by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 19, 2023 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Nutrition, Psychotherapy
Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals; unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. Antioxidants neutralize excess free radicals to protect cells, prevent illness...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Oct 7, 2022 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, Natural Remedies, Nutrition, Psychotherapy, Stress Management
Over the past three decades, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become increasingly popular. For people with anxiety, complementary health approaches (CHAs) have become a viable option. In the treatment of anxiety disorders, the goal of CAM is to...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 18, 2022 | Alternative Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Natural Remedies, Nutrition, Sleep
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting around 40 million adults. The effects of anxiety spill over into every crevice of life, and perhaps one of the hardest...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 13, 2022 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Medication, Nutrition
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, present primarily in bones and teeth. It’s an essential dietary element required for good bone health, efficient nerve and muscle function and overall cardiovascular health. Our bones serve as a storage site for...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 15, 2021 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Nutrition, Stress Management
A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body to a certain food. It’s important to know that this is different than a food intolerance, which does not affect the immune system, although some of the same symptoms may be present. Research has found a strong...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Nov 13, 2021 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Nutrition, Psychotherapy
The excessive consumption of wheat is another problem with the Mediterranean diet. While traditional Mediterranean fare focuses on whole grains, including whole wheat bread and pasta, these can be problematic for some people with anxiety. Gluten sensitivity, also...
