PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can be a life-altering diagnosis. As the name implies, PTSD often occurs after a traumatic incident—a serious accident, natural disaster, loss of a loved one, being in war or combat, physical, mental, or emotional abuse, sexual violence, or a near-death experience. Occurring after an individual witnesses or experiences these events, roughly 8 million people a year suffer f
The phrase “holistic therapy” might conjure many images in your mind. Maybe you imagine a yoga retreat, a steaming cup of herbal tea, or an hour-long acupuncture session. The beautiful thing about holistic therapy is that it can look very different for everyone, depending on what your body and mind need. So what exactly does holistic therapy mean, and more specifically, how is it defined? What is holistic thera
The phrase “holistic therapy” might conjure many images in your mind. Maybe you imagine a yoga retreat, a steaming cup of herbal tea, or an hour-long acupuncture session. The beautiful thing about holistic therapy is that it can look very different for everyone, depending on what your body and mind need. So what exactly does holistic therapy mean, and more specifically, how is it defined? What is holistic thera
If you’ve ever watched Olympic athletes compete, you may be overwhelmed by their sheer athletic ability. While we can recognize that athletes are at the top of their field, have you ever thought about what it takes to compete at that level? It’s overwhelming to know the work they put in to become the best. Olympic athletes need to be in peak physical and mental shape, including pre-and post-workout treatment. T
If you’ve ever watched Olympic athletes compete, you may be overwhelmed by their sheer athletic ability. While we can recognize that athletes are at the top of their field, have you ever thought about what it takes to compete at that level? It’s overwhelming to know the work they put in to become the best. Olympic athletes need to be in peak physical and mental shape, including pre-and post-workout treatment. T
For many families, pregnancy is a beautiful experience. It’s a time where you’re beginning to imagine what life will be like with a new bundle of joy and taking on the greatest adventure of becoming a parent. And although it can be a life-changing experience, with it comes changes to the mind and body. That includes new hormones and growing pains from 9 months of pregnancy. Your back might start hurting; your f
For many families, pregnancy is a beautiful experience. It’s a time where you’re beginning to imagine what life will be like with a new bundle of joy and taking on the greatest adventure of becoming a parent. And although it can be a life-changing experience, with it comes changes to the mind and body. That includes new hormones and growing pains from 9 months of pregnancy. Your back might start hurting; your f
Unfortunately, mental health conditions affect a good portion of the population, and it manifests due to the consequences of life. Not everyone addresses these symptoms, however, which creates and prolongs mental health concerns. These can then have adverse effects in other aspects of our daily lives, be it physical health, personal and professional, or relationships we’ve built with others. Mental health i
Unfortunately, mental health conditions affect a good portion of the population, and it manifests due to the consequences of life. Not everyone addresses these symptoms, however, which creates and prolongs mental health concerns. These can then have adverse effects in other aspects of our daily lives, be it physical health, personal and professional, or relationships we’ve built with others. Mental health i
Have you ever taken a moment to close your eyes and tune out the world around you? Maybe you’ve breathed in deeply and tried to cut out the noises, intending to focus on your thoughts and the internal components of your body? While doing so doesn’t completely discharge our senses—after all, there are five in total, and even if you ignore one, most likely another is heightened—it’s a small experience of wh