to calm the mind, decrease the symptoms of stress, reduce anxiety, lift the spirits, and help with concentration and focus. … More For the new year, resolve to meditate

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Want to be smarter, happier, and thinner? Sleep more! Here’s how

January 1, 2015

Sleep is absolutely crucial to good physical and mental health, yet most of us don’t get enough of it. One key is to shut off TV, computer and phones a half hour before bedtime. … More Want to be smarter, happier, and thinner? Sleep more! Here’s how

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Improving your Mood with Food

November 2, 2014

As we continue to learn more about the mind-body connection, many physicians and therapists have become aware that poor eating habits can worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety, while a more healthful diet can lift your spirits and help keep you energetic and productive all day long Most of us have heard by now that refined … More Improving your Mood with Food

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