You read the title correctly – oysters are medically proven to help with anxiety. Wow! You have an excuse to eat yummy oysters, guilt free. Dr. Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist and associate professor at Columbia University. He spends his time studying brain development and the effect of foods on one’s mental health. For...
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One of the best medicines for the human soul is being outside. Research shows that those who spend time outside are less likely to experience depression and anxiety. Being outside gets us out of our heads and aware of the world around us. We become mindful of our surroundings. Mindfulness brings peace into our...
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As a teenage girl, I found myself dreading the arrival of Valentine’s day. I knew I would watch all the pretty girls get candies and flowers from the boys. In fact, my crush sat behind me and always flirted with all the girls except me. I knew he would do the same on February...
Continue readingNew Year, New Self
As the New Year begins, many are thinking through their goals for 2019. I want to encourage you to think about ways to improve yourself, as this is the cornerstone of all other goals. One of the best ways to improve yourself is through self-care. Often people ask what exactly is self-care. Well, it...
Continue readingHow to Make the Holidays to Little Brighter
This time of year can bring out the best and the worst in us. With Thanksgiving this week, most of us will be traveling to visit family or hosting family in our homes. For those with healthy relationships, the holidays are one of the best times of the year. We enjoy the encouragement and...
Continue reading5 Warning Signs You are too Anxious and Need Help
The most common complaint I hear in my office is anxiety. Actually, this is also the most common complaint I hear around the community with family, friends, and coworkers. Our culture is full of anxious people and is in desperate need of change. College students more than ever feel overwhelmed by multiple concerns such...
Continue readingWhat is PTSD?
Unfortunately, a common abbreviation in our society is PTSD. Yet, most people are unsure how what it is. We are used to hearing these letters in the context of veterans returning from combat. PTSD includes these heroes, but also encompasses much more than those. PTSD, in its longer version, is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It...
Continue readingBeing at the Water’s Edge
I love the breeze and ocean smells as I jog along the coastline. Though the run can be more challenging with sand and wind, it is a joy to be in nature rather than running on the streets. At the beach I feel connected to something greater than myself. It is a time to...
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