Identifying the Anxiety and Stress Effect Combo
Emotional/ Mental Wellness /
Sep 19th, 2024
Anxiety is the most common psychiatric disorder in North America. An alarming 66% of North Americans take prescription medications daily, and between January 2016 and December 2022, the monthly antidepressant dispensing rate increased 66.3% from 2575.9 to 4284.8. Before March 2020, this rate increased by 17.0 per month,...
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The Vagus Nerve: What You Need to Know About It and Why It Matters
Natural Health /
Nov 15th, 2023
This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC, and reviewed by Lauren Ameling, DC, BCND. Have you ever felt your stomach tighten when anxious about something or felt "butterflies" before speaking in public? These two scenarios are examples of the link between our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and physical...
Whole-Person Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation
Emotional/ Mental Wellness /
Apr 19th, 2023
In the midst of your busy life, do you find yourself just trying to keep your head above water? Maybe, you have to plan each day carefully so you can get everyone to school and work on time. Everyone may need something from you. But when did you last take...
Germanic Healing Knowledge: A New Paradigm for Health and Disease
Natural Health /
Jan 17th, 2023
This blog is intended for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnoses, guidance, and treatment while exploring supportive options. This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. For ease of...
Forest Bathing: Discover the Splendor and Health Benefits of Trees
Natural Health /
Apr 21st, 2021
This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH. “Profound” even “transformational”… these are powerful words that proponents of a mindful health endeavor called “forest bathing” often use to describe their experience. Originating in Japan in 1982, forest bathing or “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese is more than a simple...