by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jun 3, 2022 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, Dementia, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Insomnia, Natural Remedies
Over the past few decades, there has been a growing number of herbal remedies, dietary supplements and other therapies promoted as treatments to delay or prevent various forms of dementia. As the claims about the safety and effectiveness of these products grow, so...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 11, 2021 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Insomnia, Nutrition
You may not realize it, but some seasonings and herbs you probably have on hand in your kitchen can aid in brain health, which is linked to mood and behavior. Others are a little less common but can be found at your local health food store. I am happy to share...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 24, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Insomnia, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, PTSD, Teleheath, Telemedicine
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 | Jun 18, 2019 | Insomnia, Medication, Sleep, Stress Management
There are five stages of sleep during the sleep cycle. Sleep stages occur in cycles lasting 90 to 120 minutes each. Four to five cycles occur during a typical night of sleep. Shifting of stages occurs over the course of the night, typically with an increased...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 7, 2018 | Insomnia, 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...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Oct 31, 2015 | Eating Disorders, Insomnia, Psychotherapy, PTSD
Behavioral and psychological counseling are recommended for people with poor sleep habits. Recognition that psychological and behavioral factors play an important role in insomnia has led to the increased use of psychotherapy in helping sleep disorders. A study at...
