by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 10, 2025 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Happiness
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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2025 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Happiness, Psychological Development
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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 15, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression |
Coffee has substantial health benefits which may help some people with anxiety. For one, studies show that people who drink coffee regularly may have an 11% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers, thanks to ingredients in coffee that can affect...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 12, 2023 | Addiction, Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Psychotherapy |
Mindfulness in different forms has been practiced since the beginning of time. It’s derived from sati, an important element of Buddhist traditions, and is based on Zen, Vipassana and Tibetan meditation techniques. It refers to the quality or state of being conscious...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 14, 2023 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Nutrition |
Not everyone who is treated for an anxiety disorder will take prescription medication. But those who do will often face an additional challenge when the drugs cause nutrient deficiencies. You may not have obvious symptoms that a medication is robbing you of certain...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 30, 2023 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression |
A number of studies have found that exercise can prevent anxiety disorders from beginning in the first place. In a study at the University of Illinois, researchers found that regular exercisers were at a 25% reduced risk of developing anxiety and depressive disorders...
