by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 18, 2018 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy |
Chakras are the various focal points in the subtle body used in a variety of ancient meditation practices, collectively denominated as Tantra, or the esoteric or inner traditions of Indian religion, Chinese Taoism, Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Japanese Esoteric...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 27, 2018 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy |
Color psychology is the study of hues as a determinant of human behavior. Color influences perceptions that are not obvious, such as the taste of food. Colors can also enhance the effectiveness of placebos. For example, red or orange pills are generally used as...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 18, 2018 | Stress Management |
It wasn’t long ago that Americans took regular vacations and looked forward to them. Summer sojourns were very common — road trips, in particular. Swarms of families would take long driving excursions to the Grand Canyon, the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and Yosemite....
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 8, 2018 | Anxiety Treatment, Depression |
Mental health problems among college students have been climbing since the 1990s, according to the American Psychological Association. With services increasingly stretched at campus health centers, students have been taking action themselves through peer-run mental...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 7, 2018 | Sleep, Stress Management |
A recent study finds that even relatively minor sleep disturbances can increase the risk of high blood pressure in women. This increase was measured even in women who slept for the recommended duration. Even mild sleep disturbance may increase hypertension risk in...
