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...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Oct 11, 2021 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Natural Remedies, Nutrition |
Spices are often used as medicinal herbs. Curry, for example, is in a variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that use a complex combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies....
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Sep 12, 2021 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, Natural Remedies, Nutrition |
Doctors have been researching eating foods with magnesium to combat anxiety since the 1920s. At that time, researchers noted that diets low in magnesium were found to increase anxiety-related behaviors while foods naturally rich in magnesium helped people to feel...
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...
