by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 11, 2020 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies
Just as suicide rates are spiking and a national conversation has begun on to how to fight depression, a disease that impacts 16 million adults in the U.S., more and more research shows that exercise may be a key weapon in the battle. In fact, exercise may be just as...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Apr 14, 2020 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies, Nutrition
You may think of caffeine as the jolt in your coffee or the much-needed accelerator included in a medication to help you feel relief quicker. This plant-based substance may also help some people deal with the effects of depression. The risk of depression appears to...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 24, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Stress Management, Therapy
Almost all therapists in California have shifted from in-person sessions to phone therapy or video conferencing in order to abide by the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order. The impact of the global pandemic and the associated restrictions have led to added...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 24, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Insomnia, PTSD
The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been stressful for everyone. Fear and anxiety about a viral disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. It’s important to be able to coped with the stress to avoid developing undue anxiety. Sharing the...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 22, 2020 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Natural Remedies, Nutrition, Stress Management
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss and much more. Looking to spice up...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 23, 2020 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies, Stress Management
Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is almost impossible to take away all the stress and anxiety we may feel on a day-to-day basis. Research suggests that more than 90 percent of illness results from stress alone. Decreasing physical and emotional stress is...
