Reducing Stress and Anxiety With Guided Imagery
Guided imagery therapy is a cognitive behavioral technique in which a client is guided through imagining a relaxing scene or series of experiences. Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses visualization to reduce stress and anxiety by focusing the mind on...
Martial Arts in the Treatment of Depression
Various martial arts styles have been practiced across cultures worldwide to prepare for battle, learn self-defense, and compete against one another. People have also trained in martial arts for ages for the mental and physical development they provide. Martial arts...
Carbohydrates and Nocturnal Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are low at night time, causing insomnia. Eating a whole grain snack or small piece of cheese 30 minutes before going to bed can help to reduce occurrences of this scenario. Nocturnal hypoglycemia can be influenced by...
How Horror Films Help Us Face Our Fears
Go ahead: Scream, process emotions, build resilience, and practice coping mechanisms without real-world consequences. Therapists often discuss cinema therapy in counseling sessions, and people often like to discuss horror movies and being scared by them. The fact that...
Neurodegeneration: Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Dementia is a loss of brain function. It’s not a single disease, but instead refers to a group of illnesses that involve memory, behavior, learning, and communication problems. The problems are progressive, which means they slowly get worse. Decline in memory and...
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